Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist - Oak Brook - The Sterling Choice

    The Sterling Choice
    The Sterling Choice Oak Brook

    8 hours ago

    $80,000 - $170,000 (USD) per year * Restaurants / Food Service
    Description

    I am partnering with a growing global food manufacturing organization that is expanding its presence across North America through strategic acquisitions. As part of this growth, the company is looking to add an M&A Integration Specialist to support both the transaction process and the successful integration of newly acquired businesses.

    This role sits within the Americas M&A and Transformation team and works closely with senior leadership across finance, operations, procurement, R&D, and commercial teams. The position provides exposure to the entire M&A lifecycle, from deal evaluation and financial analysis through post-acquisition integration and operational improvement.

    Unlike traditional finance-only roles, this position requires someone who enjoys spending time in manufacturing environments, working directly with operating teams to help drive integration, efficiency, and long-term value creation.

    Key Responsibilities

    M&A Transaction Support

    • Assist in the end-to-end execution of acquisitions within the food ingredients and food manufacturing sectors
    • Conduct financial modeling, valuation analysis, and business case development
    • Support due diligence efforts across financial, operational, and commercial areas
    • Identify and assess potential risks during the transaction process
    • Coordinate with external advisors, including investment banks, legal advisors, tax specialists, and transaction service providers
    • Prepare investment materials, financial presentations, and internal documentation for leadership review
    • Support the negotiation process and documentation during deal execution
    • Typical deal activity includes approximately two acquisitions per year.

    Post-Merger Integration & Value Creation

    • Assist in planning and executing integration initiatives for newly acquired businesses
    • Work alongside operational leadership to support manufacturing performance improvements, procurement efficiencies, pricing strategy, and margin enhancement
    • Analyze operational and financial performance to identify value creation opportunities
    • Track integration milestones and report progress to leadership
    • Participate in short- to mid-term onsite assignments at acquired manufacturing facilities

    Strategic & Operational Projects

    • Conduct strategic and operational performance analysis across the business
    • Support cost optimization initiatives and procurement synergies
    • Assist with manufacturing footprint and capacity planning analysis
    • Contribute to the implementation of best practices across multiple production facilities

    Experience

    • Approximately 3 years of experience in one of the following areas:
    • Investment Banking (M&A)
    • Transaction Services
    • Private Equity
    • Corporate Development
    • Experience working on completed M&A transactions
    • Exposure to manufacturing, food production, or industrial businesses is strongly preferred
    • Experience supporting post-merger integration or operational improvement initiatives is highly valued

    Skills & Mindset

    • Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities
    • Understanding of manufacturing operations and cost structures
    • Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong PowerPoint presentation skills
    • Hands-on, practical, and solution-oriented approach
    • Comfortable working with both executive leadership and plant-level teams
    • Highly curious, adaptable, and eager to learn
    • Willingness to travel approximately 30%, including visits to manufacturing facilities

    Additional Information

    • Location: Oak Brook, Illinois
    • Travel: Approximately 30% travel across North America
    • Opportunity to work directly on strategic acquisitions within a rapidly growing global food manufacturing organization
    * This salary range is an estimation made by beBee
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