Global Corporate Strategy and M&A Senior Manager

Pernodricard; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 2 days/week

Mutual insurance

Profit-sharing

Training opportunities

Employee events

Job summary

Pernod Ricard in Paris seeks a Global Corporate Strategy & M&A Senior Manager to shape the group’s strategic priorities and drive end-to-end deal execution. Based at The Island in central Paris, you will work with the Group Finance team and external advisors to build business cases, valuation models and strategic rationale for senior management.

You will lead cross-functional transactions, coordinate due diligence, negotiate provisions, and help plan integration or separation, while keeping a

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree required in finance, business, or related field.
• 5+ years in investment banking, consulting or Big Four transaction services.
• Strong analytical and communication skills in French and English.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional projects internationally.
• Autonomous in preparing materials, models and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Shape and implement Pernod Ricard's corporate strategy and M&A agenda.
• Lead end-to-end transactions with due diligence and stakeholder coordination.
• Build financial models, valuation work and strategic rationale.
• Prepare recommendations for senior management and governance bodies.
• Support transition, integration or separation plans and post-close follow-ups.
• Interact with CFOs, bankers, tax, legal and HR teams globally.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial modeling

Cross-functional coordination

Bilingual French/English

Autonomous project leadership

Education

Postgraduate degree (MBA or equivalent)

Job description

Want to join a fast-moving company, work among convivial teams, and take part in the global growth strategy of one of the most prestigious and comprehensive portfolios in the wine & spirits industry? We are looking for a Global Corporate Strategy & M&A Senior Manager! You will be based at The Island, our office in central Paris.

Your key missions:

• Reporting to the Global Corporate Strategy & M&A Director within the Group Finance department, you will help shape and implement Pernod Ricard's corporate strategy and M&A agenda, combining strategic analysis with end-to-end deal execution and providing fact-based recommendations to senior management.
• You will contribute to defining the Group's M&A priorities, target universe and key areas of strategic interest.
• You will lead in-depth assessments of potential transactions from multiple value-creation perspectives (strategic, operational, financial), building detailed business cases and financial models covering valuation, returns, sensitivities and scenarios.
• You will prepare written recommendations, valuation materials and strategic rationale for the Group's top management and governance bodies.
• You will manage transactions end to end: comprehensive due diligence with internal and external advisors, coordination of cross-functional stakeholders (tax, controlling, legal, HR) and external partners (accounting, banking), and evaluation of structuring scenarios with legal and tax teams.
• You will contribute to the review and negotiation of financial and operational provisions in transaction documentation, in alignment with the legal M&A team, and coordinate signing and closing activities.
• You will support transition, integration or separation planning, including synergy and value-capture roadmaps and post-closing follow-up.
• You will support the development, articulation and periodic review of the Group's corporate strategy through market analyses, target landscaping, competitive intelligence and benchmarking (financial performance, brand portfolio, positioning).
• You will contribute to internal missions aimed at optimizing the Group's efficiency and effectiveness, including strategic reviews of specific business lines or activities.
• You will maintain the Group's network of advisors and bankers to identify market opportunities, and interact regularly with affiliate CFOs, CoDi members, functional heads and senior bankers.
• You will operate on a global scope, with business travel of up to 20% depending on deals.

Qualifications:

• You have a postgraduate degree and 5+ years of experience in investment banking, consulting or Big Four transaction services.
• You have strong analytical skills, together with the capacity to grasp the big picture.
• You have excellent oral and written communication skills in both French and English.
• You have proven coordination skills in cross-functional and international environments, and the ability to lead projects and mobilize senior internal and external stakeholders without direct reports.
• You are autonomous: you produce supporting materials, business plans and valuations, work directly with outside counsel on due diligence, gather the information you need internally and run meetings as the sole M&A representative.
• You are highly organized, proactive and available at short notice.
• You have a strategic mindset, you drive results and you adapt your approach to each situation.
• You are committed to excellence and uphold high professional and ethical standards.

Wait, there's more...

• We offer you an outstanding and collaborative workplace that embodies our sharing & conviviality culture, the possibility to work remotely (up to 2 days a week), a very complete mutual insurance, an attractive compensation including profit-sharing, the possibility to train daily, employee events...

Pernod Ricard is committed to offering equal opportunities to all talents. Our recruitment methods focus on skills and competencies.

Job Posting End Date:

Target Hire Date : 2027-01-01

Target End Date :