Director, Wholesaler Mergers & Acquisitions

Anheuser-Busch • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Anheuser-Busch’s internal Wholesaler Mergers & Acquisitions and strategy team, a high-impact group shaping the future of beverage distribution in the U.S. Partner with senior leaders, independent wholesalers, and cross-functional teams to execute complex transactions, drive strategic growth, and strengthen our route-to-market.

Requirements

• Consistent track record of demonstrating strong project management capabilities, adeptly coordinating multidimensional tasks across departments, and delivering results that exceed expectations
• Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail
• Understanding of industry-standard valuation methodologies for privately-held businesses
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and financial modeling or forecasting
• Solid understanding of finance and accounting principles
• Ability to develop strategic plans and clearly communicate them to Sr. Leadership
• Self-starter with a track record of leveraging networks, creativity, and resourcefulness to solve complex problems
• Skilled at fostering effective communication with external partners and business principals
• Experience conducting due diligence meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to explain financial concepts clearly to non-financial colleagues and independent wholesalers
• Five or more years of relevant work experience
• 5 days in office

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with beer wholesale operations and the three-tier system
• Knowledge in the following areas preferred, but not required: Contract negotiation, M&A deal structures, financial concepts for an independent business, and lending structures

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage M&A projects related to Anheuser-Busch’s owned beverage distribution operations (AB ONE) -- work closely with AB ONE leadership, legal, commercial and other functional teams to negotiate transactions, obtain senior management approvals, ensure transaction closing and support integration efforts
• Participate in the negotiation and structuring of transactions involving privately held businesses
• Perform business valuations for prospective acquisitions and divestitures by AB
• Prepare and review sophisticated financial analyses of ownership changes within the A-B wholesaler network
• Review wholesaler acquisition and financing documents to ensure compliance with AB Wholesaler Equity Agreement
• Lead transition of current and future AB brands to AB’s preferred wholesaler system

Benefits

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
• Free Beer!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees