Director, Corporate Development

McCormick & Company

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team. McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work. We are looking to hire a Director, Corporate Development to join the team based at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The position is hybrid eligible (50% onsite per month). What We Bring To The Table: The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer: • Competitive compensation • Career growth opportunities • Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices • Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness • Tuition assistance POSITION OVERVIEW: Under general direction of the VP Development, this role leads Corporate Development/ M&A activities, aimed at delivering Growth and Operating Profit for McCormick & Co. The incumbent will liaise with both corporate staff and regional counterparts as required to review, assess and advance growth opportunities through acquisition or strategic partnership.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or other related field of study
At least 8+ years of experience in finance/accounting with 5+ years’ experience in Corporate development required in Mergers & Acquisitions or Investment Banking
Proven analytical, project management, and organizational skills with strong written and verbal communication skills required
Exceptional executive-level presentation skills and the demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and externally
Business Acumen - Exercises strong analytical judgement in understanding the Merits of a Deal including any contractual risks
Excellent judgement and diplomacy skills required to manage highly sensitive and confidential information. Needs to understand impact of verbal and non-verbal communication when meeting with perspective businesses.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage a proactive acquisition pipeline including regular governance meetings with business unit leadership and target outreach
Leads Corporate Development processes including bid negotiations with sellers or intermediaries, managing due diligence, managing financial and contractual points with advisors and coordinating transaction issues with function heads and related parties including the Executive Leadership Team, Management Committee, and Board of Directors
Business Case Creation and Communication - Lead or assist with the creation of all phases of a business case (market analysis, strategic fit, economic models, and integration plans) and the communication of the business case to all internal stakeholders
Support the global head of integration with the integration of acquired businesses
Manage special projects as required. These requests may come from a Function Head, Regional President, member(s) of the Management Committee, or members of the Executive leadership team
Maintain strategic and operational relationships with regional third-party Investment Banking firms, due diligence advisors, and potential targets.

Benefits

401k
health insurance
paid time off
Competitive compensation
Career growth opportunities
Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
Tuition assistance
Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans