Job Description:

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Serve as a resource to corporate and the business units regarding acquisition candidates and other strategic investment pursuits.


2. Work with the business units and corporate team to a) help identify and develop appropriate acquisition and divestiture opportunities, b) support the due diligence process and evaluation of target business plans and c) prepare acquisition proposals including the analysis underpinning the financial plan and the pricing of the potential acquisitions.


3. Provide support for analysis of potential new verticals / end-markets including company profiling and industry trends identification.


4. Provide support for diligence tracking and integration efforts on all Corporate Development transactions.


5. Maintain Corporate Development due diligence and integration templates and materials.


6. Support strategic initiatives and key decisions, and build scenario and ad-hoc financial models for in-depth analyses.


7. Assist in developing financial models, tools and reports and ensure that financial reports / analyses are relevant and convey actionable information.


8. Provide support in the preparation of financial analyses and presentations for the Board of Directors and Executive Team and other high priority work.


9. Provide ad hoc analysis and support special projects as requests are made and assigned.


10. Perform other duties, assignments and special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Critical thinking and drive to understand the unique set of issues, dynamics each project involves


• Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn in a fast-paced environment


• Foundational level skills in finance, forecasting and related analysis including modeling and problem-solving skills


• Outstanding interpersonal skills that emphasize teamwork and collaboration


• Ability to interpret data and make thoughtful business recommendations


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)


• Be self-motivated and results driven, with excellent attention to detail


• This is an on-site position located in our Oak Brook, IL Corporate Headquarters

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our planet. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.

Experience

Required

• 1 - 2 years: investment banking or private equity experience preferred; alternatively, candidate must show strong track record in previous analytical / business roles (marketing, sales, accounting, finance)

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field

Behaviors

Preferred

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking


• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity


• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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