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All posting locations: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Job Function: 03 – Finance
Date Published: 06-Dec-2023
Ref #: R-75131
Description & Requirements
***the base salary range for this position is $140k – $150k***
Position Summary
The M&A Lead plays a vital role in the M&A team, participating in the evaluation and execution of various inorganic opportunities (acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and/or other inorganic opportunities) by partnering throughout the Kraft Heinz organization and with external advisors to guide transactions from inception to completion. The position requires the ability and maturity to properly handle highly confidential information and excellent communication and technical skills. This person will play an exciting and critical role in originating and executing active and prospective M&A projects.
Primary Responsibilities
- Pipeline building and idea generation including screening, researching potential investment opportunities, networking to build connectivity externally and working with relevant business units to construct evaluation frameworks for potential M&A targets
- Formulating investment theses, conducting thorough financial and business analyses and communicating findings to senior leaders
- Partnering with internal stakeholders to guide a transaction from identification to completion
- Participation in the due diligence process, including the coordination of large teams of internal partners and external advisors
- Manage and deliver project communications to internal project teams
Qualifications
- Experience preferred in Corporate Development or M&A at other similar firms in industry, investment banks, strategy or accounting firms
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience
- Strong financial acumen and corporate finance knowledge
- Strong financial modeling skills; ability to build valuation models and understand valuation inputs
- Individual must be a self-starter with high energy, proactive approach, and strong presentation and communication skills
- Strong organizational and project management skills paired with excellent judgment
About Us
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
Why Us
We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn’t good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins – and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.
Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
Office Collaboration & Hybrid Work Environment
We believe our office environment fuels our collaboration, connection & community as an organization and allows our employees to grow toward greatness. We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today’s workplace. A majority of our office-based employees will be able to work remotely for up to two days each week. Additionally, employees who are subject to this hybrid model will be eligible to work from anywhere for up to six weeks in a rolling 12-month period (in maximum two-week increments and according to benefits and tax guidelines). Some jobs may be required to be performed fully in office depending on the role’s responsibilities and requirements.
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact (url removed).
