Senior Manager, M&A

Join Valmet’s M&A team as a Senior Manager

Join our corporate M&A team as a Senior Manager and play a key role in shaping and executing our growth strategy. You will lead acquisition projects end-to-end, from sourcing opportunities to negotiating and integrating deals. You work at the heart of strategic decision-making, partnering with senior leaders across the business. This is a high-impact role where your insights directly influence long-term direction. Step into a position where you can drive meaningful growth and make a visible difference.

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.

As a Senior Manager, you

Contribute to the continuous development of Valmet’s M&A strategy

Lead M&A projects across the full deal lifecycle

Build valuation models, prepare business cases, and structure transactions

Partner with business areas and senior leaders to shape strategic decisions

Manage negotiations and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

Expectations for you

5–10 years of experience in M&A, investment banking, or private equity

Masters’ degree in Finance, Business, or a related field

Strong financial modelling and analytical skills

Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English, proficiency in other languages being an asset

You have experience of leading multiple M&A projects in a global setting. You combine strong analytical thinking with the ability to turn insights into clear recommendations and actions. You work in a structured and results-driven way, while building strong relationships across the organization. You take ownership of complex projects and move them forward with confidence and clarity.

We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviours that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:

Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through

Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly

Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety

Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

Want to know more?

Apply today and take the next step in your M&A career. Submit your application including CV, cover letter and salary request

by May 24, 2026

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For more information, contact Heidi Janoff, Vice President, M&A. Tel. +358 50 330 6309, on May 12th between 15.00-16.00, May 15th between 10.00-11.00, or May 18th between 14.00 – 15.00 EET.

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

The collective agreement for senior salaried employees will be applied to this position.

We encourage our employees to a healthier lifestyle by being a smoke-free workplace.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

Join the team – and lead the way with us!

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