Job description

M&A Financial Analyst

• 511 W Freshwater Way, Milwaukee, WI 53204, USA
• Full-time
• FLSA: Exempt
• JobFunction: Finance & Accounting
• Business Platform: Zurn
• Work Location: Zurn - USA WI Milwaukee HQ: 624
• Reg/Temp: Regular
• Shift: 1
• Travel Required: Yes - 25%

Company Description

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at www.zurn-elkay.com.If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

Job Description

The M&A Financial Analyst will actively participate in the entire M&A process and have day-to-day responsibility for driving acquisitions and divestitures forward. This role will report to the Director of Business Development and will work closely with business units and corporate leadership. The M&A Financial Analyst will participate in identifying & targeting new M&A targets, evaluating and analyzing those targets and driving both internal and external processes in executing acquisitions. We are looking for a seasoned professional preferably with 1-3+ years of experience in corporate M&A or finance environment, investment banking, commercial lending, strategy consulting, public accounting or another financial/investment institution.This position will be located in Milwaukee, WI.

Key Accountabilities

Evaluate mergers, acquisitions and divestitures for Zurn Elkay
Create Zurn Elkay’s M&A strategy, research and build the acquisition funnel, cultivate and maintain relationships with M&A target companies, convert targets to actionable opportunities
Manage due diligence process as necessary internally and with external third parties (lawyers, accountants)
Work with internal and external customers during merger and acquisition process from strategic rationale, due diligence, approvals and negotiations through full integration. This includes participating in acquisition integration with corporate and business unit personnel
Presentation materials summarizing investment opportunities and recommendations for senior management
Identify key integration value drivers, risks, and mitigation actions to build transition strategies and integration plans for all functional aspects
Develop and maintain some/all of the key master files for use with all acquisitions: master valuation model, due diligence request list, integration task list, purchase accounting questionnaire and other acquisition related materials
Complete financing analysis and asset valuation studies
Prepare and/or analyze post-acquisition financial statements and key financial/non-financial metrics
Maintain relationships with investment bankers and other intermediaries in the M&A space
Maintain and track a comprehensive database of all M&A opportunities evaluated
Manage and negotiate non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality agreements with target companies
Evaluate and monitor competitive positioning and financial performance of Zurn Elkay competitors
Research new & existing markets and determine profile and level of attractiveness
Assist with preparation of quarterly board meetings and analyst calls
Participate in Zurn Elkay’s strategic annual planning process
Utilize industry data to maintain a proprietary market growth forecasting model for various Zurn Elkay businesses & products lines
Special projects as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics or relevant finance experience
1-3+ years of experience in a corporate M&A or finance environment, investment banking, commercial lending, strategy consulting, public accounting or another financial/investment institution
Exposure to integrated financial modeling and valuation (Comparable company trading and transaction valuation, DCF, LBO)
Proficient use of Excel and entire Microsoft Office Suite
Must be able to travel up to 25%; travel may include international assignments
Acute attention to detail
Strong financial accounting skills
Exhibit confidence in presenting to senior management
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Market analysis & external research
Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently
High level of professionalism and confidentiality
Desire to work on mergers and acquisitions.

Capabilities and Success Factors

Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Persuades – Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.
Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Plans & Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals

Additional Information
Total Rewards and Benefits

Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Benefit Package
Retirement Savings Plan
Educational Reimbursement
Time-Off for Volunteering
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions, including it’s subsidiaries, is an accessible employer. Upon request, Zurn Elkay accommodates candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity EmployerWhat happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one?
A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time.In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse.Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself.

What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture.

While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most.Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values.We’re looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you’ll join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,018.81 - $107,791.73 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Milwaukee, WI 53204: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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