Strategy Analyst (W/M)

Lesaffre; Marcq-en-Barœul; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Join a family business with long-term,

Multicultural context

Intellectual challenges

Job summary

Lesaffre in Lille (France) is seeking a Strategy Analyst to report to the Strategy & Corporate Development Director. You will conduct strategic studies, support external growth through M&A projects, and monitor competitive movements with a global intelligence network.

This high-impact role offers direct exposure to C-level decisions, mentorship from senior leaders, and opportunities to shape the group’s strategic direction within an international environment.

Qualifications

• You hold a Master’s degree in engineering, business, or related field.
• You have 2–4 years of experience in strategy/consulting/M&A roles.
• A background in biology or life sciences is an asset.
• You are fluent in English with excellent written and oral communication.
• You are comfortable with numbers, financial analyses and synthesizing data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct strategic studies and provide recommendations to top management and boards.
• Lead or contribute to M&A projects from target identification to due diligence.
• Monitor competitor strategies and support cross-functional teams with competitive intelligence.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Data synthesis

English proficiency

Presentation skills

Education

Master's degree in engineering/business/university

Biology/Life sciences background asset

Job description

As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions forBaking, Food taste & pleasure, Health care and Biotechnology.

Family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaffre is committed toworking with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet.
In close collaboration with its clients and partners, Lesaffre employs11 700 peoplein more than50 countries.

Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3,2 billion euros.

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.

Qualifications

You have a Master’s degree from an engineering school, business school or university. A background in biology / life sciences would be an asset. You have 2 to 4 years of experience in one or several of the following positions:

• Consultant (strategy, M&A, transformation, organization);
• Investment analyst (private-equity, investment banking);
• Strategy analyst within the strategy department of a large group.

You are familiar with the methodology of strategy consulting.

An excellent level of English is required for this position.

You are particularly comfortable working with numbers, producing relevant financial analyses and business plans. You are intellectually agile and have a great ability to synthesize data. You know how to grasp a mass of complex data and quickly extract relevant conclusions.

You have excellent oral and written skills, and you convey your convictions with finesse and pedagogy. You also have excellent presentation skills in order to exchange with top management.

Additional Information

Location: Lille (France), possibility to work remotely (1 or 2 days per week)

What Lesaffre can offer you :

• Join a family business rich in a long history with human-oriented values with a mission: To Nourish and Protect our Planet,
• Evolve in an enriching work environment and a multicultural context
• You will experience intellectual challenges within a multi-expertise network.

At Lesaffre, diversity is a strength that enriches our culture and our teams. We are committed to offering you a work environment where you can thrive, regardless of your background, gender, age or abilities. We encourage all applications, as we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to innovate and meet the challenges of tomorrow.