M&A Director W - M H/F Bel

Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you!

Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!

#IWorkForAllForGood

Since the past 20 years, Bel put the Corporate Sustainability & Responsibility at the heart of its strategy, enabling us to become a mission-lead company (since 2024). Hence we created the Impact Team, gathering in the same community Environmental, Social, Governance and Finance teams. The Impact function brings together Profitability and Sustainability to serve a global performance model based on two legs co-piloting. Profitability and sustainability are not opposing goals, but the two pillars of a responsible growth model. By combining financial and non-financial drivers, we empower our teams to act with both short-term efficiency and long-term vision. By joining the Impact function within our Finance, CSR and M&A teams, you'll help build a more responsible model, where every decision creates value for today and for the future.

LOCATION AND START DATE

Permanent contract to be filled as soon as possible
Location: Suresnes (92) - Bel Group headquarters

In a context of transformation and growth, theM&A Directorplays a key role in defining and executing the Group's external growth and strategic partnership strategy. As M&A Director, you are responsible for identifying, analyzing, negotiating and monitoring the Group'sexternal growth (acquisitions, divestments, partnerships) operations, with a constantfocus on sustainable value creation.We are seeking a committed individual with strong business acumen, who is curious and eager to work on cross-border and cross-cultural projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy & Origination

- Contribute to the definition of the Group's overall M&A strategy, in alignment with the corporate vision.
- Continuously identify new investment, acquisition or divestment opportunities inall the key regions for Bel(market screening, sector monitoring, trend analysis, etc.).
- Oversee the mapping of potential targets and coordinate initial outreach phases.

Analysis & Due Diligence

- Lead and supervise the financial, strategic and operational analysis of targets: business plan modelling, valuation, synergy analysis and risk identification.
- Lead due diligence processes (financial, legal, tax and operational) in coordination with internal teams and external advisors.
- Challenge and validate analysis materials prepared for senior management and governance bodies.

Negotiation & Structuring

- Prepare, coordinate and lead negotiations with counterparties (targets, sellers, advisory firms, investment banks, etc.).
- Define transaction structures (legal and financial) with the support of internal teams (legal, tax, finance) and external lawyers/advisors.
- Ensure the drafting, supervision and validation of contractual documentation (LOI, SPA, shareholders' agreements, etc.) in collaboration with the legal team.

Project Management

- Lead M&A projects endtoend: timeline management, stakeholder coordination (internal and external), reporting and overall project governance.
- Drive crossfunctional project teams: finance,tax,legal, HR, IT, operations, etc.
- Ensure postacquisition followup (closing, integration, performance monitoring, compliance with deal commitments).

Reporting & Communication

- Prepare presentations, executive summaries and reports for the Corporate Group M&A Director, the Executive Committeeand the internal governance bodies.
- Communicate proactively and transparently on project progress to all relevant departments.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

- Master's degree (Business School, Engineering School or equivalent)
- Significant experience (10+ years) incorporataM&A,investment banking, private equity ortransaction advisory
- Strong knowledge of financial modelling, valuation techniques, and the legal and tax aspects of transactions.

Key Skills

- Strong strategic and analytical capabilities (high level of synthesis, rigor).
- Leadership skills, ability to manage crossfunctional projects, and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proven experience in negotiating and structuring complexand internationaldeals.
- High level of autonomy, resultsdriven mindset, strong business orientation and adaptability.
- Fluent English required,additional languages are a plus depending on the Group's international scope.

OUR ADVANTAGES

- Fixed salary over 13 months
- Performance bonus
- Profit-sharing/Employee savings plan (PEE)
- Company restaurant
- Compensatory leave (RTT)
- Health and life insurance
- Access to the many benefits of the Social and Economic Committee (CSE)
- Remote working policy

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