Global M&A Strategy & PMO Leader

Symrise AG; Clichy; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise is seeking a strategic and results‑driven M&A and Strategic PMO Manager to drive growth through acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic initiatives within the Scent & Care segment. You will lead the full deal lifecycle, from market screening to post‑merger integration, while overseeing key strategic programs across regions.

The role requires strong financial acumen, project leadership, and stakeholder management, with the ability to influence senior leaders in an international setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in M&A, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Strategy Consulting, Private Equity, or similar.
• Strong skills in valuation, financial modelling, due diligence, and business case development.
• Experience leading transactions and cross‑functional strategic initiatives.
• Exposure to post‑merger integration, transformation projects, or large‑scale change programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Scent & Care M&A strategy and transaction pipeline.
• Identify and assess acquisition, investment, partnership, and divestment opportunities.
• Lead due diligence processes, financial analyses, business case development, and valuation activities.
• Manage transactions from target identification through closing and post‑merger integration.
• Establish and oversee Integration Management Offices (IMO) for acquired businesses.
• Define Day 1 and 100-day integration plans and monitor synergy realization.
• Govern and monitor strategic projects across the Scent & Care organization.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams and external advisors throughout transactions and strategic programs.
• Prepare executive‑level presentations and recommendations for senior leadership and governance committees.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of M&A professionals while building organizational capabilities in M&A, PMI, and strategic project management.

Skills

M&A

Corporate strategy

Financial modelling

Due diligence

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Project management

Education

Business/Finance/Economics/Engineering degree

Job description

Symrise is seeking a strategic and results‑driven M&A and Strategic PMO Manager to drive growth through acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic initiatives within the Scent & Care segment. You will lead the full deal lifecycle, from market screening to post‑merger integration, while overseeing key strategic programs across regions.

The role requires strong financial acumen, project leadership, and stakeholder management, with the ability to influence senior leaders in an international setting.