Are you interested in executing M&A transactions in a global setting?

We are looking for a Manager, M&A to join our corporate M&A team and play a key role in executing Valmet’s growth strategy. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of strategic decision-making, where you’ll lead acquisition projects from start to finish — from deal sourcing and valuation to negotiations and integration.

Valmet’s corporate M&A team is responsible for developing and implementing our M&A strategy. In this role, you’ll work closely with our Business Areas and senior management, providing insights and recommendations that help guide strategic decisions. You’ll prepare business cases, conduct valuations, structure deals, and support negotiations — all while collaborating across our global organization.

You will report to the Interim Head of M&A for the Valmet Group and be located at our Head office in Espoo. This is a temporary position, starting in December 2025.

We are looking for candidates with

•    A Master’s degree in Economics, Engineering, or a related field, with excellent academic results
•    At least three years of relevant experience from M&A, corporate strategy, business strategy or financial investments. Work experience from investment banking, management consulting, private equity or similar corporate role provides a good background for the position
•    Strong, fact-based analytical and conceptual capabilities, financial modelling, and strategic analysis competence together with the ability to articulate insights verbally and in writing
•    Structured and result -oriented approach with a high level of personal drive and excellent collaboration skills to interact across our global organization
•    Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English, proficiency in other languages being an asset

We offer

You’ll be part of a small, agile team where you’ll have a high degree of autonomy and freedom to shape your work. We value teamwork and close collaboration with stakeholders across the organization. This is a great learning environment for someone who is self-directed and capable of managing their own time and responsibilities.

You’ll also have the chance to contribute to the execution of Valmet’s new “Lead the Way” strategy, gaining exposure to strategic initiatives and working with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Additional information

Did we catch your interest? If yes, send your application including CV, cover letter and salary request no later than September 28, 2025. If you want to know more, please contact Heidi Janoff, Interim Head of M&A, tel. +358 50 330 6309, on September 11th between 10.00-11.00 or between 15.00-16.00, or September 16th, between 13.00-14.00.

In our recruitment process, we use a variety of selection methods, such as video screening, personality questionnaires, ability tests and interviews.

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When everything works together  

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries, and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.