ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers.  Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

 

The team you will be a part of

The Strategy and Business Development team is responsible for the overall development, implementation and progress of strategic business targets. Identifies, evaluates and negotiates acquisitions, partnerships, alliances and joint ventures. Directs the planning and preparation of business proposals and makes recommendations to senior management.

This role in summary

Currently, Whirlpool is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Senior Analyst, Strategy & Business Development (Mergers & Acquisitions) in Benton Harbor, MI. Employees in this role can work a hybrid schedule of four core days in office and one day remote. This enables employees to come together to collaborate in person and gives employees the added flexibility to work remotely. 

 

The candidate selected for this position will be an experienced M&A/Strategy/Finance professional who enjoys the challenge and intensity of those fields, yet stays calm, keeps oversight in the midst of the deal, and is resilient in challenging or ambiguous situations. This person will also need to be a self-motivated, high-energy individual who can easily function in a high-demand, performance-driven environment. He/she must be accustomed to working on multiple tasks in parallel. This professional must demonstrate strong project management and communication skills, best demonstrated by the individual ability to gain credibility with team members and senior management.

The Global Corporate Strategy team is aligned with the C-suite at Whirlpool, and drives initiatives in the following major areas: Mergers & Acquisitions, Global Portfolio Management, Strategic Planning, Competitive Intelligence, Strategic Imperatives, and In-house Consulting. This position will assist the assessment and execution of specific acquisition, joint venture, alliance, and divestiture opportunities on a global basis by (i) analyzing together with senior colleagues (Sr. Manager, Sr. Director, and EVP), the competitive landscape for potential deals and (ii) contributing to the entire M&A process from outreach to business case development, Board review, negotiation strategy and deal closing. The candidate must possess the ability to occasionally travel (domestic and international) as needed for active projects. 

 

*For Chicago-based candidates, this role offers a hybrid work arrangement. Candidates in Chicago are permitted to work approximately 50% of their in-office days from our World of Whirlpool building (located in downtown Chicago). The remaining 50% of their in-office days must be worked from our Global Headquarters in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Depending on workload and meeting requirements, some weeks could require more (or less) than 50% onsite attendance at our Global Headquarters in Benton Harbor, MI.
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Your responsibilities will include Analytical and Problem Solving: Use strong judgment, problem-solving, and analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative. Plan and perform any and all financial and quantitative analyses that will yield critical answers to M&A questions. Understand the required data sets to complete the analysis and procure them accordingly. Utilize critical thinking to evaluate ambiguous issues and manage the delivery of timely, well triangulated analyses, with actionable insights. 

 

Stakeholder Management and Leadership Communication: Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders across all functions within the organization. Communicate effectively, both verbally and on paper, with senior stakeholders (Director+) across all functions. Create and oversee the development of major M&A presentations for senior executives. Develop work plans independently to effectively manage the day-to-day activities of global cross-functional teams. In addition, manage relationships with 3rd party advisors, where appropriate. Demonstrate mastery in Google Slides/Docs/Sheets to create impactful, concise communication material for senior leadership.

 

Financial Modeling: Showcase an ability to independently build complex financial and valuation models, with informed assumptions, and communicate strategic implications to senior colleagues. Demonstrate mastery of (i) valuation techniques including, but not limited to, discounted cash flows, public comparables, precedent M&A, leveraged buyouts, analysis at various prices, and sum-of-the-parts, as well as (ii) transaction math concepts including, but not limited to synergy assessments, pro forma ROIC, and earnings accretion/dilution. Reliably troubleshoot and enhance others’ (i.e., advisors’, Analysts’) models under time pressure.Minimum requirements Bachelor’s Degree2+ years of experience in Corporate M&A, Investment Banking, Consulting. or Strategy and Business Development, focused on transaction analysis/supportPreferred skills and experiences Ability to work unpredictable hours, and deliver superior results under pressure and time constraintsComfortable on his/her feet building financial models and presenting with clarity to a variety of audiencesMotivated, self-starter, and possess a strategic mindset and enthusiasmStrong situational- and self-awareness combined with a learning mindsetCommunicate in an open and honest way that quickly builds trust and respectDrive to second and third-order insights and develop clear communication and presentation materials to a variety of audiencesPossess a combination of out-of-the-box thinking and the ability to question the status quo / generally accepted beliefs Comfortable with ambiguity and changeExperience of working in global, matrix organizationsPrevious experiences in Consumer/Industrial GoodsAdditional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working
Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We apply  ‘always on’ flexibility to all work days. You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. Employees in this role work in person Monday through Thursday with the option to work from anywhere on Friday.

We offer other flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

Flexible Friday - Option to work extra hours Monday through Thursday to finish up work early on Friday.Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

 

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