Strategy and M&A Manager (d/f/m)

mobile.de is Germany’s largest vehicle marketplace, with more than 1.6 million listed cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and e-bikes (annual average 2025). Both private customers and registered vehicle dealers use the platform and benefit from more than 140 million visits per month*. As a “one-stop shop,” mobile.de’s offering includes not only buying and selling, but also financing and leasing solutions. Founded in 1996, the company is a subsidiary of Adevinta, a global leader in online classified portals. Based in Berlin-Charlottenburg, we offer a dynamic environment where growth, learning, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.If you are driven by an eagerness to disrupt, have a passion for collaboration, and are excited about shaping the future of mobility, we would love to hear from you. What you’ll do & Who you are You'll join our Strategy & Business Growth team at a pivotal moment as mobile.de actively pursues inorganic growth to shape the future of mobility. In this role, you will drive end-to-end M&A execution - from screening and valuation to due diligence and signing - while contributing to the broader growth strategy that determines where and how we expand. You'll work closely with senior leadership, legal, finance, and external advisors, building the business cases and deal narratives that inform our most critical investment decisions. If you thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution and are energised by high-impact, fast-paced deal environments, this is your opportunity to leave a lasting mark on mobile.de's trajectory. Your Profile 3–5+ years in Investment Banking, Transaction Services, Strategy Consulting with M&A focus, Corporate Development, or Strategy & M&A Excellent drive for execution: rigorous project management, prioritization, pace, and attention to detail under pressure Comfort coordinating multiple parties (business owners, functional owners, advisors) and pushing to decisions under ambiguity Superior senior stakeholder management with clear and concise communication and powerful decks / memos Working knowledge of deal process and documentation (e.g., LOI, SPA concepts, closing mechanics) Strong corporate finance fundamentals and hands-on modeling/valuation capability (Excel/Sheets mastery) Proven ability to discuss various cross-functional requirements (e.g., legal, finance, tax, technology in diligence) with the respective experts Sound judgment on risk: ability to separate “nice-to-know” from “need-to-know” in diligence ● High integrity and discretion with confidential information Your Impact Contribute to growth strategy development by assessing priority themes, adjacency bets, and build/partner/buy options; translate strategy into an actionable opportunity roadmap Run market monitoring for targets, competitors, and ecosystem moves Build and own business plans (e.g., standalone, synergies, one-time costs, sensitivities) and valuation models (e.g., DCF, comps, precedent transactions) Coordinate end-to-end M&A execution from screening to signing and closing: NDA, CIM, data room, diligence trackers, Q&A flow, management meetings, advisor workstreams, and more Drive commercial, financial, operational, legal, and other due diligence workstreams with internal SMEs and external advisors Support negotiation and documentation work by translating business requirements into deal terms (LOI/term sheet inputs; key SPA items) in close partnership with Legal and external counsel Prepare investment committee and senior management materials with crisp narratives: deal thesis, value creation plan, risks/mitigations, returns, scenario analysis Support integration planning handoff Build and refine M&A playbooks (templates, checklists, diligence scopes, valuation standards, lessons learned) to improve repeatability, quality, and speed across transactions Working at mobile.de comes with its perks! Enjoy the following benefits (some of many): Rewards: competitive base salary and participation in the company’s incentive programs. Plan for the Future: On top of the statutory retirement insurance, we offer a competitive company pension scheme. Team-Building: Regular team and company events offer the opportunity to network and learn from each other. Learning & Development: Keep growing with access to coaching, learning platforms and resources. Mobility: Stay mobile with a monthly transportation allowance. Enjoy working: Our well‑equipped office supports focused work and teamwork - plus inviting social zones where colleagues can relax and connect Flexible working: a hybrid approach with the option to work abroad for a set number of days per year. Wellbeing: confidential employee assistance and support services available to employees and their immediate families. Family support: enhanced parental leave and family‑friendly policies to support all parents and careers. Meaningful Work: We are a diverse, international, highly skilled and passionate team committed to a world where people share more and waste less. Every day you will have the opportunity to make a huge difference for our users, customers as well as shape the future. Embracing AI: We're at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge AI technologies into our operations. Being part of mobile.de you will work with and learn about AI tools, contributing to projects that leverage AI to enhance efficiency, improve customer experiences, and drive our mission forward. With an AI-first mindset, we foster a culture of continuous learning and experimentation, empowering our team to explore and apply AI in meaningful ways for the company and themselves. Growth and Development: We are a global organisation who truly believes in growing our people. To support this we offer lots of development and training opportunities and provide a budget for our team members. Connection and Inclusion: Our culture is the glue that holds us together. We believe in making meaningful connections and creating an inclusive atmosphere with lots of opportunities to connect both in your day to day work and through social team activities (online and offline). mobile.de is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. (*Source: mobile.de Google Analytics Tracking, average per month January to December 2025)