Strategy Analyst (W/M)

Lesaffre; France; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lesaffre Iberica SA is seeking a Strategy Analyst following an internal mobility, reporting to the Strategy & Corporate Development Director. You will perform strategic studies, contribute to M&A profiling, and participate in due diligence and competitive intelligence activities to inform board-level decisions.

This high‑impact role offers direct exposure to C‑level decision‑making, hands‑on mentorship from senior leaders, and the chance to shape the group’s strategic direction in an

Responsibilities

• Conduct key strategic studies and make recommendations to group top management and its boards of directors.
• Involve in M&A projects: identify targets, profile opportunities, and conduct due diligence.
• Support competitive intelligence and monitor competitors' strategic movements in collaboration with the CI network.

Job description

Following an internal mobility, we are looking for a Strategy Analyst. Reporting to ourStrategy & Corporate Development Director,your main missions revolve around:

• Strategy: you will conduct key strategic studies and make recommendations to the group top management, its Executive Committee and its Boards of Directors;
• External growth: you will be involved in several M&A projects, from the identification and profiling of acquisition targets to the analysis of selected business development opportunities and realization of due diligence;
• Competitive Intelligence: you will participate in the monitoring of our competitor’s strategic movements. You will work in close collaboration with the global network of competitive intelligence analysts (~12 people), as well as with the regional and business unit teams.

This is a high-impact position offering direct exposure to C-level decision-making, hands‑on mentorship from senior leaders, and the chance to shape the group’s strategic direction. You’ll work on confidential M&A deals, competitive intelligence, and board-level recommendations—gaining end‑to‑end experience in corporate strategy while building a strong internal network. Ideal for those seeking to transition from consulting to in‑house strategy or accelerate their career in a dynamic, international environment.