Tesco
Head of Corporate Development
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About the role
We have an exceptional opportunity for a Head of Corporate Development to join our team. Reporting into senior leadership, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the Group's long-term growth and value creation agenda. Working closely with Executive and Board-level stakeholders, you will lead the evaluation, structuring and execution of strategic corporate development initiatives, including acquisitions, equity investments, joint ventures, partnerships and divestments. This is a highly visible role with significant influence across the Group, supporting critical decisions that drive sustainable growth, portfolio optimisation and shareholder value.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading and running the day to day execution of corporate development projects and M&A transactions
- Coordination and management of relationships with external advisors and internal teams
- Leading project due diligence and preparing/reviewing transaction materials
- Identifying and assessing key transactional considerations and developing workable and pragmatic solutions
- Leading assessment of financial projections and financial impact of pursuing the transaction / opportunities
- Preparation of internal transaction materials for senior colleagues, the Executive committee and the Board
- Running the evaluation of inorganic opportunities whether originated internally or in response to inbounds
- Developing and leading a successful team, giving them the opportunities to be their best
- Forecasting and handling my budgets effectively, always being cost conscious
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You will need:
- Experience within lead advisory roles (e.g. Big 4 or Investment Bank) or In-house Corporate Development roles
- Significant years experience in a transaction environment
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior colleagues
- Great teamwork and collaboration
- Strong ability in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Detailed understanding of valuation methodologies
- Ability to build & review financial models (e.g. DCFs)
What’s in it for you?
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- Annual bonus scheme of up to 45% of base salary.
- Car Cash Allowance.
- Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays).
- Private medical insurance.
- Retirement savings plan - save between 6% - 10% and Tesco will contribute 1.5 times this amount.
- 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
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You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.
At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.
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