Manager, Corporate Development

Mondelēz International•Chicago, IL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This role will help evaluate acquisitions, partnerships, alliances, joint ventures, and start-ups in current and new businesses. The Manager, Corporate Development will be part of the transaction team and manage the valuation of new business opportunities. The position involves participating in and managing aspects of transaction execution, including project management, due diligence, and valuation. This includes collaborating closely with business teams, internal functional experts (legal, accounting, tax, etc.), and outside advisors to support execution. The role also involves collaborating with business unit leaders and functional experts to create business propositions that align with the overall strategic evaluation. The individual will develop financial projections for M&A opportunities, perform detailed financial analysis, develop comprehensive pro-forma financial models, valuation analysis, and synergy models. Additionally, they will create and deliver high-quality presentation materials and recommendations to senior leaders and decision-makers. This position supports global M&A priorities as a member of a small team influencing long-term, company-wide investment initiatives. Collaboration across the company is key to assessing and prioritizing M&A transactions to align with corporate strategy and growth objectives. The role also emphasizes investing in personal growth and development, including industry and business knowledge, and collaborating with and helping to develop peers.

Requirements

Experience at an investment bank, private equity, venture capital or corporate development group.
Strong quantitative and analytic skills.
Advanced modeling skills with the ability to work with others in complex tasks and review work products.
Ability to synthesize data into meaningful conclusions and recommendations.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with aggressive timelines.
Broad financial acumen including a strong foundation in accounting and corporate finance principles (comprehensive understanding of valuation methodologies).
Desire to learn about the dynamics and trends of the global food industry.
Intellectual curiosity and passion to build a best-of-class M&A brand.
Comfortable performing in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing internal and external resources.
Flexibility to manage projects across time zones and adapt certain approaches to different cultures and working styles.
Willingness to challenge assumptions and the status quo to help establish best practices and leading M&A capabilities as a team.
Integrity and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values, policies and external regulations.
Strong background in Finance and Accounting
Excellent communication (both oral and written), interpersonal and organizational skills
Experience managing multiple projects and outside relationships
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced, changing environment and be detail oriented
Bachelor's Degree with top-tier academic background
4 or more years of M&A experience at an investment bank, private equity firm, venture capital firm or corporate development group
Extensive valuation experience, in particular, building complex discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation models and conducting comparable transaction/company valuation analyses
Working knowledge of IFRS/GAAP accounting standards
Proficient in the use of analysis tools and data sources such as FactSet, Euromonitor, Nielsen, MergerMarket, Bloomberg, and financial reporting applications

Responsibilities

Participate in and manage aspects of transaction execution including project management, due diligence and valuation, working closely with business teams, internal functional experts (e.g. legal, accounting, tax, etc.), and outside advisors to support execution.
Collaborate with business unit leaders and functional experts to create business propositions and ensuring that they reflect the overall strategic evaluation.
Develop financial projections for M&A opportunities.
Perform detailed financial analysis; develop comprehensive pro-forma financial models, valuation analysis and synergy models in support of potential transactions.
Create and deliver high-quality presentation materials and recommendations to senior leaders and decision makers.
Support our global M&A priorities as a member of a small team that influences long-term, company-wide investment initiatives.
Collaborate across the company to help assess and prioritize M&A transactions to best align with corporate strategy and growth objectives.
Invest in your own personal growth and development including growing your knowledge of the industry and business.
Collaborate with and help develop peers.