Acquisition Process Analyst

About the role

The Acquisition Process Analyst (“APA”) provides critical administrative and analytical support to the Corporate Development team in evaluating and executing potential acquisition, divestiture, and other business investment opportunities ("Potential Transactions"). The APA ensures the efficient progression of Potential Transactions by coordinating data collection, preparing supporting documentation, and facilitating process flow.

Responsibilities

• Assist Corporate Development Managers in the initial research and preparation phases for Potential Transactions.
• Conduct gap analysis to assess the compatibility of target operations with parent organization standards.
• Quantify and track operational synergies and key performance indicators to ensure integration goals are met.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on unified workflows and integration strategies.
• Coverage of data collection and preparation for the evaluation of Potential Transactions.
• Coordinate the gathering of necessary data for the evaluation of Potential Transactions and organize initial financial scenarios and projections.
• Provide logistical and administrative support throughout the due diligence process.
• Support the maintenance of internal and external stakeholder relationships, including managing scheduling and organizing meeting materials.
• Accurately record and update all activities and results pertaining to Potential Transactions in the team’s CRM application as applicable.
• Prepare supporting documentation and supporting materials for the negotiation of Potential Transactions.
• Format and synthesize multiple elements into professional business case summaries and recommendations for Executive Management and Board of Directors approval, ensuring strict adherence to prescribed formats.
• Carefully coordinate and maintain transaction files, ensuring all legal documentation and closing materials are organized and complete to support the transaction closing process.
• Provide administrative support for the coordination of integration and/or divestiture activities.
• Aid in compiling and providing data input for monthly reports to Corporate and Group, quarterly reports to the Board of Directors, and other required reporting functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 5-7 years of accounting or finance experience with at least 3 years of professional experience in a corporate environment, interacting with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Foundational working knowledge of the Company’s strategic plans and business model to facilitate effective support of Potential Transaction analysis.
• Strong professional presence and the ability to work effectively with senior executives.
• Demonstrated proficiency in presentation and report formatting.
• High level of proficiency in Google Suite applications, with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 5-7 years of accounting or finance experience with at least 3 years of professional experience in a corporate environment, interacting with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Foundational working knowledge of the Company’s strategic plans and business model to facilitate effective support of Potential Transaction analysis.
• Strong professional presence and the ability to work effectively with senior executives.
• Demonstrated proficiency in presentation and report formatting.
• High level of proficiency in Google Suite applications, with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%.

Skills

• SAP experience is preferred.

Benefits

Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families. Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

Pay

Up to $X per hour or $Y per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hybrid, 3 days from Radnor, PA.