VP - Mergers & Acquisitions (m/f/d)

ABOUT THE ROLE

The VP M&A is responsible for the management of all acquisitions and divestitures within Essity globally. In this capacity, you will play a pivotal role in developing and driving the M&A strategy, collaborating closely with the Business Units.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you’ll also engage with BU Leadership teams and other senior stakeholders across the organization.

This role encompasses steering a company with significant global operations, including EUR 13 billion in revenue and a workforce of around 36,000.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Propose M&A strategies based on thorough business evaluations
• Develop and lead the M&A process, including negotiations with counterparties
• Ensure that group M&A activities align with the overall corporate strategy by closely collaborating with senior management and key stakeholders, particularly the executive team
• Oversee acquisitions and divestitures, ensuring they meet appropriate standards and that risks are well understood. Work closely with internal experts in legal, tax, technical, environmental, and other relevant areas
• Prepares and advises on the material and key figures to be presented to key stakeholders (esp. the Essity Group Board) or in order for them to arrive at well informed decisions
• Leads and develops the M&A team and function in terms of efficiency, structure and people
• Offer expert advice and support to other functions and executive management
• Proactively drive the M&A agenda, identifying opportunities and implementing strategic initiatives

WHO YOU ARE

• Possess a master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• You have a high understanding of financial statements, valuation methods, and financial modelling
• Ability to identify strategic investment opportunities, assess risks, and make informed decisions
• Develop and execute M&A strategies aligned with the organization’s goals
• Identify potential targets and evaluating their fit within the company’s portfolio
• Effectively negotiation with target companies, shareholders, and other stakeholders
• Familiarity with legal aspects of M&A, including contracts, due diligence, and compliance. Understanding antitrust laws and regulations
• You are a proactive, business minded, with a commercial mindset
• Lead cross-functional teams during due diligence, integration, and post-merger phases
• Articulate complex ideas to executives, board members, and external parties
• Dynamic and sociable with a proactive mindset, skilled in building relationships and driving initiatives
• Build relationships both internally and externally
• Fluent in English

Position is located in Stockholm Sweden, but it can be based in any of the major Essity locations in Europe.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach theirfull potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

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Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place.

With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.