Manager, Corporate Development

Job Description

You will help evaluate acquisitions, partnerships, alliances and joint ventures to support the Company’s global growth priorities. You will be a part of the transaction team and support the evaluation of new business opportunities. You may also be asked to support potential divestitures and partnerships of existing businesses.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Participate in aspects of transaction execution including project management, due diligence and valuation, working closely with business teams, internal functional experts (e.g., legal, accounting, tax, etc.), and outside advisors to support execution.

• Collaborate with business unit leaders and functional experts to create business propositions and ensuring that they reflect the overall strategic evaluation.

• Develop financial projections for M&A opportunities. You will perform detailed financial analysis; create comprehensive pro-forma financial models, valuation analysis and synergy models in support of potential transactions.

• Create and deliver high-quality presentation materials and recommendations to senior leaders and decision makers.

• Support the preparation of marketing materials and facilitating due diligence, as required.  Draw conclusions from data to make recommendations that contribute to the success of the Company’s inorganic growth initiatives.

• Support our global M&A priorities as a member of a small team that influences long-term, company-wide investment initiatives. You will collaborate across the company to help assess and prioritize M&A transactions to best align with corporate strategy and growth objectives.

• Invest in your own personal growth and development including growing your knowledge of the industry and business. You will also collaborate with and help develop peers.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:   Experience at an investment bank, private equity, venture capital or corporate development group. Strong quantitative and analytic skills. Advanced modeling skills with the ability to work with others in complex tasks and review work products. Ability to synthesize data into meaningful conclusions and recommendations. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with aggressive timelines.

• BUSINESS ACUMEN: Broad financial acumen including a strong foundation in accounting and corporate finance principles (comprehensive understanding of valuation methodologies). Desire to learn about the dynamics and trends of the global food industry. Intellectual curiosity and passion to build a best-of-class M&A brand.

• LEADERSHIP SKILLS: Comfortable performing in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing internal and external resources. Flexibility to manage projects across time zones and adapt certain approaches to different cultures and working styles.

• GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET: Willingness to challenge assumptions and the status quo to help establish best practices and leading M&A capabilities as a team.

• INTEGRITY: Integrity and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values, policies, and external regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with top-tier academic background

• 4 or more years of M&A experience at an investment bank, private equity firm, venture capital firm or corporate development group

• Strong background in Finance and Accounting

• Extensive valuation experience, in particular, building complex discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation models and conducting comparable transaction/company valuation analyses

• Working knowledge of IFRS/GAAP accounting standards

• Experience managing multiple projects and outside relationships

• Proficient in the use of analysis tools and data sources such as FactSet, Euromonitor, Nielsen, MergerMarket, Bloomberg, and financial reporting applications

• Excellent communication (both oral and written), interpersonal and organizational skills

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced, changing environment and be detail oriented

• Need to be open to international travel

The base salary range for this position is $117,400 to $161,425; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus pro