Director, M&A

Mergers & Acquisitions Director

In order to deliver on our new growth culture and Accelerate Sail ‘27 targets, we are accelerating our inorganic agenda and growing our M&A team.  The M&A function at Carlsberg is responsible for setting our Group-wide inorganic strategy and delivering on all inorganic growth initiatives, including acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and partnerships. 

The Director, M&A role will enable us to deliver on this through overseeing M&A projects from origination through to completion; bringing valuation knowledge and the ability to structure transactions creatively; taking charge in setting a negotiation strategy and negotiating successfully; and facilitating collaboration among a diverse group of senior internal stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing

Leading M&A Projects:

• Overseeing projects from origination through to execution.
• Ensuring projects align with strategic goals and deliver desired outcomes.
• Interrogating business plans and ensuring a rigorous approach to valuation of potential opportunities.

Transaction Structuring and Negotiations:

• Develop creative transaction structures to optimize deal terms, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Setting and implementing effective negotiation strategies to secure favorable terms and conditions.

Stakeholder Management:

• Developing relationships with senior internal stakeholders.
• Facilitating communication and collaboration across diverse groups.

What we’re looking for

Experience in M&A:

• Minimum of 8-10 years experience in M&A, from investment banking, corporate development, or private equity.
• Extensive international transaction experience.
• Experience in overseeing M&A initiatives from the initial stages through to completion.

Financial Expertise:

• Financial modeling skills with a deep understanding of valuation techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of financial modeling and the ability to creatively structure transactions.

Negotiation Skills:

• Strong ability to set and implement negotiation strategies.
• Skillful in managing complicated transaction negotiations.

Educational Background:

• Solid academic background with a numerical degree from a leading institution (e.g., finance, business, economics).

Stakeholder Management:

• Experience in managing relationships with senior internal stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Strategic Thinking:

• Ability to align M&A activities with strategic goals.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.

Personal Characteristics:

Other essential characteristics include a resourceful and responsive nature, the ability to handle uncertainty, and the capability to work proficiently within tight timeframes when required. Moreover, high attention to detail, a relationship-oriented focus, and adherence to confidentiality are also crucial elements.

What you can expect

In Carlsberg, we are brewing for a better today and tomorrow and what we can offer you is an equal opportunity to grow across our company. We believe that each employee drives their own seat in designing their career path and we fully support them endeavouring to create as many development opportunities as possible through internal promotions, Short / Long Time Assignments (STA/LTA), and horizontal moves within different markets.

All of this is taking place in a culturally diverse environment, where we celebrate our successes together and where no matter where you are from, who you are, or what experiences you bring to the table, all we say is: WELCOME YOU!

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If you join our team, some of the benefits you’ll enjoy are:

• Flexible, hybrid work model
• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
• Unlimited soft and coffee drinks in the office
• Monthly beer and soft drink allowance
• Well-equipped and comfortable office in the heart of Carlsberg City District in Valby, Copenhagen
• Opportunities to have fun together during regular Friday bars with alcohol and alcohol-free drinks.
• Being part of a company with an enormous heritage and a strong connection with Denmark’s Capital City

At Carlsberg, we pride ourselves on being Purpose-led and Performance-focused in everything we do. Our diverse perspectives, unique abilities, and experiences don’t just shape our Performance, they make us who we are across the Group.

With so many iconic brands, we know our differences are what make us stand out. And while we are different, we are unified by our shared Purpose: Carlsberg should be a force for good, dedicated to brewing for a better today and tomorrow.

Interested?

Apply through the link. Please notice that this is the only way we accept applications.

The deadline for applying is the 31st of March 2025. We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled sooner than the deadline, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Carlsberg Group: Brewing for a better today and tomorrow

For us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our beers and our brands. At Carlsberg, we want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and international experience to ensure that our organization stays agile, inclusive and prepared for future growth. Only by acknowledging and harvesting from different perspectives and experiences, will we gain competitive advantage and leverage the effect of diversity for business growth. Carlsberg aims to create equal access to opportunity regardless of social identity, and we encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by law.