VP - Mergers & Acquisitions (m / f / d)

Essity; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a VP of M&A to lead global acquisition and divestiture strategies. This pivotal role involves collaborating with senior management to drive M&A initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate goals. The ideal candidate will possess a strong financial background, with expertise in valuation methods and strategic investment assessment. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact the organization significantly while fostering a collaborative and empowering culture. Join a team dedicated to making the world a healthier and safer place through innovative solutions and sustainable practices.

Leistungen

Collaborative and Caring Culture

Empowerment & Engaged People

Individual Learning & Career Growth

Health & Safety Priority

Sustainable Working Life

Total Reward

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Economics required.
• High understanding of financial statements and valuation methods.

Aufgaben

• Develop and lead M&A processes, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.
• Oversee acquisitions and divestitures, managing risks and standards.

Kenntnisse

Financial Analysis

Valuation Methods

Financial Modelling

Negotiation Skills

Strategic Thinking

Risk Assessment

M&A Strategy Development

Relationship Building

Ausbildung

Master's Degree in Business

Master's Degree in Finance

Master's Degree in Economics

Jobbeschreibung

The VP M&A is responsible for the management of all acquisitions and divestitures within Essity globally. In this capacity, you will play a pivotal role in developing and driving the M&A strategy, collaborating closely with the Business Units. Reporting directly to the CFO, you’ll also engage with BU Leadership teams and other senior stakeholders across the organization. This role encompasses steering a company with significant global operations, including EUR 13 billion in revenue and a workforce of around 36,000.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

1. Propose M&A strategies based on thorough business evaluations
2. Develop and lead the M&A process, including negotiations with counterparties
3. Ensure that group M&A activities align with the overall corporate strategy by closely collaborating with senior management and key stakeholders, particularly the executive team
4. Oversee acquisitions and divestitures, ensuring they meet appropriate standards and that risks are well understood. Work closely with internal experts in legal, tax, technical, environmental, and other relevant areas
5. Prepares and advises on the material and key figures to be presented to key stakeholders (esp. the Essity Group Board) in order for them to arrive at well-informed decisions
6. Leads and develops the M&A team and function in terms of efficiency, structure and people
7. Offer expert advice and support to other functions and executive management
8. Proactively drive the M&A agenda, identifying opportunities and implementing strategic initiatives

WHO YOU ARE

1. Possess a master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
2. You have a high understanding of financial statements, valuation methods, and financial modelling
3. Ability to identify strategic investment opportunities, assess risks, and make informed decisions
4. Develop and execute M&A strategies aligned with the organization’s goals
5. Identify potential targets and evaluate their fit within the company’s portfolio
6. Effectively negotiate with target companies, shareholders, and other stakeholders
7. Familiarity with legal aspects of M&A, including contracts, due diligence, and compliance. Understanding antitrust laws and regulations
8. You are proactive, business-minded, with a commercial mindset
9. Lead cross-functional teams during due diligence, integration, and post-merger phases
10. Articulate complex ideas to executives, board members, and external parties
11. Dynamic and sociable with a proactive mindset, skilled in building relationships and driving initiatives
12. Build relationships both internally and externally

Position is located in Stockholm, Sweden, but it can be based in any of the major Essity locations in Europe.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Collaborative and Caring Culture | Empowerment & Engaged People | Work with Impact and A Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning & Career Growth | Health & Safety Priority | Sustainable Value Together | Innovation | Sustainable Working Life | Total Reward

Together, we are improving lives, every day.

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.