M&A Analyst

Phipps Cameron; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Phipps Cameron is seeking an ambitious M&A Analyst to join its expanding DACH team in Germany. You will work closely with an experienced deal team across the full deal lifecycle, from origination through to closing, engaging with founders and management teams across Europe.

The role requires strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills, with fluency in German and English. You will interact with investors and advisors in a fast-paced, private equity‑style setting and support

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field, with strong academic performance.
• Experience in M&A, investment banking, transaction services, private equity, or corporate finance.

Aufgaben

• Supporting the execution of M&A transactions across the full lifecycle, from origination through to completion.
• Assessing acquisition targets, including analysing financial performance, commercial positioning, and value creation opportunities.
• Building and maintaining financial models, including valuation analyses and investment cases.
• Preparing transaction materials such as investment memoranda, presentations, and due diligence documentation.
• Coordinating due diligence processes with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Engaging directly with founders and management teams to assess business models and strategic fit.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with advisors, intermediaries, and industry experts to support deal sourcing activity.
• Contributing to the development and management of a strong pipeline of acquisition opportunities.
• Supporting transaction negotiations and execution processes.
• Contributing to team development, collaboration, and knowledge sharing within a fast‑growing DACH M&A function.

Kenntnisse

Financial modelling

Valuation

Excel

PowerPoint

German language

English language

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Economics

Tools

Excel

MS PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

We are partnering with a leading European buy-and-build platform specialising in IT managed services and cloud businesses. Backed by a reputable family office and part of a broader digital services group, the company has a strong track record of acquiring and scaling founder-led businesses, establishing a leading position in its home market.

Following a successful entry into Germany, the business is now accelerating its European expansion with a strong focus on the DACH region. A local team is being built to drive an ambitious acquisition strategy, targeting multiple deals per year and further strengthening its market presence. This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage and help shape the growth of a high-performing, entrepreneurial platform.

This is a unique opportunity to join a well-capitalised, entrepreneurial platform at a pivotal stage of its growth journey. You will play a key role in shaping the German and wider DACH expansion strategy while gaining significant exposure to high-profile acquisitions in a fast-moving, private equity-style environment.

Working closely with an experienced international deal team, you will take on broad transaction responsibility, gain hands‑on exposure across the full deal lifecycle, and interact directly with founders, management teams, investors, and senior decision‑makers across Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the execution of M&A transactions across the full lifecycle, from origination through to completion


• Assessing acquisition targets, including analysing financial performance, commercial positioning, and value creation opportunities


• Building and maintaining financial models, including valuation analyses and investment cases


• Preparing transaction materials such as investment memoranda, presentations, and due diligence documentation


• Coordinating due diligence processes with internal stakeholders and external advisors


• Engaging directly with founders and management teams to assess business models and strategic fit


• Developing and maintaining relationships with advisors, intermediaries, and industry experts to support deal sourcing activity


• Contributing to the development and management of a strong pipeline of acquisition opportunities


• Supporting transaction negotiations and execution processes


• Contributing to team development, collaboration, and knowledge sharing within a fast‑growing DACH M&A function

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field, with strong academic performance


• Experience in M&A, investment banking, transaction services (Big 4), private equity, or corporate finance


• Experience supporting or executing end‑to‑end transactions is strongly preferred


• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills, including building models from scratch


• Solid accounting knowledge, including experience analysing financial statements under German GAAP


• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with strong attention to detail and commercial judgement


• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint


• Highly motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with a hands‑on approach in a fast‑paced environment


• Strong communication skills with confidence engaging senior stakeholders


• Native German and fluent English required


• Willingness to travel across the DACH region and occasionally internationally