Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
SALARY: $151,200- $179,550, bonus, and long-term incentives
COMPANY:
Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That’s right, over 100 of America’s most loved brands, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We are powered by a 19,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent, curiosity, and commitment and provide the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
ROLE SUMMARY :
Join Anheuser-Busch’s internal Wholesaler Mergers & Acquisitions and strategy team that helps to shape the future of beverage distribution in the US.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare and review sophisticated financial analyses of ownership changes within the A-B wholesaler network
- Review wholesaler acquisition and financing documents to ensure compliance with A-B Wholesaler Equity Agreement
- Lead transition of current and future A-B brands to A-B’s preferred wholesaler system
- Lead and Assist-with M&A projects related to Anheuser-Busch’s owned beverage distribution operations (AB One) -- works closely with AB One leadership, legal, tax and other functional teams to negotiate transactions, obtain senior management approvals, ensure transaction closing and support integration efforts
- Perform business valuations for prospective acquisitions and divestitures by A-B
- Participate in the negotiation and structuring of transactions involving privately held businesses
TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS:
- Consistent track record of demonstrating strong project management capabilities, adeptly coordinating multidimensional tasks across departments, and delivering results that exceed expectations
- Detail-oriented and analytical
- Industry-standard valuation methodologies for privately-held businesses
- Strong knowledge of Excel and financial modeling
- Strong knowledge of the application of finance and accounting concept
PEOPLE SKILLS:
- Self-starter with a proven ability to leverage networks and past experiences to creatively solve complex problems and navigate new situations with confidence and resourcefulness
- Proficient in fostering effective communication with external partners and business principals
- Ability to conduct diligence meetings with internal and external parties
- Ability to communicate finance concepts effectively with non-financial peers/managers and with our independent wholesalers
JOB QUALIFICATIONS :
- Beer wholesale operations and the three-tier system
- Merger and acquisition deal structures
- Tax and accounting aspects of business combinations
- Current lending environment and practices
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or related field required; MBA with finance concentration strongly preferred
- Five or more years of analytical work experience and at least 3 years Investment Banking, Public Accounting, Commercial Banking, or Corporate Finance/Planning/Development
WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH :
Anheuser-Busch has always dreamed big. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. To reimagine what a beer company can be. And what, together with our people and our partners, Anheuser-Busch can do. Our collective impact is significant. Over the last decade alone, we have contributed more than $400 million to charitable organizations that support our communities, provided over 90 million cans of emergency drinking water, and, together with our wholesaler partners, invested more than $1 billion into responsible drinking initiatives. At the heart of these investments is our shared commitment to community – providing opportunity for our people, lifting our neighbors, and making a meaningful difference in the world. This future is our purpose. A future that everyone can celebrate, and everyone can share in. A future with more cheers.
BENEFITS:
- Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
- Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
- 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
- Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
- Free Beer!