M&A Manager Nordics

Do you want to shape COWIs future growth through strategic acquisitions and partnerships in the Nordics Can you originate evaluate and execute complex M&A transactions from opportunity to closing And are you a commercially minded M&A professional with solid financial and stakeholder management skills Then we would love to hear from you.

Create the solutions that will enable a better tomorrow

At COWI we create sustainable solutions that shape a better future for people communities and societies across the world. To enable COWIs strategic growth ambitions through acquisitions and partnerships we are looking for an M&A Manager to join our team.

In this role you will identify and evaluate new growth opportunities lead complex transactions from origination to closing and help shape the future direction of one of the leading consulting engineering companies in the Nordics. You will work in our key markets and geographies; including Sweden Norway and Denmark. You will work closely with senior leaders across the business and report to Bojan Gujic Group Head of M&A and Strategy.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Drive COWIs M&A pipeline by identifying assessing and engaging acquisition targets aligned with our strategic growth ambitions across Sweden Norway and Denmark.
• Lead end-to-end M&A transactions managing the full deal lifecycle from initial screening and valuation through due diligence negotiation signing and closing.
• Deliver strategic and financial analyses developing business cases valuations and investment recommendations to support executive decision-making.
• Partner closely with country leadership teams business units and external advisors to identify and develop acquisition opportunities build organizational alignment and ensure successful execution and long-term value creation from M&A activities.

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future

The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you whether they are colleagues partners or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

On top of that you will have:

• A Masters or Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Business Administration Strategy Accounting or a related discipline.
• Strong financial modelling valuation and business case development skills.
• Experience leading or supporting M&A transactions corporate development initiatives or strategic investments.
• Effective stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence senior decision-makers.
• An ability to manage complex projects and drive results across multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in English and Swedish and/or another Nordic language is considered an advantage.

A place to work and so much more

At COWI we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity and sometimes even our courage to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100% of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in the Nordic region the UK North America and India we are currently more than 8000 people who bring their expertise in engineering architecture energy and environment into play.

Do you have more questions

If you have any questions about the role or what we have to offer please reach out to Group Head of M&A and Strategy Bojan Gujic or Talent Acquisition Specialist Sara Kuikka

Get to know us even better at our website where you can learn more about our projects our strategy what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.

Before you apply

All you need to include in your application is your CV no photo or application letter. At an interview you can tell us everything we need to know about why youre interested in joining COWI. As for the photo we prefer to form our first impression in person rather than from a picture.