Holders of the Guinness World Record for the "Largest Fireworks Display" ever recorded and "Largest Pyrotechnic Image", Fireworks by Grucci is a sixth-generation, family-owned and operated company. Known as "America's First Family of Fireworks," the Gruccis have transformed the night skies to the delight of millions across the globe since 1850. They are world-renowned for pyrotechnic artistry, scientific innovation and old-fashioned values. Their signature performances include the official celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the National Anthem “Star Spangled Spectacular,†in Baltimore, countless performances in and around Las Vegas, NV., seven consecutive U.S. Presidential Inaugurations; the Olympic Games in Beijing, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles and Lake Placid; commemorations such as the Centennial of the Statue of Liberty and star-studded extravaganzas including the grand opening of the Atlantis Dubai and the Palm Jumeirah Island in the United Arab Emirates. On New Year’s Eve 2013, a stunning performance displaying 479,651 fireworks made its debut above Dubai’s iconic skyline. The Gruccis achieved their “Largest Fireworks Display†title with this performance and smashed the Guinness Book of World Record’s preceding mark. Phil Grucci currently serves as President/CEO of Fireworks by Grucci, Inc. and Pyrotechnique by Grucci, Inc., the manufacturing entity of the Grucci group of companies.... |
Our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Team is on a journey to build capabilities and bring in talent to reshape our portfolio for growth in service to enterprise strategic objectives. We will pursue all transaction types including acquisitions, divestitures, partnerships, joint ventures, and equity investments to accelerate our growth goals. Our work will facilitate capital deployment decisions and drive post-close value creation for shareholders.
Reporting to the Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions, this role will be a key part of the M&A team with a focus on transaction execution and business development. The role has high external orientation and offers the opportunity for enterprise-level impact and exposure to different parts of the business through a variety of M&A execution experiences. The Director will lead many facets of the M&A process and interact with senior-level executives and advisors to develop recommendations. The ideal candidate will have deep transaction execution experience and have demonstrated ability to influence at the most senior levels of an organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with Corporate Strategy and across business segments to help identify, engage assess and prioritize M&A transactions that best align with enterprise strategy and growth objectives
Develop a strong understanding of business segment needs to provide personalized assistance and exceptional service throughout the sale, acquisition and/or partnership process
Be accountable for the development of operating financial models used to evaluate a target’s financial projections and review comprehensive financial valuations involving discounted cash flow, internal rate of return, accretion/dilution, and comparable company/transaction analyses
Lead due diligence and partner with business segments and cross-functional leaders to identify and assess risks and opportunities of the proposed transactions including operational, financial, and integration synergies/issues
Develop the presentation materials supporting M&A and partnership strategy to the Board of Directors, senior leadership, and other internal stakeholders
Participate in legal negotiations and lead business point resolution regarding transaction-related contracts with in-house and external counsel
Participate in post-closing integration/dis-integration efforts between General Mills and the acquired or divested businesses
Direct ad hoc analysis to support non-execution initiatives and special projects for the senior management team and Board of Directors
Monitor M&A environment via relationships with investment banking and financial sponsor community and assess implications for General Mills
Perform comprehensive post-transaction multi-year look back reviews for performance tracking so that lessons learned are captured and appropriately shared across the organization
Develop talent within the team, including acquiring, engaging, and retaining talent to ensure a high-quality, effective team
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field
At least 10 years of relevant experience; ideally including employment in both a professional services firm, such as an investment bank or other transaction support firm, and a corporate environment
Experience working in a large, complex, global organization, where working across boundaries and leading through influence are keys to success
Experience managing teams and partnering with multiple business functions
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment and exercise strategic thinking aptitude
Excellent communicator, both oral and written
Highly analytical, logical, structured problem solver
Thrive in a collaborative, dynamic work environment
Reporting to the Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions, this role will be a key part of the M&A team with a focus on transaction execution and business development. The role has high external orientation and offers the opportunity for enterprise-level impact and exposure to different parts of the business through a variety of M&A execution experiences. The Director will lead many facets of the M&A process and interact with senior-level executives and advisors to develop recommendations. The ideal candidate will have deep transaction execution experience and have demonstrated ability to influence at the most senior levels of an organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with Corporate Strategy and across business segments to help identify, engage assess and prioritize M&A transactions that best align with enterprise strategy and growth objectives
Develop a strong understanding of business segment needs to provide personalized assistance and exceptional service throughout the sale, acquisition and/or partnership process
Be accountable for the development of operating financial models used to evaluate a target’s financial projections and review comprehensive financial valuations involving discounted cash flow, internal rate of return, accretion/dilution, and comparable company/transaction analyses
Lead due diligence and partner with business segments and cross-functional leaders to identify and assess risks and opportunities of the proposed transactions including operational, financial, and integration synergies/issues
Develop the presentation materials supporting M&A and partnership strategy to the Board of Directors, senior leadership, and other internal stakeholders
Participate in legal negotiations and lead business point resolution regarding transaction-related contracts with in-house and external counsel
Participate in post-closing integration/dis-integration efforts between General Mills and the acquired or divested businesses
Direct ad hoc analysis to support non-execution initiatives and special projects for the senior management team and Board of Directors
Monitor M&A environment via relationships with investment banking and financial sponsor community and assess implications for General Mills
Perform comprehensive post-transaction multi-year look back reviews for performance tracking so that lessons learned are captured and appropriately shared across the organization
Develop talent within the team, including acquiring, engaging, and retaining talent to ensure a high-quality, effective team
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field
At least 10 years of relevant experience; ideally including employment in both a professional services firm, such as an investment bank or other transaction support firm, and a corporate environment
Experience working in a large, complex, global organization, where working across boundaries and leading through influence are keys to success
Experience managing teams and partnering with multiple business functions
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment and exercise strategic thinking aptitude
Excellent communicator, both oral and written
Highly analytical, logical, structured problem solver
Thrive in a collaborative, dynamic work environment
