(Senior) Group Strategy & M&A Manager - German required (m/w/d)
The (Senior) Group Strategy & M&A Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting Scout24's senior leadership with high-impact mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions and strategic initiatives. This position is integral to strengthening Scout24's position as a leading European digital platform company. The role is based in Berlin and offers the flexibility of full-time or part-time engagement.
Key responsibilities include managing the end-to-end execution of M&A transactions, from initial screening and target outreach through to signing and closing. The manager will analyze business cases, financial statements, and key performance indicators to assess target attractiveness and identify value drivers and risks. Additionally, the role involves driving due diligence processes, evaluating business plans, developing financial models, and creating decision documents for the Executive Board. The manager will also support processes and frameworks for minority investments and collaborations, conduct market and competitive intelligence research, and collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as Finance, Legal, Product, Tech, and business units throughout deal processes.
Candidates should possess a completed university degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field, along with 3-4+ years of relevant work experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Transaction Advisory, or Management Consulting with exposure to M&A and strategic projects. Proven experience in managing corporate development or strategic projects is essential. Strong financial modeling skills, a solid command of financial statement analysis, and excellent PowerPoint skills are required. Structured problem-solving abilities, high attention to detail, and a genuine interest in digital business models and the real estate/PropTech sector are also important. Fluency in English and German is mandatory; proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
Scout24 offers a competitive salary package with an additional bonus. The company provides a hybrid working model with three days of in-office work per week and flexible organization of the remaining days. Employees are entitled to 30 days of annual leave. Additional benefits include support for working abroad up to 10 days per year, relocation assistance, access to ImmoScout24's Plus membership for tenants, and various learning and development opportunities through the ScoutAcademy. Family support services, pet-friendly policies, mobility subsidies, and a commitment to sustainability and diversity, equity, and inclusion are also part of the comprehensive benefits package.
Scout24 fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment, valuing the unique characteristics, talents, and perspectives that employees bring to the company. With a team comprising approximately 1,100 colleagues from 58 nationalities, the company promotes openness, authenticity, and a culture of continuous learning and personal development. Employees are encouraged to take initiative, embrace challenges as opportunities for growth, and collaborate respectfully as part of the #OneTeam ethos.