Crane ChemPharma & Energy
Overview
Crane ChemPharma & Energy is a division within the Process Flow Technologies Business Segment of Crane Co, a US multinational company that specializes in highly engineered products in specialty markets. Crane ChemPharma & Energy designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes a range of fluid handling equipment under multiple brand names for a wide array of applications in diverse markets, including chemical, pharmaceutical, cryogenics, and energy.
Position Summary This position has great visibility to Senior Leadership at Crane CPE and is an excellent platform for a successful candidate to position themselves for growth to Senior leadership positions. Potential future career paths include business line management, M&A, or commercial leadership roles.
Responsibilities – Business Development (M&A)
Conduct space assessments to identify attractive and extendible spaces for M&A.
Identify and screen potential acquisition targets, support target identification activities, and help manage input to the corporate acquisition radar.
Develop detailed profiles for acquisition targets and make recommendations for targets to pursue.
Support valuation modelling, financial analysis, and business case development for acquisition targets to inform attractiveness and extendibility.
Lead due diligence and integration activities for acquisition targets.
Lead research, analysis, and business case development for divestitures.
Responsibilities – Strategic Planning
Conduct the research and analysis required to support the annual 3‑year strategic plan.
Partner with Business VPs/ GMs to define growth strategies for new markets/products using standard strategy frameworks.
Support business teams to assess market sizing, competitive landscape, value‑chain analysis, economic value assessment, voice of customer, customer segmentation, commercialization plans, and industrialization plans for strategic growth initiatives.
Support the development of marketing best practices to develop effective value propositions and sales tools that are practical to use and aligned to segmentation and region‑specific requirements; ensure full alignment with the Sales organization.
Proactively interact cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing Communications, IT, Finance, and other functions to communicate routinely on key strategies, growth initiatives, and tools.
Essential Qualifications / Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
MBA highly preferred; preferred concentrations in Strategy, Finance, or Marketing.
At least 3 years’ experience in strategy consulting, business development, M&A or corporate strategy, preferably in Industrial Equipment, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, or Energy industry post‑MBA.
Strong storytelling skills; ability to succinctly communicate insights and learnings to inform business decisions.
Strong executive presence, interpersonal skills, and communication skills to effectively build key relationships and succeed in a matrix organization.
Proficiency in MS Office, with advanced knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel required.
Proficiency in data analysis tools including, but not limited to, Excel, Power BI, R, SQL databases.
Highly organized and detail‑oriented.
Excellent presentation skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent analytical skills.
High energy level combined with a passion for the business.
Strong sense of urgency to drive business activities and motivate team members to achieve goals.
Results oriented; must maintain high performance standards for self and team.
Impeccable values of honesty and integrity.
Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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Position Summary This position has great visibility to Senior Leadership at Crane CPE and is an excellent platform for a successful candidate to position themselves for growth to Senior leadership positions. Potential future career paths include business line management, M&A, or commercial leadership roles.
Responsibilities – Business Development (M&A)
Conduct space assessments to identify attractive and extendible spaces for M&A.
Identify and screen potential acquisition targets, support target identification activities, and help manage input to the corporate acquisition radar.
Develop detailed profiles for acquisition targets and make recommendations for targets to pursue.
Support valuation modelling, financial analysis, and business case development for acquisition targets to inform attractiveness and extendibility.
Lead due diligence and integration activities for acquisition targets.
Lead research, analysis, and business case development for divestitures.
Responsibilities – Strategic Planning
Conduct the research and analysis required to support the annual 3‑year strategic plan.
Partner with Business VPs/ GMs to define growth strategies for new markets/products using standard strategy frameworks.
Support business teams to assess market sizing, competitive landscape, value‑chain analysis, economic value assessment, voice of customer, customer segmentation, commercialization plans, and industrialization plans for strategic growth initiatives.
Support the development of marketing best practices to develop effective value propositions and sales tools that are practical to use and aligned to segmentation and region‑specific requirements; ensure full alignment with the Sales organization.
Proactively interact cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing Communications, IT, Finance, and other functions to communicate routinely on key strategies, growth initiatives, and tools.
Essential Qualifications / Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
MBA highly preferred; preferred concentrations in Strategy, Finance, or Marketing.
At least 3 years’ experience in strategy consulting, business development, M&A or corporate strategy, preferably in Industrial Equipment, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, or Energy industry post‑MBA.
Strong storytelling skills; ability to succinctly communicate insights and learnings to inform business decisions.
Strong executive presence, interpersonal skills, and communication skills to effectively build key relationships and succeed in a matrix organization.
Proficiency in MS Office, with advanced knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel required.
Proficiency in data analysis tools including, but not limited to, Excel, Power BI, R, SQL databases.
Highly organized and detail‑oriented.
Excellent presentation skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent analytical skills.
High energy level combined with a passion for the business.
Strong sense of urgency to drive business activities and motivate team members to achieve goals.
Results oriented; must maintain high performance standards for self and team.
Impeccable values of honesty and integrity.
Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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