M&A Analyst - France

Everfield; Marseille; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A fast-growing investment firm in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur seeks a key member for its M&A team. The role involves identifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities in the vertical software market. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in tech transactions, proficient in French and English, with strong analytical skills. This position offers a unique chance to gain end-to-end exposure to the investment process and contribute to the growth of Europe’s software ecosystem.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in software/tech transactions.
• Strong analytical, financial, and summarizing skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is essential.

Responsabilités

• Identify vertical software businesses across sectors.
• Collect and analyze data to assess potential targets.
• Prepare valuations and conduct comprehensive analyses.

Connaissances

Transaction process familiarity

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Proficiency in Excel

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Formation

Master's degree in Business or Engineering

Outils

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

About Everfield

Everfield buys, builds, and grows European vertical market and specialist software companies, providing them with the tools they need to move to the next level. Our mission is to foster ambition, fuel growth, and unlock opportunities for Europe’s software ecosystem.

Companies in the Everfield ecosystem follow a decentralised model, maintaining their team, brand, and offices, while focusing on what they do best - building products and supporting customers. Everfield provides support in talent acquisition, HR, and access to a team of experts in building and growing European B2B SaaS companies who consult on financial and operational topics. Founded in 2022, Everfield has an ecosystem presence in 10+ countries, and growing.

About the role

As a key member of our growing M&A team, you’ll play an essential role in identifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities across France and Benelux vertical software landscape. This position offers a unique chance to gain end-to-end exposure to the investment process — from sourcing and valuation to due diligence and deal execution — while actively shaping the future of our ecosystem. It’s a dynamic, hands-on role for someone eager to grow quickly, take ownership, and contribute to building the next generation of leading software companies.

What you will do

• Identify and connect with vertical software businesses across diverse sectors. Initiate and maintain outreach and communication with potential targets, their owners, and stakeholders




• Collect and analyse data from various sources to effectively assess potential targets (incl. proper management of all CRM processes)




• Prepare valuations (incl. full financial model) and conduct comprehensive analyses during the origination and due diligence processes




• Develop/revise marketing and transaction materials, as well as documentation for investment committee purposes




• Represent Everfield in meetings with CEOs and at trade shows/conferences, with frequent travel




• Demonstrate the capability and eagerness to manage the entire due diligence process in the future, gaining exposure to all aspects




• Ensure all company information, calls, outreach activity is consistently and with high-quality saved in the CRM




• (Appreciated) Start building strong relationships with CEOs, investment bankers, and industry veterans to facilitate connections with target companies




• (Appreciated) Lead and manage specific workstreams within the due diligence process




• (Appreciated) Enhance processes as the platform expands, continually refining the origination playbook as you gain experience as well

What we are looking for

• Ideally, at least 1 year of experience in software/tech-based transactions at an investment bank, private equity firm or corporate development




• Competencies

  
  
  
  

  • Professional

    • Familiar with steps of a transaction process, from sourcing, execution and closing

    • Strong analytical, financial and summarizing skills

    • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

    • Some experience in corporate finance, valuation, software valuations and specific metrics

    • Strong academical background with a Masters degree from a business or engineering school with a specialisation in finance

    • Written and spoken proficiency in French and English is a must, German or Spanish a plus

  
  

  • Soft skills

    • Understanding and curiosity about software and technology

    • Tenacious, energetic, and outgoing personality

    • Ability to adhere to process and help the team continuously improve it over time constantly adapt

    • Hand’s on, able to work independently/autonomously with a collaborative team spirit

    • Entrepreneurial and international mindset

    • Pro-active in nature. Wants to do more than the role requires and inherent eagerness to be fully up to speed on all topics and to let the team shine

  
  
  
  
  Recruitment process:
  
  
  
  

  • TA screening call

  
  

  • Interview with M&A Country Manager and Associate

  
  

  • Case Study

  
  

  • Interview Head of Acquisitions

  
  
  
  

  We look forward to reviewing your application!