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The new E.ON is one of the strongest operators of European energy networks and energy-related infrastructure, as well as a provider of advanced customer solutions for more than 50 million customers. With a total of over 75,000 employees we are represented in 15 countries. This makes us ideally positioned to help drive Europe's energy transition.
By focusing on two sustainable growth areas and with the acquisition of innogy, E.ON fully commits itself to the fundamental transformation of the energy world. As one of Europe’s largest energy service providers we will actively drive the energy transition in Hungary and Europe.
Combining the expertise of both companies will also make E.ON a pioneer in developing new and innovative energy solutions and attract the brightest minds in the energy sector.

E.ON's business in the UK has been through a successful turnaround and navigated an energy crisis, and is now pivoting to growth. Having a clear, logical strategy against which we deliver is key. 

Here's what you will be doing 

You will lead on existing acquisition/investment projects, managing them through the strategy, target list, approach, Due Diligence and execute plans to operational hand-over. 

You will be expected to support the development of the overarching strategy for the pillar and understand how we use the Make, Partner or Buy model for growth. 

Other key responsibilities 

Develop the strategy roadmap for EIS pillar alongside the wider strategy team 
Act as a conduit to translate problem statements & capability gaps / opportunities from the pillar to feed back into the strategy development 
Lead the strategy associated with each investment project & gain support internally across a range of senior stakeholders Lead target selection work 
Maintain an accurate issues & risk log interface with key external stakeholders 
Own and deliver the project plans for M&A work 
Secure and manage budget for M&A projects 
Support the Head of M&A with the deal negotiations & deal structure decisions 
Lead the integration planning through a robust 100-day plan 
Responsible for the audit trails of all M&A activity 
Create sign off packs & papers for UK Board and Group 
Provide support and counsel, enabling decisions with multi £m resource implications (CAPEX / OPEX).   Profile:

What we are seeking from you 

Previous experience in project & budget management. 
Previous experience working within M&A. 
Commercial acumen– ability to understand and evaluate basic financial modelling e.g. NPV, (net present value) payback, IRR (internal rate of return) and financial business cases. 
Successful track record of leading cross functional teams. 
Ability and experience of working closely and collaboratively with senior stakeholders across the business and external partners. 
Strong presentation skills (written and verbal). 
Ability to think strategically, work on own initiative, under pressure and meet deadlines - effectively managing the demands of a highly pressurised environment.   
Strong level of understanding of the current Solutions markets, current competitor propositions and have a broad overview of new emerging technologies across the EIS Pillar.  It would be a bonus if you have 

Ability to think creatively and find solutions to problems. 
Ability to take on new challenges