Project Manager Strategy & M&A, Axel Johnson International
About the company
Axel Johnson International is a privately owned Swedish industrial group operating globally. The
group has a dedicated long-term approach to ownership, emphasizing sustainable progress and
collaboration. The focus lies on acquisitions and the development of companies, specializing in
technical components and industrial solutions. The group consists of more than 220 companies
and employs 6,700 people in 36 countries with ~2 bn EUR in sales, organized into six business
groups, each focusing on selected niche markets. Axel Johnson International is part of the
Swedish family-owned corporate group, Axel Johnson.
Culture
At Axel Johnson International, you will be part of a long-term, entrepreneurial and decentralized business environment where there is room to take initiative, learn and grow. You will work closely with experienced M&A colleagues, Business Group management teams and external advisers across a broad range of industries, geographies and transaction sizes.
You will gain hands-on exposure to the full acquisition process - from sourcing and initial evaluation to due diligence, transaction execution and decision-making - while progressively taking on broader responsibility as you develop. The role provides a strong foundation for building both transaction execution skills and investment judgement in an international industrial environment.
About the role:
We are looking for a Project Manager to join our central Strategy & M&A team, with a primary focus on M&A.
Acquisitions are an important part of Axel Johnson International’s long-term growth strategy, and you will work closely with our Business Groups throughout the acquisition process - from sourcing and initial screening to valuation, due diligence, transaction execution and preparation of decision materials.
The role combines hands-on transaction work with broader analytical and strategic assignments related to M&A. You will work across several industries, geographies and transaction sizes and gain exposure to both our decentralized businesses and senior leaders across the Group.
As part of a lean central team, you will be expected to take ownership of analytical workstreams and progressively assume broader responsibility in transactions, while working closely with more senior M&A colleagues and Business Group management.
The role is based at our Stockholm office and involves some travel to our companies, transaction counterparties and advisers.
Responsibilities
- Support Business Groups in sourcing, screening and evaluating acquisition opportunities, including company, market and strategic analyses, thematic sourcing and adviser outreach
- Participate in proactive sourcing initiatives, including building adviser relationships and selected market and adviser visits across relevant geographies
- Build and review financial models, valuations and investment cases for potential acquisitions
- Support and coordinate due diligence processes across financial, legal, commercial and other relevant workstreams
- Analyze transaction opportunities and identify key value drivers, risks and areas requiring further investigation
- Prepare high-quality transaction and decision materials for the Board of Directors and other internal decision-making forums
- Support transaction execution, including process coordination, adviser interaction, transaction structure analysis and key deal documentation
- Work closely with Business Groups, portfolio company management teams and external advisers throughout transaction processes
- Contribute to the continued development of Axel Johnson International’s M&A capabilities, tools and ways of working
- Support selected strategic analyses and Group-level initiatives where relevant to M&A and growth
You have
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or a related field
- Approximately 2-3 years of relevant experience in investment banking, M&A advisory, transaction services/financial due diligence, private equity, corporate M&A or a related field
- Strong financial and analytical skills, with experience in financial modelling, valuation, financial due diligence and/or transaction analysis
- Exposure to transaction processes and a good understanding of the key steps in due diligence and deal execution
- Strong ability to structure complex information, identify key issues and translate analysis into clear conclusions
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with strong attention to detail
- A proactive and hands-on mindset, with the ability to take ownership of workstreams and drive analyses forward independently
- Ability to manage several parallel workstreams and collaborate effectively in a decentralized, cross-border organization
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written
Axel Johnson International has a value-driven, entrepreneurial culture and with our long-term approach and financially stable platform as our base, we invest in talent across the group to enable our people and companies to develop, grow and thrive. The employees are our most valuable resource, and we are committed to an inclusive working environment and diverse work force that values and empowers employees of all backgrounds and experiences. Our core values are evident in everything we do and are an important guide for our companies and employees:
Being far-sighted - Making things happen - Being good to work with.
For more information please contact edvard@brightpeople.se or at +46 709783500
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