From wood to pulp to fiber – this is Lenzing.
We weave innovation and respect into sustainability. Our technology inspires the fashion and hygiene industries to make better decisions. We work towards a circular economy and a carbon neutral future, for you and for generations to come.
Lenzing AG is a Vienna Stock Exchange-listed industrial leader with EUR 2.6 billion in revenue. We are executing a group-wide transformation focused on fiber portfolio premiumization, operational restructuring, and active portfolio management. Within this process, Corporate Development serves as a central strategic lever. Positioned at the intersection of strategy, M&A, and value-creation initiatives, this role reports to the VP Strategy, M&A and Value Creation. You will maintain direct working-level access to the Managing Board to support high-priority decision‑making.
Purpose & Key Responsibilities
* Strategy Development: Co‑lead the end‑to‑end strategy process for the Group and its Business Units, from initial problem framing to delivering board‑ready recommendations and steering external advisors.
* Transformation & EBITDA Impact: Drive large‑scale programs, including operating model redesigns and SG&A optimisation, with a clear focus on delivering measurable P&L and EBITDA improvements.
* M&A and Market Intelligence: Lead workstreams across the full M&A deal cycle and utilise strategic market intelligence to guide capital allocation and portfolio decisions.
* Capability Building: Strengthen strategic planning across the Business Units through targeted coaching and the development of internal capabilities.
* Strategic Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Board and a strategic partner to divisional leadership on high‑priority topics.
* Stakeholder Management: Align diverse stakeholders at Board and senior management levels within a complex, multinational matrix environment, particularly during sensitive transformation phases.
Your Profile
* Education: Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
* Professional Experience: 5–7 years of experience within a leading strategy consultancy or a corporate strategy function of a comparable industrial group.
* Functional Expertise: Proven track record in managing transformation, restructuring, or operating model programmes with tangible financial impact.
* Technical Skills: Exposure to M&A processes and advanced financial modelling capabilities.
* Executive Presence: Ability to structure highly ambiguous problems into clear recommendations and serve as a credible counterpart to senior leadership.
* Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive results without direct line authority in high‑pressure environments.
* Communication: Proficiency in both German and English at an executive level (C1/C2).
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