Manager, M&A

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages a structured pipeline and tracking process to maintain visibility into global M&A opportunities and transaction activity.
• Leads due diligence efforts on acquisition targets, providing independent analysis and strategic recommendations based on information from Business Market Units (BMUs), advisors, and external stakeholders.
• Builds robust financial models, valuations, and investment analyses to support strategic decision‑making and transaction execution.
• Creates clear, compelling presentations and executive materials for senior leadership review and decision‑making.
• Serves as a key thought partner to the CGO, CDO, Leadership Team (LT), and BMU Development leaders on PHG development strategy, including inorganic growth, M&A opportunities, Development Agreements, incentive structures, and other franchisee growth and ownership proposals.
• Leads financial modeling and analysis to inform development growth decisions, partnering with PHG Finance and Legal to evaluate commercial, financial, and policy implications.
• Engages and influences stakeholders and senior leaders to drive alignment and support decision‑making, including the development of presentation materials and recommendations.
• Partners with BMUs, franchisees, and external stakeholders to design transaction structures, negotiate agreements, conduct due diligence, and support the execution of final agreements across multiple geographies.
• Coordinates and manages cross‑functional implications and alignment across Legal, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and other key business functions.
• Influences and aligns a diverse global network of stakeholders to drive collaboration, informed decision‑making, and successful business outcomes.

• 4 to 5+ years of professional experience in M&A, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Private Equity or Business Valuation.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Proficiency with Capital IQ, Pitch Book, Deal Cloud, and the Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
• Experience working across international markets and collaborating effectively with global stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the restaurant industry, including franchise business models and franchise economics.
• Project management experience, with the ability to coordinate multiple work streams and drive initiatives to successful completion.
• Experience participating in complex transactions and supporting the deal process from inception through close.
• Highly self‑motivated and results‑oriented, with the ability to independently prioritize competing priorities, drive execution, and collaborate effectively to deliver outcomes within established timelines.

Demonstrates expertise in M&A processes, financial modeling, and strategic analysis to support decision‑making and transaction execution. Proven ability to engage stakeholders and manage cross‑functional collaboration in a global context.