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The role is designed for a professional who has already built solid execution experience in investment banking, transaction advisory, corporate M&A, private equity or a comparable transaction-led environment, and is now ready to take ownership of complex projects in a global corporate setting. Working closely with the Global Head of M&A and a Senior M&A Manager, the successful candidate will contribute across the full M&A lifecycle, from origination and screening through assessment, execution and sign-to-close activities.\nThe position requires strong interpersonal maturity, analytical rigor and sound business judgment, combined with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-exposure environment. It offers direct visibility to Ferrero’s C-suite and senior executives, as well as attractive future career development opportunities within the Group.\nMain Responsibilities:\nAs M&A and Business Development Manager, you will help identify, screen and evaluate inorganic growth opportunities, taking ownership of strategic, commercial and financial analyses that support Ferrero’s investment decisions.\nYou will be responsible for coordinating comprehensive due diligence processes, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to evaluate target companies, market dynamics, competitive positioning, growth prospects and potential synergies with the Ferrero Group.\nYou will also build and review financial models, valuation analyses and investment cases to support decision-making.\nYou will prepare presentations and recommendation materials for senior management and contribute to sign-to-close activities, as required. You will also oversee overall project management, including fee negotiation, budget adherence and compliance with internal processes and procedures.\nYou will be expected to actively contribute to discussions around transaction structuring and the negotiation of transaction agreements.\nAbout You:\nYou hold a master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Management or a related subject and have approximately 8-10 years of relevant professional experience in a transaction-intensive environment such as Investment Banking, Transaction Advisory, Corporate M&A, Private Equity or a comparable role.\nYou have beendirectly involved in M&A processes and are comfortable moving between strategic assessment, financial analysis, valuation work, due diligence coordination and senior-level presentation materials. You have fluency in English and haveexcellent command of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.\nYou have a strong analytical mindset, excellent attention to detail andproven project management capabilities, with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and work effectively across functions and geographies.\nYou bring an entrepreneurial mindset, strategic thinking and strong problem-solving skills, together with the interpersonal maturity to build credibility and influence across senior stakeholders. You are self-motivated, accountable and comfortable interacting with senior management and company executives in a clear, concise and business-oriented way. Youwork with genuine passion, resilience, and commitment, thriving in demanding, fast-paced, and often unpredictable environments.\nYou are flexible, result-oriented and available to travel internationally up to 25% of the time, including on short notice when project needs require it.\nIf you are atransaction-driven professional who combinesanalytical rigor, sound judgment and the confidence to operate with senior stakeholders in a global environment, we would like to hear from you.\nWhat We Offer:\nCareers with caring built in - discover our benefits here.\nAbout Ferrero:\nFerrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.\nDE&I at Ferrero:\nFerrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. 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