Strategy and M&A Manager

Hultafors; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hultafors is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Strategy & M&A Team in Gothenburg. In this high-impact role, you will manage the full M&A process, from market analysis to execution, and play a key role in shaping the Group's strategic direction.

Your responsibilities will include developing the M&A pipeline, performing financial analyses, and supporting transaction processes while working closely with senior leadership. Qualifications include a relevant degree and strong communication skills in Swedish and English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience from M&A, investment banking, private equity, or corporate development.
• Experience working in project-based environments with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the M&A pipeline through market analysis and stakeholder engagement.
• Perform financial analysis and valuation, and prepare business cases.
• Support and coordinate transaction processes, including due diligence and negotiations.
• Prepare clear and well-structured materials for Executive Team and Board discussions.
• Contribute to post-acquisition follow-up and value creation.
• Support broader Group strategy and portfolio development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial skills

Communication skills in Swedish

Communication skills in English

Project management

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Degree in Finance, Business Economics, Industrial Engineering or similar

Job description

Hultafors Group is looking to extend its Strategy & M&A Team to play an important role in driving strategic initiatives and M&A across the Group. This is a high-impact position with close collaboration to senior leadership (executive team), offering broad responsibility across the transaction lifecycle within a global industrial group and benefitting from the Latour investment network.

Location: Gothenburg

The position

You will work across the full M&A process—from market screening and target evaluation to execution and post-acquisition follow-up. Alongside this, you will contribute to shaping the Group’s strategic direction and growth priorities.

Working closely with the CEO, CFO, and Executive Team, you will combine analytical depth with a pragmatic, hands‑on approach to support informed decision‑making and long‑term value creation.

Reporting to: CFO

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the M&A pipeline through market analysis and stakeholder engagement
• Perform financial analysis and valuation, and prepare business cases
• Support and coordinate transaction processes, including due diligence and negotiations
• Prepare clear and well‑structured materials for Executive Team and Board discussions
• Contribute to post‑acquisition follow‑up and value creation
• Support broader Group strategy and portfolio development

Your profile

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience from M&A, investment banking, private equity, or corporate development
• Strong analytical and financial skills, including valuation
• Experience working in project‑based environments with multiple stakeholders
• Clear and professional communication skills in Swedish and English
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
• Relevant academic degree (Degree in Finance, Business Economics, Industrial Engineering or similar related field)

You are analytical, structured, and commercially minded, with a collaborative approach and strong sense of ownership. You are comfortable working in a dynamic environment and managing multiple priorities, while maintaining attention to detail and quality.