Manager, Strategy and M&A

About Amcor

Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other products. Amcor works with leading companies around the world to protect their products and the people who rely on them, differentiate brands, and improve value chains through a range of flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and services. The company is focused on making packaging that is increasingly light-weighted, recyclable and reusable, and made using a rising amount of recycled content. Around 47,000 Amcor people generate US$12.5 billion in sales from operations that span about 230 locations in 40-plus countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC

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JOB DETAILS

Position Job Title:Manager, Strategy and M&A

BG and BU:AFEMEA, Strategy and M&A

Function:Strategy and M&A

Location:Zurich, Switzerland HQ

Line Manager’s Job Title:Vice President Strategy and M&A

Advertising Legal Entity:Amcor Group GmbH, Zürich/Switzerland

Work contract Legal Entity:Amcor Group GmbH, Zürich/Switzerland

Contract Type:Permanent

JOB PURPOSE

This is a great opportunity for a high potential individual to join AFEMEA, Amcor Flexibles Europe Middle East & Africa, with €3bn of sales and over 50 plants across 18 countries, as a Manager in its Strategy and M&A team. The team is small but has a high profile supporting AFEMEA’s strategic agenda working on portfolio projects such as acquisitions and divestments as well as organic growth projects. The role reports directly into the VP Strategy, M&A and Integration who is a member of AFEMEA’s Leadership Team with responsibility for AFEMEA’s M&A agenda, a range of strategic projects and its annual strategic plan.

The team is responsible for:

• Developing and stewarding the strategy for AFEMEA including both organic and inorganic growth
• Developing a target list of potential acquisition targets and prosecuting against these
• Leading the annual strategy cycle for AFEMEA
• Leading and/or supporting Business Unit (BU) and Functional strategic initiatives

JOB DIMENSIONS & SCOPE

Scope of responsibility is Amcor’s business in Europe, Middle East and Africa. The role will be based in Zurich.

Internal Stakeholders:

• VP Strategy M&A Integration & team
• AFEMEA Leadership team
• Central Functions, especially Corporate Strategy Development Group (SDG)

Amcor has a track record of externally recruiting high potential talent into its Strategy and M&A team and then promoting into other internal roles within Europe and globally.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

AFEMEA is looking to hire an individual with 5+ years of experience, including management of M&A transactions and strategic projects.

Key responsibilities include both M&A and strategy projects:

• Identify and track acquisition opportunities across AFEMEA;
• Manage the acquisition process from identification through relationship building & due diligence to deal completion
• Provide full support on all aspects of transaction evaluation and execution
• Construct detailed business cases including financial modelling analysis
• Build relationships, manage and coordinate internal stakeholders and external advisors on transactions
• Prepare senior management and board papers to review progress and approve transactions
• Coordinate transaction documentation in conjunction with senior team members and internal and external legal counsels to ensure appropriate contractual arrangements.
• Support deal process and negotiation preparation including strategy development and drafting of documents such as term sheets, MOUs, offer letters etc
• Support the annual AFEMEA Strategic Plan process
• Lead strategic projects across functions and Business Units
• Develop strategic thinking capabilities across AFEMEA
• Define and review strategic choices making clear recommendations to AFEMEA’s leadership team

MAJOR CHALLENGES & COMPLEXITIES

Within this role you will gain significant exposure to business leaders and have the opportunity to forge a strong international network within the organisation. Given the nature of the projects, at times the environment can be especially demanding including tight deadlines and pressured situations.

QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS

• At least 5 years’ experience of direct M&A experience including hands-on execution experience at a leading investment bank, boutique advisor, private equity form or accounting firm
• Master’s or MBA (preferred)
• Track record of being able to motivate action within a complex corporate environment
• Packaging experience is useful but not a prerequisite
• Strong team player with good interpersonal / influencing skills
• Commercial mind-set and ability to quickly understand a business, its key drivers and challenges
• Strong presentation skills supported by excellent communication and problem-solving capabilities
• Able to deliver Leadership Team and Board ready materials that succinctly communicate key messages
• Self-starter, able to work autonomously, manage multiple tasks and prioritise successfully
• Ambitious, motivated and possess a desire to succeed and outperform
• Fluent in English – other European languages would be a strong benefit

AMCOR FLEXIBLES EMEA

With more than 55 plants in 22 countries, Amcor Flexibles Europe, Middle East and Africa (AFEMEA), a division of Amcor, is a market leader and the world’s largest supplier of flexible packaging. We deliver innovative packaging solutions and provide enhanced quality products for the food, beverage, pharma, personal care, medical and industrial markets. Its award winning approach towards sustainability makes AFEMEA the preferred partner for customers looking for responsible packaging solutions.