Finance Manager Corporate Development M&A

Sazerac Company; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sazerac Company, a leading spirits manufacturer, seeks a Finance Manager for its Corporate Development M&A team in Louisville, KY. The role focuses on executing M&A strategies, financial modeling, and collaboration across departments. Ideal candidates possess strong financial analysis skills, relevant experience, and a passion for growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits from Day One

401(k) Plan with Matching

Flexible Paid Time Off

Mental Health and Wellness Programs

Educational Support and Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in a fast-paced environment.
• 5 years of relevant acquisition experience.
• Detail-oriented with strong planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead global growth through M&A strategy and financial modeling.
• Prepare due diligence and investment presentations.
• Support integration and PMO activities for key projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication

Technical Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Job Description/Responsibilities

Finance Manager Corporate Development M&A

Bio: The Manager Corporate Development will lead Sazerac’s global growth agenda through the execution of the Global M&A and Corporate Development strategy. This includes evaluation and implementation of new brands, businesses, and capabilities to meet the growth strategy of the organization. The role is responsible for preparation of valuation, due diligence, and investment presentation materials for stakeholders, as well as PMO/IMO activities for key projects. The role is hybrid schedule with 3 days in office and 2 days remote in Louisville, KY. Relocation assistance is available.

• Promote and support Company culture within the finance organization.
• Preparation of valuation, due diligence and investment presentation materials for stakeholder approvals.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining financial models used for evaluation opportunities. In addition, enhancing current processes for end-to-end acquisition evaluation. Support transaction closing and integration planning and execution activities.
• Support/Lead integration execution activities to ensure value obtainment from transactions. This includes project management and cross-functional support. Provide PMO/IMO activities for key projects/ initiatives. Engage with external partners to support corporate development work.
• Create and manage financial models to evaluate M&A opportunities.
• Conduct market research, industry, category analysis, and financial modeling to evaluate potential M&A opportunities and partnerships. Monitor and analyze industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory developments to identify potential opportunities and risks.
• Conduct Market, Brand, Category and catalysis to build business case and ensure outcome of acquisition meets or exceeds business case expectations.
• Develop and present business cases, presentations, and recommendations to stakeholders. Perform competitive, industry and situational analysis for potential areas of investment.
• Lead end-to-end execution of mergers, acquisitions and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, valuation analysis, negotiations and integration planning. Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, finance, operations, and other departments to ensure alignment on strategy and execution.

Qualifications/Requirements

Requirements

MUST

• Demonstrate the ability to work as a team as well as self-directed
• Ability to quickly learn new systems/processes
• Detail Oriented
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting or relevant experience.
• Strong computer skills and high comfort using technology and systems
• 3 years experience in a fast paced environment
• 5 years Acquisition experience
• 5 years relevant experience (minimum)

PREFERRED

• MBA
• 5 years relevant experience including key roles in finance organization of large CPG company

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Culture and Benefits

A career at Sazerac offers you the opportunity to reach your full potential as part of a creative, decisive, high-performance team. Sazerac values the needs and wants of our team members and offers inclusive benefits to attract and retain the best talent. Our culture is built upon the values of hard work, diligence and personal responsibility.

Sazerac Team Members enjoy:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Family Coverage:Options to cover family members, including domestic partners.
• 401(k) Plan:Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.
• Flexible Time Away:Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.
• Mental Health and Wellness:Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.
• Educational Support:Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.
• Fun Extras:Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program.
• Training and Development:Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits, salary range, and programs may vary by role or location. For roles within our commercial team - the Salary range refers to base salary only and does not include car allowance, annual bonus, fuel or cell phone reimbursement.Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

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