Corporate Development Manager (M&A)

Danone; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food and beverage corporation in Singapore seeks a member of the M&A team to drive the growth strategy in Asia Pacific. This role demands solid M&A experience, financial analysis skills, and a master's degree in finance or accounting. Successful candidates will lead transaction processes, conduct evaluations, and liaise with investment banks to identify potential opportunities. Fluent English is required; knowledge of Mandarin is advantageous. Commitment to teamwork and communication is essential to ensure seamless execution of M&A projects.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Learning opportunities

Strong focus on career development

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of M&A deal experience, particularly in Asia.
• Fluency in English; Mandarin is a plus.
• Experience in FMCG or CPG is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end transaction process.
• Conduct financial and business analysis.
• Liaise with investment banks to identify M&A opportunities.

Skills

M&A experience

Financial analysis

Valuation skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or management

CPA or CFA

Job description

About The Job

The M&A Team reports to the CFO of Danone Group. Following the refocus of Danone in 2007 on health with the redemption of Numico, the market leader of baby food and medial nutrition, and the sale of the biscuit business, Danone’s product portfolio has continued to change, both in terms of geographical expansion and sectors.

The M&A Team is split into 2 regional teams.

• One team, based in Paris, covering Europe Middle East & Africa as well as the Americas
• One team, based in Singapore and Bangkok, covering Asia Pacific

About The Role

As a member of the M&A team covering APAC, you will actively participate in the inorganic growth strategy and execution of the Danone Group in the Region.

Main Responsibilities

• Strategy and Pipeline management
• Understand the industry with in-depth analysis with regards to Asia Pacific in our categories
• Liaise with the Investment banks to identify potential opportunities.
• Work closely with the Corporate and regional strategy teams to define adequate M&A targets aligned with strategy
• Financial & Business analysis
• Lead or oversee valuation using multiple methods (DCF, Multiples, precedent transactions)
• Build financial models and scenario analyses
• Assess synergies (topline and bottomline)
• Assess impacts for the Group (ROIC, EPS)
• Deal Execution
• Manage the end-to-end transaction process including Business case preparation, Deal structuring, negotiations, coordination with internal stakeholders and external advisors (bankers, auditors, consultants, lawyers)
• Co-Lead the Due Diligence process with the M&A Legal team (finance, tax, commercial, Legal, Operations, HR, ESG)
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Act as the co-coordinator of the different teams and workstream (Finance, Legal, Tax, Ops,IT, Commercial, HR,...)
• Translate complex information into clear recommendation for top management
• Negotiating & Closing
• Support negotiations on Enterprise Value, Reps & Warranties, closing conditions, governance in Joint-Ventures
• Ensure the transaction is executed in compliance with internal governance and regulatory requirements
• Post Merger Integration
• Preparation of integration plans to be handed over to the business teams
• Close cooperation with the business units to ensure operational success and delivery of the business case

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need…

The Following Technical Skills And Experience

• Master's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business or management from top tier schools
• CPA or CFA or similar professional qualification
• 5-10 years of solid M&A deal working experience in Asia with proven track record (Banks, Corporate M&A…) acquisitions, disposals, JV
• Full investment cycle experience preferred
• Operational finance experience is a plus.
• Overseas working experiences or multinational corporation working experiences
• FMCG / CPG experience is a plus
• Solid technical skills in corporate finance and accounting,
• Strong knowledge in valuation and financial modelling
• Proven ability to communicate with the business units
• Proven ability to establish relations built on high level of trust
• Team leadership and people management
• Experience working collaboratively with all levels of internal staff, external advisors & government officials
• Fluency in English
• Fluency in Mandarin will be a plus

These Soft Skills

• Pragmatic with business sense, good investment judgment and strategic thinking
• Reliable, accurate, good process organizer
• Autonomous and self-motivated, with the ability to handle high workload
• Analytical and structured with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong negotiation & communication skills
• Sound business ethics
• Curious, Keen to learn.
• Open minded and good listener
• Interest in the F&B sector
• Willing to travel (Asia-Pacific and Europe)

About Us

Do things your way. At Danone Singapore, we believe that our teams work best when they are empowered to work flexibly – this is why our hybrid working policy allows you to agree the right balance of homeworking and office working, in line with yours and the team’s needs.

Focus on development – your way

With a suite of learning opportunities and a strong focus on in-role development, your line manager will work closely with you to help unlock your career ambitions within Danone. Working here you will enjoy a fast-paced, complex environment, which is packed with opportunities for the entrepreneurial spirit. You’ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, such as evian, Dumex and Aptamil, and we absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself.

Our values

We live by our core ‘HOPE’ values – H is for Humanism, as people are at the heart of everything we do. O is for Openness, welcoming new ideas from the world we live in. P is for Proximity, as we believe that building close relationships leads to better understanding and trust. E is for Enthusiasm, for those who are as passionate as we are about bringing health through food to as many people as possible.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA, representing our core values and beliefs. We embrace diversity as a driving force for positive change, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued.

Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU. For more information about Danone, our divisions and culture, please visit careers.danone.com.