Director, M&A Finance

Director, M&A Finance

This role leads end-to-end execution of strategic transactions—including acquisitions, divestitures, and corporate development initiatives—covering financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and presentations to the M&A Steering Committee. The ideal candidate brings strong project management, finance, accounting, strategic insight, and cross-functional leadership to drive successful outcomes. This role partners with the VP of Business Development and M&A, senior leadership, and business unit leaders to manage both proprietary and advisor-led transactions across North America, LATAM, and Europe, with significant exposure to the Company's key stakeholders. Responsibilities include evaluating strategic opportunities through financial and qualitative analysis, identifying financial and operational issues, developing recommendations, supporting executive decision-making and leading execution of selected projects.

What You'll Do:

• Lead M&A & Corporate Development Processes: Manage all phases from evaluation to execution and post-close integration.
• Strategic Fit & Portfolio Optimization: Assess alignment of acquisitions to strategic objectives for each line of business
• Market & Industry Analysis: Conduct research and benchmarking to identify trends and targets.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate and manage all vendors used in transaction processes
• Financial Modeling & Valuation: Build models for scenario analysis, synergy evaluation, and return metrics.
• Executive Communication: Present investment cases and findings to senior leadership and the Board.
• Due Diligence Management: Oversee financial diligence, coordinating with internal teams and external advisors.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate and manage internal and external workflow with multiple stakeholders including legal, tax, HR, and operations for seamless execution.
• Post-Transaction Support: Ensure integration/separation success, financial goal achievement, and synergy tracking.
• Evaluation: Actively participate in deal sourcing and deal selection processes.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 5 years minimum in investment banking, corporate development, transaction consulting, or principle investing.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, adaptability, and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to present complex ideas clearly.
• Expertise in financial modeling (DCF, LBO, returns analysis) and valuation methodologies.
• Hands-on M&A and corporate development experience across the full deal lifecycle.
• Strategic foresight to assess fit, risks, synergies, and long-term impact.
• Proven project management and cross-functional leadership.
• Advanced analytical skills and Excel proficiency.

Where You'll Work: This is a hybrid-based role that will report out of our corporate office in the Woodlands, TX.

What You Can Expect:

• Strong work/life flexibility
• To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus and annual salary reviews
• Competitive pay and benefits

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet! We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe! We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.