Junior FP&A Analyst — Strategy, M&A, PE Exposure

Applus+; Cerdanyola del Vallés; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Applus+ is seeking a Junior Analyst to join the Corporate FP&A team, offering exposure to budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis directly affecting senior leadership and private equity investors.

You will work with a small, high-performing team of former consultants and Big Four professionals, gaining a 360 view of a multinational through finance, strategy, operations and investor relations. This is a permanent, full-time role in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• No prior experience required; up to 2 years in consulting, audit, banking or FP&A is a plus.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint; SAP, SAP BPC and Power BI are advantageous.
• Curious, autonomous and eager to learn, with interest in AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Join Corporate FP&A and contribute analysis to Group CEO, CFO and private equity investors.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting and monthly performance reviews.
• Analyze performance by division and country, explaining key drivers.
• Prepare materials for the Executive Committee, Board and investors.
• Support strategic projects including business cases, M&A integrations, profitability reviews and efficiency plans.
• Help improve processes and tools, including leveraging AI to gain efficiencies.

Skills

Attitude

Curious

Autonomous

AI enthusiasm

Education

Degree in Business/Economics/Finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

SAP BPC

Power BI

Job description

Applus+ is seeking a Junior Analyst to join the Corporate FP&A team, offering exposure to budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis directly affecting senior leadership and private equity investors.

You will work with a small, high-performing team of former consultants and Big Four professionals, gaining a 360 view of a multinational through finance, strategy, operations and investor relations. This is a permanent, full-time role in a fast-paced environment.