M&A Director (WM)

Suresnes - France

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy fruit and plant-based products and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow Kiri Babybel Boursin PomPotes and GoGo squeeZ as well as some 30 local brands. Together these brands helped the Group generate sales of 3.74 billion in 2024.

Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process Then Bel is made for you!

Are you bold pragmatic and determined Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!

#IWorkForAllForGood

Since the past 20 years Bel put the Corporate Sustainability & Responsibility at the heart of its strategy enabling us to become a mission-lead company (since 2024). Hence we created the Impact Team gathering in the same community Environmental Social Governance and Finance teams. The Impact function brings together Profitability and Sustainability to serve a global performance model based on two legs co-piloting. Profitability and sustainability are not opposing goals but the two pillars of a responsible growth model. By combining financial and non-financial drivers we empower our teams to act with both short-term efficiency and long-term vision. By joining the Impact function within our Finance CSR and M&A teams youll help build a more responsible model where every decision creates value for today and for the future.

LOCATION AND START DATE

Permanent contract to be filled as soon as possible
Location: Suresnes (92) Bel Group headquarters

In a context of transformation and growth theM&A Directorplays a key role in defining and executing the Groups external growth and strategic partnership strategy. As M&A Director you are responsible for identifying analyzing negotiating and monitoring the Groupsexternal growth (acquisitions divestments partnerships) operations with a constantfocus on sustainable value are seeking a committed individual with strong business acumen who is curious and eager to work on cross-border and cross-cultural projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy & Origination

Contribute to the definition of the Groups overall M&A strategy in alignment with the corporate vision.
Continuously identify new investment acquisition or divestment opportunities inall the key regions for Bel(market screening sector monitoring trend analysis etc.).
Oversee the mapping of potential targets and coordinate initial outreach phases.

Analysis & Due Diligence

Lead and supervise the financial strategic and operational analysis of targets: business plan modelling valuation synergy analysis and risk identification.
Lead due diligence processes (financial legal tax and operational) in coordination with internal teams and external advisors.
Challenge and validate analysis materials prepared for senior management and governance bodies.

Negotiation & Structuring

Prepare coordinate and lead negotiations with counterparties (targets sellers advisory firms investment banks etc.).
Define transaction structures (legal and financial) with the support of internal teams (legal tax finance) and external lawyers/advisors.
Ensure the drafting supervision and validation of contractual documentation (LOI SPA shareholders agreements etc.) in collaboration with the legal team.

Project Management

Lead M&A projects endtoend: timeline management stakeholder coordination (internal and external) reporting and overall project governance.
Drive crossfunctional project teams: financetaxlegal HR IT operations etc.
Ensure postacquisition followup (closing integration performance monitoring compliance with deal commitments).

Reporting & Communication

Prepare presentations executive summaries and reports for the Corporate Group M&A Director the Executive Committeeand the internal governance bodies.
Communicate proactively and transparently on project progress to all relevant departments.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

Masters degree (Business School Engineering School or equivalent)
Significant experience (10 years) incorporataM&Ainvestment banking private equity ortransaction advisory
Strong knowledge of financial modelling valuation techniques and the legal and tax aspects of transactions.

Key Skills

Strong strategic and analytical capabilities (high level of synthesis rigor).
Leadership skills ability to manage crossfunctional projects and excellent interpersonal skills.
Proven experience in negotiating and structuring complexand internationaldeals.
High level of autonomy resultsdriven mindset strong business orientation and adaptability.
Fluent English requiredadditional languages are a plus depending on the Groups international scope.

OUR ADVANTAGES

Fixed salary over 13 months
Performance bonus
Profit-sharing/Employee savings plan (PEE)
Company restaurant
Compensatory leave (RTT)
Health and life insurance
Access to the many benefits of the Social and Economic Committee (CSE)
Remote working policy

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