What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Director, Corporate Development position at Infor?
Infor is looking to hire a Sr. Director of Corporate Development to continue in shaping Infor’s future by identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic mergers, acquisitions, investments, and divestitures. You will be responsible for directly supporting Infor's executive leadership in driving inorganic growth and strategic portfolio optimization. As the Sr. Director of Corporate Development, you will be a key driver of Infor's growth strategy, owning the end-to-end M&A process from pipeline development to deal completion and initial integration support. You will serve as a critical thought partner to Infor leadership, evaluating opportunities that align with our focus on cloud-based, industry-specific solutions and platform expansion. This is a hands-on role where you will navigate complex situations, influence outcomes, and gain broad exposure across the business.
A Day In the Life Typically Looks Like:
* Collaborate closely with Infor's executive leadership and strategy teams to define, refine, and prioritize M&A focus areas aligned with strategic objectives.
* Proactively identify and research potential targets, developing compelling investment theses
* Establish and manage a systematic pipeline review process to ensure a consistent flow of potential opportunities
* Cultivate and maintain relationships with potential target companies, investment banks, and private equity firms to facilitate deal flow.
* Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and value chain dynamics to translate insights into actionable strategic recommendations for leadership.
* Lead and navigate cross-functional teams through all phases of the M&A process.
* Conduct rigorous analysis of acquisition opportunities, developing clear, concise, and insightful investment evaluations.
* Lead the development of robust financial models and business cases to assess economic returns and valuation
* Coordinate and lead comprehensive due diligence efforts with internal subject matter experts.
* Facilitate deal review discussions and secure approvals from Infor and Koch senior management.
* Serve as the primary point of contact and lead negotiator with sellers and target companies throughout the transaction process.
Required Qualifications:
* Prior experience leading M&A transactions from conception to completion.
* Prior experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate M&A
* Prior experience managing M&A pipelines.
* Financial analysis skills, including valuation methodologies, economic thinking, and investment decision-making frameworks.
* Ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams effectively to achieve deal objectives in a matrixed environment
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience working within or closely with software companies, particularly those focused on cloud solutions.
About Infor
Infor is where ambition meets impact. Join a global community of bold thinkers and innovators, where your expertise doesn’t just solve problems. it shapes industries, unlocks opportunities, and creates real-world impact for billions of people. At Infor, you’re not just building a career. you’re helping to build what’s next.
Infor is a global leader in business cloud software products for companies in industry specific markets. Infor builds complete industry suites in the cloud and efficiently deploys technology that puts the user experience first, leverages data science, and integrates easily into existing systems. Over 60,000 organizations worldwide rely on Infor to help overcome market disruptions and achieve business-wide digital transformation.
For more information visit [1] www.infor.com
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1. https://www.infor.com/
Our Values
At Infor, we strive for an environment that is founded on a business philosophy called [1] Principle Based Management™ (PBM™) and eight Guiding Principles: integrity, stewardship & compliance, transformation, principled entrepreneurship, knowledge, humility, respect, self-actualization.
We have a relentless commitment to a culture based on PBM™. Informed by the principles that allow a free and open society to flourish, PBM™ prepares individuals to innovate, improve, and transform while fostering a healthy, growing organization that creates long-term value for its clients and supporters and fulfillment for its employees.
Infor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Infor does not discriminate against candidates or employees because of their sex, race, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law. If you require accommodation or assistance at any time during the application or selection processes, please submit a request by following the directions located in the [2] FAQ section.
Fraud Awareness
We have been made aware of unauthorized individuals posing as Infor recruiters, including some who have made fraudulent offers of employment. Please read our [3] guidelines and protect yourself from recruitment scams.
Fraud Privacy Policy
We value your privacy at Infor. You may access our privacy policy [4] here.
References
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1. http://https//www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy
2. https://www.infor.com/about/careers/faq
3. https://dam.infor.com/api/public/content/b45f298e1ab44b84ac898d759b2c21f7?v=3994f5e9
4. https://www.infor.com/about/privacy
A Day In the Life Typically Looks Like:
* Collaborate closely with Infor's executive leadership and strategy teams to define, refine, and prioritize M&A focus areas aligned with strategic objectives.
* Proactively identify and research potential targets, developing compelling investment theses
* Establish and manage a systematic pipeline review process to ensure a consistent flow of potential opportunities
* Cultivate and maintain relationships with potential target companies, investment banks, and private equity firms to facilitate deal flow.
* Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and value chain dynamics to translate insights into actionable strategic recommendations for leadership.
* Lead and navigate cross-functional teams through all phases of the M&A process.
* Conduct rigorous analysis of acquisition opportunities, developing clear, concise, and insightful investment evaluations.
* Lead the development of robust financial models and business cases to assess economic returns and valuation
* Coordinate and lead comprehensive due diligence efforts with internal subject matter experts.
* Facilitate deal review discussions and secure approvals from Infor and Koch senior management.
* Serve as the primary point of contact and lead negotiator with sellers and target companies throughout the transaction process.
Required Qualifications:
* Prior experience leading M&A transactions from conception to completion.
* Prior experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate M&A
* Prior experience managing M&A pipelines.
* Financial analysis skills, including valuation methodologies, economic thinking, and investment decision-making frameworks.
* Ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams effectively to achieve deal objectives in a matrixed environment
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience working within or closely with software companies, particularly those focused on cloud solutions.
About Infor
Infor is where ambition meets impact. Join a global community of bold thinkers and innovators, where your expertise doesn’t just solve problems. it shapes industries, unlocks opportunities, and creates real-world impact for billions of people. At Infor, you’re not just building a career. you’re helping to build what’s next.
Infor is a global leader in business cloud software products for companies in industry specific markets. Infor builds complete industry suites in the cloud and efficiently deploys technology that puts the user experience first, leverages data science, and integrates easily into existing systems. Over 60,000 organizations worldwide rely on Infor to help overcome market disruptions and achieve business-wide digital transformation.
For more information visit [1] www.infor.com
References
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1. https://www.infor.com/
Our Values
At Infor, we strive for an environment that is founded on a business philosophy called [1] Principle Based Management™ (PBM™) and eight Guiding Principles: integrity, stewardship & compliance, transformation, principled entrepreneurship, knowledge, humility, respect, self-actualization.
We have a relentless commitment to a culture based on PBM™. Informed by the principles that allow a free and open society to flourish, PBM™ prepares individuals to innovate, improve, and transform while fostering a healthy, growing organization that creates long-term value for its clients and supporters and fulfillment for its employees.
Infor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Infor does not discriminate against candidates or employees because of their sex, race, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law. If you require accommodation or assistance at any time during the application or selection processes, please submit a request by following the directions located in the [2] FAQ section.
Fraud Awareness
We have been made aware of unauthorized individuals posing as Infor recruiters, including some who have made fraudulent offers of employment. Please read our [3] guidelines and protect yourself from recruitment scams.
Fraud Privacy Policy
We value your privacy at Infor. You may access our privacy policy [4] here.
References
Visible links
1. http://https//www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy
2. https://www.infor.com/about/careers/faq
3. https://dam.infor.com/api/public/content/b45f298e1ab44b84ac898d759b2c21f7?v=3994f5e9
4. https://www.infor.com/about/privacy