Strategy & Development Analyst

Position Overview

This role will provide analytical and project support across strategic planning, portfolio management, and M&A activities. As a Strategy & Development Analyst, you’ll be part of the Western-European divisional Strategy & Development (S&D) team and work closely with country teams, divisional leadership, and the global S&D function to deliver insights, prepare business cases, and support execution of key initiatives.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for several tasks including:

• Strategy & Portfolio Analysis
• Support the annual strategic planning cycle for the Western-European division.
• Support on projects which seek to unlock strategic growth opportunities across Western-Europe.
• Develop presentations and dashboards for senior leadership.
• Analyse market trends, competitor performance, and internal KPIs to make recommendations.
• M&A and Disposals
• Assist in identifying potential acquisition and divestment targets.
• Support senior leadership in their origination efforts through detailed analysis and impactful insights.
• Build robust business cases for strategic projects and investments.
• Prepare financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decisions.
• Support deal execution through financial analysis, target valuation and due diligence coordination.
• Prepare and develop comprehensive investment memoranda to support transaction decision-making.
• Contribute to integration planning and post-acquisition performance tracking.

Key Characteristics

• Prior experience in corporate finance, M&A, consulting, or a similar analytical role.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• An MBA or professional qualification (ACA, CFA, or equivalent), whether obtained or in the process of completion, will be considered as a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to synthesise complex data.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally.

Key Functional Competencies You possess the following:

• Advanced Excel skills (financial modelling, complex formulas).
• Proficiency in PowerPoint for clear and impactful presentations.
• Strong financial and business acumen with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• High level of English proficiency (written and verbal).
• Any other European languages are a plus.

Other (Key) Dimensions

The role may require international travel, mainly in Europe.

Key skills/competency

• Strategic Planning
• Financial Modeling
• M&A Analysis
• Business Case Development
• Due Diligence
• Market Analysis
• Corporate Finance
• Data Synthesis
• Presentation Skills
• Stakeholder Management