M&A Investment Director

Volvo Penta; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Penta is seeking an experienced M&A Investment Director to shape and execute the group’s M&A agenda, identifying opportunities, leading transaction projects and supporting long-term value creation.

You will work closely with the CEO, CFO and Executive Team, applying solid analytical capabilities and a pragmatic, business-driven approach to post-acquisition activities such as integration and portfolio governance.

Qualifications

• Experience from M&A, preferably from another industrial company.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including valuation and business case development.
• Experience with transaction processes and working in multi-stakeholder environments.
• Clear and confident communication skills in Swedish and English.

Responsibilities

• Drive the consolidation and prioritisation of the Volvo Penta M&A pipeline, based on strategic direction and market insights.
• Lead or support transaction processes, including target evaluation, due diligence, negotiations and integration, together with stakeholders in the Volvo Penta organisation and in the Volvo Group M&A team.
• Perform financial analysis, valuation and business case development.
• Prepare clear, insightful materials for Executive Team and Board discussions.
• Contribute to post-acquisition follow-up, integration and long-term value creation.
• Support strategic planning and portfolio development, in close collaboration with senior stakeholders.

Skills

M&A experience

Financial analysis

Valuation

Strategic thinking

Communication (Swedish & English)

PowerPoint

Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Finance/Business/Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. As part of Volvo Penta – a world‑leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications – you will contribute to a global growth and transformation journey toward sustainable solutions.

The Role

As M&A Investment Director, you will play an active role in shaping and executing Volvo Penta’s M&A agenda, from identifying opportunities and leading transaction projects to supporting long‑term value creation. You will work closely with the CEO, CFO and Executive Team, combining solid analytical capabilities with a pragmatic, business‑driven approach. You have hands‑on experience with M&A transactions, and particularly valuable experiences would be post‑M&A activities such as portfolio governance, integration, and value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the consolidation and prioritisation of the Volvo Penta M&A pipeline, based on strategic direction and market insights
• Lead or support transaction processes, including target evaluation, due diligence, negotiations and integration, together with stakeholders in the Volvo Penta organisation and in the Volvo Group M&A team
• Perform financial analysis, valuation and business case development
• Prepare clear, insightful materials for Executive Team and Board discussions
• Contribute to post‑acquisition follow‑up, integration and long‑term value creation
• Support strategic planning and portfolio development, in close collaboration with senior stakeholders

Your Profile

You are a structured and commercially minded professional with a solid analytical foundation and the ability to turn complex insights into actionable outcomes. You combine drive with humility and thrive in an ambitious and supportive team.

• Relevant experience from M&A, preferably from another industrial company
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including valuation and business case development
• Experience with transaction processes and working in multi‑stakeholder environments
• Clear and confident communication skills in Swedish and English
• A curious, collaborative, and solution‑oriented mindset
• Strong skills in PowerPoint and Excel
• A relevant academic degree, for example in Finance, Business, Industrial Engineering, or similar

Why Volvo Penta?

At Volvo Penta, you will be part of a company committed to shaping the future of sustainable power solutions. Our ambition is to significantly scale Volvo Penta, both organically and inorganically, while empowering our people, fostering inclusive teams, and creating an environment where different perspectives lead to better decisions.