Sr Director Mergers & Acquisitions
About The Position
Lamb Weston is seeking a Senior Director, Mergers & Acquisitions, to lead corporate M&A and advise the CFO, CEO, and Executive Chairman on acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic investments. The role helps determine capital deployment, identify transformational opportunities, lead transaction execution, and drive value realization after closing. It reports directly to the CFO and involves regular engagement with executive leadership, the Executive Chairman, the CEO, and the Board of Directors. The Senior Director will partner with Corporate Strategy to shape and execute the company’s inorganic growth agenda, assess opportunities across global markets and business segments, and lead transactions from origination through closing. The position also supports integration planning and value realization, provides recommendations on strategic investment decisions and capital allocation, and contributes to broader enterprise finance leadership. The role mentors finance talent, leads an Analyst or Manager, and directs ad hoc cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, strategic finance, or M&A advisory.
- Significant transaction experience involving acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, strategic investments, or joint ventures.
- Advanced financial modeling and valuation expertise.
- Strong commercial judgment and analytical rigor.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and business leaders.
- Exceptional written, presentation, and communication skills.
- Experience managing multiple strategic priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Vice President or equivalent experience within a leading investment banking, private equity, or corporate development organization.
- Experience working with public company boards and executive leadership teams.
- Experience in multinational organizations.
- Understanding of regulatory, governance, and compliance considerations associated with strategic transactions.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Corporate Strategy leadership to shape and execute Lamb Weston’s inorganic growth agenda.
- Identify, evaluate, and prioritize acquisition, partnership, joint venture, and investment opportunities aligned with company strategy.
- Develop M&A investment theses aligned with long-term growth objectives.
- Monitor industry trends, competitive dynamics, market disruptions, and emerging opportunities.
- Maintain executive-level relationships with investment bankers, advisors, and potential transaction counterparties.
- Advise senior leaders on transaction alternatives and capital deployment.
- Source and evaluate acquisition opportunities.
- Build and oversee valuation, financial modeling, and scenario-planning analyses.
- Lead negotiations alongside senior executives and external advisors.
- Direct due diligence across financial, operational, commercial, tax, human resources, and legal areas.
- Structure transactions to maximize strategic and financial outcomes, including synergy realization, while minimizing transaction risks and integration challenges.
- Prepare investment recommendations for executive leadership and the Board.
- Lead deal execution through signing and closing.
- Develop synergy cases and investment return frameworks.
- Partner with business leaders to establish integration priorities and accountability.
- Support post-close integration planning and execution.
- Monitor value realization and identify opportunities to accelerate returns.
- Present complex financial and strategic analyses to senior executives.
- Provide objective recommendations on significant investment opportunities and support enterprise capital allocation decisions.
- Advise leadership on strategic alternatives, risks, and value-creation opportunities.
- Mentor high-potential finance talent.
- Lead a team of Analyst or Manager and establish and direct ad hoc teams from multiple disciplines and/or business units.
- Contribute to the development of the company’s strategic finance capabilities and an enterprise-wide business perspective.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
- Health Reimbursement Accounts
- Well-being programs, including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan with company contributions
- Financial planning services
- Employee stock purchase program
- Health Savings Accounts
- Life and accident insurance
- Family-friendly employee events
- Employee Assistance Program services, including mental health and concierge-type services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
