As part of Ecolab’s Corporate Development team, the Corporate Development Manager/Sr Manager is responsible for evaluating M&A opportunities and investments, preparing complex financial valuation models and analyzing strategic fit. The role also supports the preparation of materials for executive management review, coordination of the due diligence process and supporting negotiations.
This is a high-visibility position requiring analytical thinking, excellent project management skills, an understanding of M&A concepts, and strong attention to detail.
What You Will Do:
- Work with functional and business teams to develop financial forecasts and proper accounting treatment to incorporate into financial valuation models
- Conduct financial statement analysis to evaluate business performance
- Support and organize transaction due diligence process including request tracking, coordination of internal and external resources, and synthesis of due diligence findings
- Conduct research and in-depth analyses of companies, markets, and industries, and assess their attractiveness and strategic fit with Ecolab
- Coordinate Capital Authorization Requests and draft project presentations
- Manage ad-hoc strategic and financial analyses and projects as needed
Position Details:
- This position has onsite work expectations in St. Paul, MN
- Candidate must reside within commutable distance of St. Paul, MN
Minimum Qualifications:
- MBA with 4 years of experience or Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field with 7 years of experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office to create both complex financial models and executive-level presentations
- Business acumen and understanding of the linkage between business strategy and financial performance
- Immigration sponsorship not available for this role
Preferred Qualifications:
- CFA or CPA
- Corporate development, strategic planning, consulting, finance, private equity and/or investment banking
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and organization skills, high attention to detail, the ability to work independently
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
Benefits
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Skills Required
- MBA with 4 years of experience
- Bachelor's degree in business or a related field with 7 years of experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office for complex financial models and executive-level presentations
- Business acumen and understanding of the relationship between business strategy and financial performance
- CFA or CPA
- Experience in corporate development, strategic planning, consulting, finance, private equity, or investment banking
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently
Ecolab Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides strong retirement programs, including a 401(k) with employer matching and a pension, alongside options like an employee stock purchase plan. Offerings such as retiree healthcare benefits and diverse investment choices reinforce long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is broad, with HSA plan options and company contributions, prescription benefits, dental and vision, and virtual care and mental health support. Company-paid wellness programs and income protection (short- and long-term disability, life and accident) further strengthen core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility support, adoption assistance, and paid parental leave, complemented by counseling and resource services. These offerings are positioned as supportive of employee well-being across different life stages.
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What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com, or follow us on twitter.com/ecolab, facebook.com/ecolab or instagram.com/ecolab_inc.
