Cabot Corporation · 3 hours ago
Associate Director, Corporate Strategy & Development – Boston, MA Hybrid
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$162K/yr - $234K/yr
8+ years expCabot Corporation is seeking an Associate Director to join the Corporate Strategy & Development team at the Boston, MA location. The Associate Director will support the execution of Cabot’s corporate strategy goals and global M&A agenda, leading financial analyses and managing projects in support of global business objectives.
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Responsibilities
Support the Vice President of Corporate Strategy, and the Head of Strategy to execute Cabot’s M&A agenda
Work in close collaboration with global business teams and functional leaders to lead M&A project management; conducting due diligence, valuation and financial analysis, participating in negotiations, integration planning and execution, and presenting recommendations to Executive Committee and business leadership for approval
Lead cross-business efforts to build and maintain a robust M&A pipeline that supports Cabot’s long-term strategic imperatives and business priorities
Build internal relationships to drive alignment on M&A processes, priorities and other critical execution-related topics with stakeholders across corporate and regional functions
Perform comprehensive financial modeling and analysis to evaluate investment opportunities, delivering strategic and highly impactful recommendations on valuation, integration potential, and overall financial attractiveness of identified investments
Provide and regularly maintain comparable peer group analysis to support corporate strategy and investor relations
Interface with and develop & maintain relationship with bankers and financial advisors
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Sciences or Economics/ Finance/ Business; MBA or CFA charter holder or CPA preferred
8+ years of experience in investment banking or consulting/ corporate strategy / corporate development roles with deal experience
Strong understanding of/experience with end-to-end M&A process is a must
Expert knowledge of financial principles and their applications in a business setting (including understanding of accounting principles, forecasting, and valuation)
Ability to build and interpret financial models, develop business case scenarios, and analyze large, complex data sets to identify trends and deliver actionable insights
Ability to build trust, gain alignment, collaborate, and guide diverse teams within a global matrix organization
Ability to lead cross-functional projects; Serve as a key resource and thought leader to the company to solve or assist with critical business analysis of exceeding difficulty or complexity
Demonstrates a strong command of verbal, written and presentation skills that ensure effective information delivery to all stakeholders
Must be comfortable presenting information to senior leadership and Executive Committee, networking for deal origination and leading cross functional teams
Strong understanding of market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and M&A implications to inform corporate growth strategies
Preferred
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial / chemicals industry organization preferred
Benefits
Health benefits on the first day of employment
401K savings plans
Vision
Dental
Annual bonus based on company performance
Company
Cabot Corporation
Cabot is a global performance materials company that delivers a broad range of products and solutions to customers.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-04-18Grant· $5M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Erica McLaughlin
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Strategy
Matthew Wood
Senior Vice President & President, Reinforcement Materials
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