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Director, Global M&A

Location: 

Zurich, CH, 8005

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the role

 

Barry Callebaut is on a mission to deliver the world’s best chocolate & cocoa solutions across both the most iconic consumer brands as well as the little bakeries around the corner.  We are the global market leader with a worldwide presence across the entire chocolate & cocoa value chain – from tree to tanker truck.  We have delivered remarkable growth over the past 25 years, and we are now embarking on the next chapter of this exciting journey with the recent launch of our strategic investment program, BC Next Level.  

 

Barry Callebaut’s Global Strategy team is a small, highly specialized group that sits at the heart of the BC Next Level strategy.  This team advises our CEO and the Executive Leadership Team on the long-term strategic direction of the company, and it guides strategic initiatives of major significance.  This team broadly focuses on three areas: Organic growth, Inorganic growth and Value creation.

 

By being part of the Global Strategy team based in the Global HQ in Zurich, you will be at the center of the world’s largest chocolate & cocoa company during the execution of a wide-ranging business transformation while the chocolate & cocoa industry navigates historic disruptions and makes a significant shift towards a more sustainable future.  We are currently looking for a Director of Global M&A to join the Global M&A team.  You will work closely with the Head of Global Strategy to define and execute our inorganic growth agenda around the globe.  You will be responsible for identifying and assessing inorganic opportunities (incl. acquisitions, divestitures, and partnerships) for their value creation potential.  You will ensure end-to-end deal execution.  You will play an integral role in building a corporate M&A function that aspires to create significant value for the global organization. 

 

Key Responsibilities include

 

  • Support design & execution of the inorganic strategy of the Group across the globe

  • Work with regional teams to track & convert global opportunity pipeline

  • Support assessment of strategic fit with qualitative & quantitative analysis 

  • Lead end-to-end deal execution – from project management, due diligence coordination, business plan development, valuation decisions, to negotiation & documentation

  • Drive successful due diligence outcomes through close partnership with regional & functional teams across the business

  • Develop written reports and deliver in-person presentations

  • Advise on transaction integration strategy and implementation

  • Track & assess inorganic developments in relevant markets

  • Build & manage global network of external M&A relationships 

 

About you

 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a leading university in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Liberal Arts

  • Minimum of 10 years experience in M&A at an investment bank, within private equity or corporate development

  • Experience of managing the full life cycle of multiple M&A deals

  • Interest in the consumer goods industry is valuable

  • Excellent English language skills (spoken and written)

  • Effective communication style

  • Collaborative and flexible

  • High personal motivation and ability to work independently

  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Strong leadership & stakeholder management skills with the ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams 

  • Resilient within a fast paced, global operating environment

  • Entrepreneurial, strategic mindset

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here.

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