Merges & Acquisitions (M&A) and Strategy Manager, Eastern Europe and Mediterranean

3 days ago

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary KONE Full time

We are seeking an experienced
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Strategy Manager
to join our Strategy & Transformation team, supporting business growth across 16 countries in
Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean.
In this strategically significant role, you will be responsible for defining and executing the regional M&A strategy in alignment with overall business objectives. Your responsibilities will include managing the M&A portfolio, overseeing acquisition and integration processes, and ensuring adherence to best practices and governance standards. You will collaborate closely with regional leadership and key business lines to identify opportunities, assess organizational performance, and drive initiatives that enable sustainable growth and transformation.

In more detail, the main responsibilities in the role will include:

  • Define and drive the M&A strategy for KONE Eastern Europe and Mediterranean in collaboration with regional and Europe Area Strategy & Transformation teams.
  • Research markets, identify acquisition opportunities, and build a strong pipeline.
  • Lead M&A projects, support negotiations, and provide consultancy to local teams.
  • Develop business cases, assess risks, and ensure benefit realization post-integration.
  • Manage M&A and integration processes, including change management for high engagement.
  • Oversee the portfolio of ongoing projects and collaborate with legal, regional, and country teams.
  • Build and maintain strong internal and external networks.

What we would expect from you:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in M&A (industry, investment banking, private equity, Big 4 consulting, or similar).
  • Experience in strategic advisory or related roles is a plus.
  • Strong financial and analytical skills, including cash flow modeling and valuation.
  • Project management expertise and ability to handle multiple priorities.
  • Fluent English; additional languages are an asset.
  • Relevant academic degree.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills.
  • International experience and willingness to travel.
  • High ethical standards and sound judgment.

Why Join Us?
You'll play a key role in shaping our growth strategy and driving impactful projects across diverse markets. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment with strong collaboration and career development prospects.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
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