Head of Business Development

Will you help us change the world?

Fluxys is an international energy infrastructure group with 1,300 employees active in gas transmission & storage and liquefied natural gas terminalling.

As a purpose-led company, we’re committed to fast-track the shift to a carbon neutral world. We explore new technologies and invest in infrastructure to accommodate hydrogen, biomethane, CO2 and other molecules for a climate neutral future.

For our headquarters in Brussels (see the map here) we’re looking for a Head of Business Development.

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Your
responsibilities

• Develop and implement Fluxys’ growth strategy in Europe and outside Europe
  • Act as a key player in the long-term business success of the group by supporting the CCO and Business Development Director and advising executive management in the development and execution of the growth strategy
  • VImplement the strategy and translate it into annual objectives, guidelines, frameworks and projects for the Business Development department

• Lead the Business Development team
  • Manage and guide the business development team, inspire and develop talent. Ensure effective management of human, financial and technical resources

• Lead M&A transactions and Business Development projects (including green molecules and CO2)
  • Drive growth in Fluxys’ core markets through origination and commercial development (greenfield and brownfield), structuring and closing projects (shareholder agreements, share & purchase agreements, project financing, etc.)
  • Identify and evaluate potential strategic partnerships and business opportunities across the broad spectrum of Fluxys’ infrastructure activities
  • Assess the strategic implications of investment projects and M&A operations. Present and advocate investment projects to management and facilitate the decision-making process by performing due diligence and developing strategic rationales, including risk analysis and sound business cases
  • Establish and maintain successful relationships and effective collaboration with key stakeholders (executive management, external counterparts, business partners, external advisors and authorities), negotiate with counterparts and develop the right influencing strategies

• Develop Business intelligence
  • Manage knowledge of global market trends and develop relevant internal and external information channels to optimize the identification of potential business opportunities

• Drive continuous improvement
  • Increase organizational effectiveness by developing best practices and improvement proposals with a cross-functional view

About
you

As a purpose driven company, we foster agility and open-mindedness. Are you curious and astute? Do you approach your projects in an innovative way? Then we’re keen to meet you!

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A Master’s degree
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in industrial business development and/or Mergers & Acquisitions, preferably in the energy industry
• Proven experience in leading a team
• Strong executive level stakeholder management skill
• Excellent communication and strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to work in a cross-functional context with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit and results-orientation
• Flexibility and ability to thrive in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
• Willingness to travel frequently in Europe and outside Europe
• Excellent command of Dutch and/or French and English

Why
should
you
apply?

• Contribute and innovate towards a carbon-neutral world.
• Develop and shape a brilliant career in a fast-growing international group.
• Showcase your strong appetite to contribute towards an array of dynamic projects that challenge your intellect.

Apart from that, we offer some interesting general conditions.

Healthy work life balance

Competitive salary

Learning and development opportunities

Sounds enticing?

Don’t hesitate, apply here or go to fluxys.com/careers

Still have some questions? Contact Joelle De Roy (joelle.deroy@fluxys.com) for more info.