Director, Strategy and M&A, MG-Global

The Director Strategy and M&A works with the business leaders of selected Materials Group businesses to develop their long-term strategic plans assesses growth opportunities and business challenges and takes the lead for important projects (including M&A). This role is based in Oegstgeest (Amsterdam/The Hague area; home office possible up to 3 days per week) and reports to the Vice President Strategy and M&A MG-Global.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a high potential with consulting and/or corporate development experience (5 years) to shape the strategy of our business while optimizing its performance. We offer a stimulating value-driven and collaborative work environment with exposure to top management and the opportunity to grow and develop into other leadership roles in the organization.

This is a hybrid position based in Oegstgeest Netherlands with home office flexibility up to 3 days per week.

• Build and maintain a strong network within the organization and ecosystem while acting as a key thought partner to General Managers (e.g. Tapes Graphics) and functional leaders on strategic questions and improvement opportunities.
• Lead the annual strategic planning process for 1-2 businesses or functions by shaping the storyline structuring workstreams challenging functional leaders and ensuring financial projections tie back to strategy.
• Develop and execute focused strategies to grow the business into adjacencies by assessing industry structure trends and customer needs in adjacent spaces.
• Act as project lead for critical strategic or business initiatives managing cross-functional teams and deep-diving into business operations.
• Work closely across the organization and corporate M&A team to identify acquisition opportunities participate in the M&A process present findings to the M&A committee (CEO CFO key business leaders) and support broader cross-regional/divisional strategic assessments.

Qualifications :

Required:

• Masters degree or PhD in science engineering business administration or economics.
• 5 years of professional experience in Management Consulting (preferred) and/or Corporate Development with M&A experience and digital capabilities (in particular AI) considered a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time primarily within Europe.

Skills you need to succeed:

• Strong collaborative mindset excellent oral and written communication and ability to influence and work effectively at all levels across a global matrixed organization.
• Outstanding analytical problem-solving and project management skills with a solid understanding of financial reporting (P&L balance sheet cash flow) and strong business judgment.

Additional Information :

What We Offer
Heres a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:

• Health & Financial Benefits: *We offer a gross benefit for the supplemental package of mandatory health insurance. *Access to Lyra our confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support. *We provide a free health check every 4 years and free fruit on-site. *Mandatory participation to the Avery Dennison Pension Fund employer pays ⅔ of the premium. *Holiday allowance and a year-end allowance.

• Time Off & Flexibility: *Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days increasing to 26 days after 4 years (pro-rated). *Extra Days: 13 additional days per year (4% ATV allowance pro-rated) and a bridge day off. Benefit from birth/parental leave in accordance with Dutch labor law with fully paid partner leave. We also offer flexible working hours and hybrid work options for most positions.

• Commuting & On-site Perks: Take advantage of free and enclosed parking in a well-located building or opt for a commuting allowance/100% reimbursement for public transport.

• Professional Development: Invest in your growth with a 500 annual individual training budget access to lots of internal training/mentoring programs and a budget for hardware when working from home.

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Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries and approximately 35000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future we strive to provide an open collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what its like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at .

At Avery Dennison we work with the biggest brands in the FMCG apparel automotive and pharma industries. Our European Headquarters in the Netherlands founded in 1955 and since 2014 located in the Leiden Bioscience Park is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports all Avery Dennison businesses and employs approximately 500 talented location serves as the central hub for European Leadership and other functions that support the wider European manufacturing and distribution network. The location features a state-of-the-art Research and Development Center.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability please contact us to request an accommodation at In the EMEA region we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate Unite and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity Equity & Inclusion approach.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range and in some circumstances may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to a candidates relevant skills experience education and training and location as well as the job scope and complexity responsibilities and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

Salary Range

Salary Range: 118020 - 188832

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time