Finance Director- M&A

General information
All posting locations Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Job Function 03 - Finance
Date Published 07-Apr-2023
Ref # R-68760
Description & Requirements
Position Summary
The Finance Director- M&A leads the 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 lead transactions from inception to completion. The position requires the ability and maturity to properly handle highly confidential information. This role also involves leading and providing support for the execution of active and prospective M&A projects.
Primary Responsibilities

• Partnering with the appropriate business units and other internal stakeholders to guide a transaction from identification to completion.
• Manage and deliver project communications to the internal project team- senior leadership- and external parties when appropriate.
• Working with business units to build business case- financial model and conduct valuation analyses.
• Manage anti-trust or other regulatory requirements in support of legal experts.
• Pipeline building and idea generation including screening- researching potential investment opportunities- and working with relevant business units to construct evaluation frameworks for potential M&A targets.
• Lead the due diligence process- including the coordination of large teams of internal partners and external advisors.

Qualifications

• Ideally- experience in or knowledge of the M&A environment and the categories in which Kraft Heinz operates
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• 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
• Ability to work in a highly active- fast-paced environment
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Corporate Development or M&A at other similar firms in industry- investment banks- strategy- or accounting firms. MBA preferred

About Us
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do join our table and let’s make life delicious!
Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy and Collaboration
We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level – from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz – which we apply to every situation, every day.
As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You’re expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level – and you’ll be rewarded. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
Vaccination & Office Collaboration Expectations
Our highest priority is always the health, wellbeing, and safety of our Kraft Heinz family. We require our office-based, home-based, R&D, and sales team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a medical or religious accommodation.
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.