M&A & Integration Specialist - Transactions & Food Manufacturing (H/F)

La mission

The M&A & Integration Specialist – Transactions & Food Manufacturing role is designed for candidates with hands-on transaction experience (investment banking, transaction services, private equity, or corporate development) who are eager to apply their deal skills in a Corporate M&A environment incorporating all aspects of the transaction, Legal, Tax, finance, operation, quality etc…. You will be part of the M&A & Transformation team, reporting directly to the Head of M&A for the Americas, and working closely with North American leadership and Group functions including Operations, R&D, Finance, Procurement, and Commercial teams. While this role involves full participation in the M&A lifecycle, it is distinct from a traditional finance-only role. A significant portion of your impact will come from understanding manufacturing environments and supporting the integration and performance improvement of acquired food businesses, including time spent on-site. Key Responsibilities M&A Transactions You will actively contribute to and execute M&A transactions across the food ingredients and food manufacturing space: • Support end-to-end M&A processes, including: o Financial analysis and valuation o Business plan and synergy assessment o Identification of key risks during due diligence • Participate in and coordinate due diligence processes (financial, operational, commercial) • Work closely with external advisors (investment banks, transaction services, legal, tax) • Prepare investment memoranda and presentations for Executive Management and Investment Committees • Support negotiation of key transaction documents Post-Merger Integration & Operational Value Creation Following acquisitions, you will play a key role in post-merger integration and value creation, working closely with operational teams: • Contribute to the preparation of detailed integration plans • Support execution of integration initiatives across: o Manufacturing performance and cost structures o Procurement and sourcing synergies o Margin, and profitability improvement o R&D and product portfolio alignment • Analyze operational and financial data to identify performance levers • Track integration progress and report key issues to senior management • Participate in short- to mid-term on-site assignments at acquired companies Cross-Functional & Strategic Projects As part of the M&A & Transformation team, you will also contribute to broader initiatives such as: • Strategic analysis • Operational performance improvement projects • Cost optimization and procurement synergy initiatives • Manufacturing footprint and capacity analysis • Group-wide best practice implementation