- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist - Oak Brook - The Sterling Choice
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
Post-Merger Integration & Value Creation
Strategic & Operational Projects
Experience
Skills & Mindset
Additional Information
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Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist
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Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
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