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