CareersInFood.com · 6 hours ago
Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist
Bolingbrook, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expCareersInFood.com is a fast-growing company that imagines and develops ingredient solutions for food industries. The M&A and Integration senior analyst will support and sometimes lead the integration of newly acquired companies and participate in the M&A process and strategy.
Human ResourcesManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Andi Thornbury
Responsibilities
Evaluate M&A investment and strategic opportunities in the food ingredients industry
M&A process: financial analysis and valuation, identification of the risk areas and potential synergies during the audit DD phase
Work with external advisors (Legal, Tax, Finance, strategy, …) and coordinate the different stakeholders to ensure the fluidity in the process
Prepare market screening based on Solina M&A strategy
Prepare presentation on investment opportunities for the Executive Team and investment committee
Support key document negotiation
Preparation of the detailed integration plan
Implement and ensure the follow-up of the local projects according to the integration plan (data analysis, production process improvement, pricing strategy, procurement synergies, R&D plan, sales development…)
Report on integration progress and major projects to top management
Work on transverse and global added-value projects, enjoying missions in various countries and covering different functions (cost controlling/optimization, procurement synergies, operations support, group strategy etc.)
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Agricultural & Consumer Economics, or Business Administration/Corporate finance is required. Both being a plus
2 to 4 years of experience in M&A/Transaction Services/Financial department/Strategic consultant
Strong analytic skills in data and finance
High attention to detail
Strong interest in food industry and food products
Curiosity, open-mindedness, and excellent interpersonal skills
Entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on, action oriented and flexible approach, innovative, pragmatic and solution oriented
Strong ability in presentations (PPT) to summarize key take-aways and deliver the right messages
Strong ability in Excel to handle and analyze large volumes of data
Financial analysis skills (P&L / BS/ CF …)
Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and leading projects
Travel is essential for your job (30% of the time)
Preferred
Experience in the Food Industry or food sector is a plus
Company
CareersInFood.com
CareersInFood is the largest & most comprehensive niche job board in North America dedicated to the Food & Beverage Manufacturing community.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase