Manager - M&A Finance (m/f/d)

As a leading international food wholesaler, we at METRO are specialized in catering to the needs of hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa), independent merchants (Traders), and more. With approximately 15 million customers worldwide, our unique multichannel mix offers the flexibility of purchasing goods in-store or via our digitally connected Food Service Distribution (FSD) delivery. In addition, we are continuously expanding our international online marketplace, METRO MARKETS, to meet the needs of our professional customers. We furthermore take pride in our commitment to sustainability which is considered in all our actions and being listed in various sustainability indices and rankings for years is proof for our dedication (e. g. MSCI, CDP, Dow Jones Sustainability Index). With our business operations spanning 32 countries, over 90,000 employees worldwide and generating sales of around €30 billion in the fiscal year 2022/23, we are determined to continue our journey to growth. 

At METRO, we have set ourselves ambitious goals with our “sCore” growth strategy which is closely accompanied by our Fundamentals. These shared values provide us with rules of conduct that are binding for everyone at METRO, in all countries and companies. Our commitment to wholesale is at the forefront of our mission, and we are constantly striving to improve. With our ONE METRO spirit, everyone stands together, bringing curiosity, determination, courage, drive, commitment, and trust. Find out more about METRO at careers.metroag.de. 

Your focus will be on diverse and complex finance-related tasks. Here you will make a decisive contribution to the success of our international M&A projects. 

• You will manage the financial workstream on M&A projects.
• You will actively coordinate with the M&A, Legal, Tax, Accounting, Controlling and Treasury departments as well as the operating units and build up a broad network within the Group.
• You will be responsible for the financial due diligence processes, coordinating with external advisors, preparing purchase price mechanisms, and managing the closing accounts process.
• At the same time, you will analyse business plans and valuation models, prepare scenario calculations, and prepare or support valuations and PPAs.
• You will assess strategic projects in terms of their benefits for METRO's relevant performance indicators and make recommendations for decisions. 
• You forecast the effects of transactions on METRO's key financial indicators and create simulations and integrated financial models.
• You will draft and negotiate relevant sections in SPAs.

• You have at least five years of professional experience in a transaction-related environment, e.g. in transaction advisory services of ​​a consulting company.
• You are familiar with M&A processes and the associated financial matters (e.g. purchase price mechanism/EV to equity bridge).
• You have graduated in Finance with an above-average degree.
• In addition to a strong focus on results, we value robust analytical skills that allow you to comprehend the significance of individual key figures and their interrelations for the entire METRO Group, enabling you to derive the most effective measures.
• You appreciate a holistic approach and cross-functional collaborations in a dynamic and international environment.
• You demonstrate leadership qualities, and you manage your stakeholders and partners even without a direct reporting line.
• You enjoy taking initiative, assume responsibility, and prefer working independently with a high level of commitment.
• You are fluent in business English; proficiency in other languages ​​is considered advantageous.

What we offer: 

• To be part of a fast-growing international team that has significant scaling ambitions across multiple markets.
• Work-Life Balance: Trusted working hours, 30 days of vacation and home office options
• Further training: A comprehensive further training offer over an own training team as well as an own annual training budget
• Well-being: Health programs, a free fitness studio on our campus and regular employee events
• Comfort: Very good public transport connections and free parking spaces including charging facilities for e-mobility. A canteens with a varied selection of meals and discounts in our stores and at many partner companies