VP M&A and Corporate Development

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

The M&A Manager supports the VP of M&A and Corporate Development to execute a medium-term M&A strategy and manage process related to strategic acquisitions, minority investments and divestitures within the North America region to accelerate Kerry’s growth and strengthen our market position. This role requires strong industry knowledge to support opportunities that align with consumer and regulatory trends and supply chain dynamics. The ideal candidate will manage the full transaction lifecycle and related integration or divestment programs. The individual will be part of and contribute to the Kerry M&A team and consistently apply relevant processes and playbooks and the individual must be in the office in Beloit, WI 2-3 days each week.  . Strong project management skills are required.

 

 

Key responsibilities

 

 

Target Company Evaluations

•  Co-ordination of NDA preparation and signing.

•  Preparation of company profiles including business and portfolio overview, manufacturing footprint and capabilities, financial headlines, company ownership and management.

•  Initial review of target company corporate presentation and/or information memorandum.

•  Preliminary commercial, manufacturing, scientific and profitability evaluation of company or technology.

 

Transaction Documents

•  Perform detailed financial modeling, valuation, and scenario analysis specific to target businesses.

•  Preparation of investment deck outlining strategic rationale, company information and alignment to Kerry go to market, technology and channel strategies.

 

Transaction Management

•  Manage due diligence across commercial, technical (RD&A, Regulatory, food science) manufacturing, supply chain and financial areas.

•  Coordinate with internal stakeholders (senior executive and functional) and external advisors (financial, tax, legal, environmental).

•  Supports preparation and review of legal contracts.

 

Integration Planning and Execution

•  Develop post-merger integration strategies with business team, global integration and project management teams.

•  Support broader integration and functional teams on information sharing and ad-hoc requests. Participation in integration steering committee meetings.

 

Governance & Reporting

•  Prepare executive presentations and recommendations for senior leaders, project and business teams.

 

Real Estate Portfolio Management

•  Manage relationship with external real estate brokers and engage with Kerry business teams and legal counsel.

•  Oversee sale of assets, renewal and exit of leases, including contract reviews.

Qualifications and skills

•  Strong interest in the Kerry North America Food & Beverage sector.

•  Problem-solving attitude and business growth mindset.

•  Strong team player wishing to immerse themselves in Kerry.

•  Ability to work cross-functionally within a matrix structure.

•  Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics or similar. MBA or CFA preferred.

•  5+ years of experience in M&A, corporate development, or investment banking within Food & Beverage, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Retail or similar.

•  Good understanding of food industry economics, manufacturing and supply chain.

•  Expertise in financial modeling and company valuation. Detail oriented.

•  Strong stakeholder management skills.

•  Experience with acquisition integration.

•  Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and financial analysis tools.

•  Travel as required for business meetings and site visits.

 

The pay range for this position is $107,757 - $181,563 in Annual Salary.  Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role.  Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.  In addition, this position is also eligible to earn a performance-based incentive compensation.  Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.  This job posting is anticipated to expire on 2/28/2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Kerry is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This commitment applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, training, and career development. Kerry also takes affirmative action to ensure that minorities, women, disabled veterans, and other protected groups are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

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