Director, Corporate Development

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Austin, TX, USA
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Hardware • Other • Appliances
The Role
Lead SpinCo's corporate development activities including sourcing, evaluating, and executing M&A, divestitures, investments, and partnerships. Manage end-to-end deal execution, financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, negotiation, and regulatory/closing processes. Present recommendations to executive leadership, develop governance and best practices, and build stakeholder relationships to drive inorganic growth and portfolio strategy.
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Job Posting Start Date 08-17-2026 Job Posting End Date 09-28-2026

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

Director, Corporate Development (M&A) - SpinCo

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, which we’re calling SpinCo, until the name is unveiled. The spin is planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support SpinCo, which will focus on critical digital infrastructure, delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

The Director, Corporate Development, supports the SVP, Corporate Development by leading strategic transactions and portfolio initiatives that enhance SpinCo's growth, capabilities, and long-term shareholder value.

The role partners with business and functional leaders to evaluate acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, partnerships, and joint ventures to support the company's inorganic growth strategy.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Partner with business leaders to identify, evaluate, and prioritize acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, joint ventures, and partnerships that support SpinCo's growth strategy and portfolio objectives through market analysis, competitive assessment, and strategic opportunity evaluation.
  • Lead the evaluation of potential transactions, including strategic fit, financial modeling, synergy identification, valuation, risk analysis, and expected financial returns.
  • Lead end-to-end M&A execution processes including leading cross-functional due diligence teams, negotiation, transaction structuring, definitive agreement support, regulatory approvals, and closing activities.
  • Develop and present investment recommendations, strategic analyses, and transaction updates to executive leadership.
  • Facilitate transaction approval processes and governance reviews.
  • Support development of corporate development processes, governance frameworks, and best practices to enable scalable execution.
  • Promote best practices, tools, and methodologies for deal evaluation and strategic financial analysis across the organization.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, advisors, and potential partners.

What we're looking to add to our team:

  • Advanced degree (MBA preferred) with a concentration in Finance or Accounting from a top-tier institution.
  • 10+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Transaction Advisory.
  • Experience leading a broad range of transactions through cross-functional due diligence, valuation, contract negotiation, and full-cycle M&A execution.
  • Demonstrated strong financial modeling, valuation, and strategic analysis capabilities.
  • Public company experience is preferred.
  • Experience developing compelling and succinct presentation materials and presenting effectively to senior management.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication (both verbal and written), and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to travel approximately 20% as required.
  • Must reside or be willing to relocate to Austin, TX.
     

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Extensive deal team leadership experience on complex acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships.
  • Deep expertise in valuation methodologies, financial modeling, and investment analysis.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to assess long-term market trends, portfolio opportunities, and growth strategies.
  • Strong commercial acumen and business judgment.
  • Demonstrated executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders across a global organization.
  • Outstanding analytical and synthesis skills, with the ability to distill complex information into actionable analysis and recommendations.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple high-priority initiatives, influence decision-making, and deliver results in fast-paced, complex, and evolving environments.
  • Collaborative leader with the ability to influence without direct authority, build strong cross-functional partnerships, and develop high-performing teams.

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Job CategoryFinance

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Skills Required

  • Advanced degree with concentration in Finance or Accounting (MBA preferred)
  • 10+ years experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Transaction Advisory
  • Experience leading cross-functional due diligence, valuation, contract negotiation, and full-cycle M&A execution
  • Strong financial modeling, valuation, and strategic analysis capabilities
  • Public company experience
  • Experience creating presentation materials and presenting to senior management
  • Excellent negotiation, verbal and written communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to travel approximately 20%
  • Must reside or be willing to relocate to Austin, TX
  • Extensive deal team leadership on complex acquisitions, divestitures, and partnerships
  • Deep expertise in valuation methodologies and investment analysis
  • Strategic mindset to assess market trends and portfolio opportunities
  • Strong project management skills to lead multiple high-priority initiatives
  • Collaborative leadership with ability to influence without direct authority

Flex Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Flex and has not been reviewed or approved by Flex.

  • Healthcare Strength Health, dental, and vision coverage begin on day one with options for dependents, alongside disability, life, mental‑health resources, and fertility/adoption and gender transition support. Plan choice and wellness programs indicate a robust healthcare offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid holidays, paid sick time, company‑wide shutdown days, and in some cases unlimited PTO point to extensive time‑off provisions. Flexible and hybrid work arrangements in certain teams further support work‑life balance.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Quarterly bonus checks and performance bonuses supplement base pay, and some roles can earn overtime at 1.5x. These elements strengthen the reliability of cash incentives.

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