Senior Director - Head of M&A and Partnerships

Global Head Of M&A And Partnerships

Cumberland Farms is a leading convenience retailer with an extensive network of locations across the United States, the UK and Continental Europe. We are dedicated to serving the needs of today's busy consumers, offering fuel, foodservice, grocery, and everyday essentials across our family of brands.

Our transformational convenience retail business model has been built upon excellent relationships with an extensive portfolio of leading retail brands, and through strategic network acquisitions supported by a program of new-to-industry developments.

Every day, our committed workforce tirelessly deliver our products and services to millions of customers alongside supporting the local communities in which we operate.

The Global Head of M&A and Partnerships is responsible for leading all aspects of inorganic growth across the enterprise, including acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, and partnerships. This role owns the end-to-end deal lifecyclefrom origination through execution and integrationand serves as a key strategic advisor to the CEO, CFO, and Executive Leadership Team.

The role will drive disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation by identifying high-impact opportunities, leading complex transaction processes, and ensuring seamless post-close integration. In addition, the role will develop and execute strategic partnerships (e.g., co-investments, fuel supply agreements, franchise structures) that expand the company's footprint and enhance returns.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the global M&A strategy aligned with corporate priorities and growth objectives
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize acquisition, divestiture, and investment opportunities across markets
• Lead all phases of transaction execution, including structuring, negotiation, diligence, and closing
• Own and coordinate all valuation activities, including financial modeling, scenario analysis, and sensitivity testing
• Prepare and present investment memos, Board materials, and executive updates
• Evaluate optimal capital structures (debt, equity, hybrid instruments) for each transaction
• Manage relationships with investment banks, financial advisors, legal counsel, and other third-party providers
• Serve as the de facto business leader for acquired entities during the integration period
• Develop and execute strategic partnerships to drive growth beyond traditional M&A
• Build and lead a high-performing M&A and Partnerships team

Working Relationships:

• Executive Leadership Team (CEO, CFO, functional leaders)
• FP&A, Treasury, Accounting, Legal, and Strategy teams
• Business unit and regional leaders
• External advisors (investment banks, legal counsel, consultants)
• Industry partners, investors, and counterparties

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• MBA or other advanced degree in Finance or Business preferred
• 12+ years of experience in M&A, investment banking, private equity, or corporate development
• Demonstrated track record of leading complex transactions end-to-end
• Experience in multi-site retail, fuel, or adjacent industries preferred
• Experience in both transaction execution and post-merger integration preferred
• Experience supporting executive leadership and Board-level decision-making preferred
• Experience operating in a multinational environment preferred
• CPA, CFA, or equivalent preferred but not required
• Strong strategic thinking and commercial judgment
• Excellent financial modeling and valuation expertise
• Executive-level communication and presentation skills
• Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
• High degree of ownership and accountability

Travel: Travel may be required based on transaction activity

Hours & Conditions:

• Hybrid Working Arrangement (Remote) to be reviewed
• Standard office environment with flexibility as needed
• Extended hours may be required during active deal processes
• Typically, Monday Friday, 8+ hour days in office setting

Physical Requirements: Ability to maneuver and regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

In the spirit of pay transparency, we're sharing the base salary range for this position. Final pay within this range will be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications. Base pay represents just one part of our total rewards approach. We're proud to offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits that invest in your overall growth, well-being, and career journey.