M&A & Integration Specialist

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At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture.

We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.

Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.

By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet.

If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us !

M&A & Integration Specialist – Transactions & Food Manufacturing

Location: Hybrid (remote & in-office, North America)

The Role

Following an internal evolution and continued growth, Solina is creating this new position within its Americas M&A & Transformation team.

Reporting to the Head of M&A for the Americas, you will support the full M&A lifecycle—from transaction execution through post-merger integration—working closely with North American leadership and Group functions (Operations, Finance, R&D, Procurement, Commercial).

This role goes beyond traditional finance. Success requires strong transaction skills and a genuine interest in manufacturing environments, with regular on-site involvement at acquired food businesses.

Key Responsibilities

M&A Transactions

• Support end-to-end M&A processes across food ingredients and food manufacturing

• Financial analysis, valuation, business plans, and synergy assessment

• Identification of key risks during due diligence

• Coordination of financial, operational, and commercial due diligence

• Collaboration with external advisors (banks, legal, tax, TS)

• Preparation of investment memoranda and presentations

• Support negotiation of transaction documentation
  (Typical deal flow: ~2 transactions per year)

Post-Merger Integration & Value Creation

• Contribute to integration planning and execution

• Support initiatives across manufacturing performance, procurement, pricing, margins, and R&D alignment

• Analyze operational and financial data to identify performance levers

• Track integration progress and escalate key issues

• Participate in short- to mid-term on-site assignments

Cross-Functional Projects

• Strategic and operational performance analysis

• Cost optimization and procurement synergies

• Manufacturing footprint and capacity assessments

• Best-practice implementation across the Group

Candidate Profile

Experience

• ~3 years in Investment Banking (M&A), Transaction Services, Private Equity, or Corporate Development

• Hands-on experience on completed M&A transactions

• Exposure to industrial or manufacturing businesses is a strong plus

• Post-merger integration or operational project experience highly valued

Skills & Mindset

• Strong financial and analytical skills with operational awareness

• Understanding of manufacturing cost structures

• Advanced Excel and solid PowerPoint skills

• Hands-on, pragmatic, and solution-oriented

• Comfortable working with both senior leadership and plant-level teams

• Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn

• Willingness to travel (~30%)

What We Offer

• A key role in Solina’s growth and M&A strategy

• Exposure to the full deal lifecycle, from execution to integration

• Strong deal flow and operational impact

• Close interaction with senior leadership

• Internal mobility and long-term career opportunities within Solina

• Hybrid working model (remote & in-office)

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

Salary Range: $85,000 – $120,000 (depending on experience and location)

We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment