Senior Manager, M&A

Mergers & Acquisitions

Senior Manager

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 Group 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 corporate partnerships. 

What you’ll be doing

Getting involved in M&A projects

• Project-managing M&A projects from start to finish, collaborating with experienced team members.  This includes business case preparation (together with input from the local markets), overall project co-ordination and providing regular updates to stakeholders

Developing our ways of working

• Building and maintaining a consistent framework for evaluating M&A opportunities from a strategic perspective
• Developing our M&A ways of working and engaging with the regional and functional teams on these

Group M&A programme management:

• Maintaining an overview of M&A projects and prospects for the group
• Helping develop potential targets into live opportunities, through monitoring prospects and putting in place an engagement plan for our Strategic Targets

• Managing team routines and tools to ensure efficient operations
• Preparing regular reports for the Executive Committee and Supervisory Board, including materials for the annual Strategy Day

What we’re looking for

The preferred candidate will bring:

• Some experience in mergers and acquisitions.
• Highly effective project management skills to oversee and coordinate M&A projects.
• A solid understanding of valuation techniques and financial principles.
• An insightful approach to analysing and exploring potential business ventures.
• Academic background with a numerical degree from a leading institution.

Other characteristics that are important are a responsive approach, adaptability, the ability to work with uncertainty and to work effectively during stressful situations and to tight deadlines when required, high levels of attention to detail, a relationship-focused approach, and a commitment to confidentiality.

Technical M&A expertise and negotiation skills are not critical enablers for this role, but this will be a great growth opportunity for the right candidate to develop these skills.

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!

We encourage you to visit and learn more about our DE&I Strategy: Sustainability » Our ESG programme » Diversity, Equity and Inclusion « Carlsberg Group

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.