Manager, M&A and Corporate Development

Build a climate-positive future with us. We are now looking for a Manager, M&A and Corporate Development to play a key role in driving Nevel’s growth and long-term value creation. In this role, you will work at the heart of Nevel’s strategic agenda, executing acquisitions and contributing to broader corporate development initiatives in a private equity-owned environment.

You will join a small, highly hands-on M&A team and work closely with the Director, M&A & Corporate Development, with strong exposure to Nevel’s Management Team, Board and owners.

Key responsibilities include:

You will be responsible for managing M&A processes end-to-end, from early opportunity identification to transaction execution and post-decision follow-up. You will actively contribute to investment decision-making and work closely with business units to ensure value-creating outcomes.

• Sourcing, screening and evaluating acquisition opportunities in line with Nevel’s strategy and Board-approved mandates

• Building robust financial models, valuations and investment analyses, including assessment of financing structures

• Coordinating and managing due diligence processes together with internal stakeholders and external advisors

• Preparing and presenting investment proposals for Management Team and Board-level decision-making

• Actively developing and managing the M&A pipeline, including outreach and relationship-building with potential counterparties

• Supporting capital allocation, investment prioritisation and internal investment committee work

• Contributing to corporate strategy and broader corporate development initiatives

• Working closely with Nevel’s business units, owners’ representatives, Board members and external advisors

This role offers a rare opportunity to gain broad, hands-on exposure to M&A in a private equity-owned industrial company, combined with meaningful responsibility, steep learning and a clear long-term development perspective.

At Nevel we are committed to offering our employees and partners a safe and healthy working environment by using methods that prevent injuries and accidents and promote well-being at work. Our goal is zero accidents! Our values include being Curious, but not serious: Even when we work hard, we remember to have fun together. We also respect expertise: We respect our working buddies, the diversity of our workplace and a healthy work-life balance.

Key qualifications for excelling in this role include:

To succeed in this role, you combine strong analytical capabilities with a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset. You take ownership, work independently, and are comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders in demanding investment contexts. Additionally, you have:

• A relevant university degree (e.g. M.Sc. in Economics, Finance or equivalent)

• Relevant experience from M&A, corporate finance, investment banking, strategy consulting or a similar environment

• Strong financial modelling, valuation and investment analysis skills (critical requirement)

• Experience working with private equity investors or a solid understanding of PE-owned companies

• Ability to drive M&A processes end-to-end with appropriate support depending on experience level

• A structured, proactive and solution-oriented working style with high attention to detail

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including confidence to present to senior management

• Fluency in Finnish and English; Swedish is an advantage

• Commitment to a climate-positive future and societal impact

Experience in infrastructure, energy or other capital-intensive industries, as well as exposure to Boards or investment committees, is considered a strong advantage. We also value ambition to grow into broader responsibility within M&A and corporate development over time.

What We Offer:

A meaningful work community where safety and sustainable development are core values – these principles guide our daily work, and we are all committed to them together. In addition, you’ll become part of Nevel’s open, development-oriented, and humorous work culture – we believe work should also be fun, and new ideas are always welcome! You will receive a thorough and well-structured onboarding to make your start in the role as smooth as possible. In addition to your fixed salary, you will also be a part of our corporate wide bonus program.

All our employees enjoy a wide range of employment benefits, including Edenred lunch, culture, health, massage, and commuting benefits, as well as a mobile phone benefit. We also want to support your personal growth, and you’ll have the opportunity to pursue further training. To promote safety and well-being, we offer extensive occupational health care to ensure you stay healthy and have the energy to thrive in your work.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Compass HR Groups consultant Vivi Stening, tel. +358 500 773 755, vivi.stening@compasshrg.fi.

If you’re interested in this position, please submit your CV, application and salary request via the ’Apply for position’ button below no later than 3.6.2026. We may begin reviewing applications during the application period and proceed with potential candidates as opportunities arise, though no later than after the application deadline. For data security reasons, we do not process applications sent by email, so please make sure to submit your application via the provided link. The recruitment process will include at least three interviews, which will be conducted both remotely and in person. We hope to hear from you – and to build a sustainable future together!

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