Job Description

The M&A Team reports to the CFO of Danone Group. Following the refocus of Danone in 2007 on health with the redemption of Numico, the market leader of baby food and medial nutrition, and the sale of the biscuit business, Danone\xe2\x80\x99s product portfolio has continued to change, both in terms of geographical expansion and sectors.

Over the past years the Group has been very active on the M&A & portfolio management fronts with key transactions, such as:
- the acquisition of White Wave in the US
- the disposal of Vega in Canada.
- the acquisition of the nutrition business of India\'s Wockhardt Group in August 2011, the acquisition of Centrale Laitiere du Maroc in 2013, the creation of a joint Venture with China Mengniu on Chilled Dairy in May 2013 and the acquisition of 10% stake in Mengniu in March 2014, the acquisition of Fan Milk International in October 2013.
- The unwinding of all of our partnerships with Mengniu in China

The M&A Team is split into 2 regional teams:
- one team, based in Paris, covering Europe & the Americas (SVP M&A, 2 project directors and 4 project managers).
- one team, based in Singapore and Bangkok, covering Asia Pacific Middle East and Africa (1 Director, 2 managers)
The M&A team is in charge of a large number of transactions, (on average, around 35 projects are ongoing at the same time: Joint-Venture, acquisitions and disposals) of which around 10 is completed on a yearly basis.

About the role:
As a member of the M&A team covering Asia Middle East Africa, you will actively participate to the inorganic growth strategy and execution of the Danone Group.

Main Responsibilities:

• Understand the industry with in-depth analysis with regards to Asia Pacific Middle East Africa regions
• Liaise with the Investment banks to identify potential opportunities.
• Work closely with the Corporate and regional strategy teams
• Lead the transaction process from origination to closing with a high degree of autonomy for the small and medium sized transactions and working closely with the M&A director on large transactions
• Report project development on a regular basis to the Director of the region,
• Present project analysis and transaction structure to the Director of the region, the Head of the M&A or the Group CFO.
• Organize and coordinate the due diligence process
• Coordinating with technical experts both internally and externally (bankers, audit firms, legal departments, HR etc.)
• Structure the projects from a legal and tax point of view, working closely with M&A Legal and the Tax teams
• In charge of valuation and modelling of the project in coordination with the business units, assessing financial and ESG impacts for the Group.
• Participating / leading negotiations with the targets and partners
• Preparation of integration plans to be handed over to the business teams
• Close cooperation with the business units to ensure operational success

Key internal stakeholders/relationships

• Global Board of Danone, regional presidents
• Treasury & Company Controlling departments
• Business unit leadership teams
• Finance directors

Key external stakeholders/relationships

• Banks
• Big 4 advisors

To be successful in this role, you will need\xe2\x80\xa6
The following technical skills and experience:

• Master\'s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business or management from top tier schools
• CPA or CFA or similar professional qualification
• 8-10 years of solid M&A deal working experience in Asia with proven track record (Banks, Corporate M&A\xe2\x80\xa6)
• Full investment cycle experience preferred
• Operational finance experience is a plus.
• Overseas working experiences or multinational corporation working experiences
• FMCG / CPG experience is a plus
• Solid technical skills in corporate finance and accounting,
• Strong knowledge in valuation and financial modelling
• Proven ability to communicate with the business units
• Proven ability to establish relations built on high level of trust
• Team leadership and people management
• Experience working collaboratively with all levels of internal staff, external advisors & government officials
• Fluency in English
• Fluency in Mandarin will be a plus

These soft skills:

• Pragmatic with business sense, good investment judgment and strategic thinking
• Reliable, accurate, good process organizer
• Autonomous and self-motivated, with the ability to handle high workload
• Analytical and structured with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong negotiation & communication skills
• Sound business ethics
• Curious, Keen to learn.
• Open minded and good listener
• Interest in the F&B sector
• Willing to travel (Asia-Pacific Middle East Asia and Europe)

Flexibility
Do things your way. At Danone Singapore, we believe that our teams work best when they are empowered to work flexibly \xe2\x80\x93 this is why our hybrid working policy allows you to agree the right balance of homeworking and office working, in line with yours and the team\xe2\x80\x99s needs.

Focus on development \xe2\x80\x93 your way
With a suite of learning opportunities and a strong focus on in-role development, your line manager will work closely with you to help unlock your career ambitions within Danone. Working here you will enjoy a fast-paced, complex environment, which is packed with opportunities for the entrepreneurial spirit. You\xe2\x80\x99ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, such as evian, Dumex and Aptamil, and we absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself.

Our values
We live by our core \xe2\x80\x98HOPE\xe2\x80\x99 values \xe2\x80\x93 H is for Humanism, as people are at the heart of everything we do. O is for Openness, welcoming new ideas from the world we live in. P is for Proximity, as we believe that building close relationships leads to better understanding and trust. E is for Enthusiasm, for those who are as passionate as we are about bringing health through food to as many people as possible.

Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU. For more information about Danone, our divisions and culture, please visit careers.danone.com.

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