Corporate Strategy Analyst

IPL Schoeller; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

IPL Schoeller is seeking a Corporate Strategy Analyst in Ireland to support the execution of the company’s strategic growth agenda through M&A, partnerships, and investments. You will conduct market analysis, build financial models, and coordinate cross-functional teams to evaluate strategic opportunities, serving as trusted support to the CSO and Corporate Development.

Responsibilities include leading end-to-end M&A processes, developing growth strategies, performing market research, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Play a leading role in the end-to-end process for M&A transactions, including target identification, financial modelling, due diligence, deal structuring, and post-merger integration.
• Develop and refine corporate growth strategies in collaboration with CSO.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends and strategic opportunities.
• Valuation and financial analysis including development of financial models.
• Preparation of presentations and reports for IPLS management and Board in relation to strategy and M&A projects.
• Build and present business cases for investments, partnerships, and acquisitions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, HR, Operations) to ensure alignment and execution of strategic initiatives.
• Track and report on the performance of strategic initiatives, present findings and recommendations providing insights to senior leadership.
• Support the development of long-term strategic plans and annual operating plans

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Market analysis

Strategic planning

Presentation to senior leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

M&A execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics

Job description

Who we are

On July 1, 2025, IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller (the ‘company’). Its operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants), The UK and Lommel (6 manufacturing plants) and Europe (9 manufacturing plants). The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end market segments including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging. The company employs c.4,100 employees across North America (1,600 employees) and Europe (2,500 employees).

The role

Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer (“CSO”), the Corporate Strategy Analyst supports the execution of the company’s strategic growth agenda through M&A, partnerships, and investment initiatives. This role is instrumental in conducting market analysis, building financial models, and coordinating cross-functional teams to evaluate and implement strategic opportunities. The successful candidate will act as a trusted support to the CSO and the Corporate Development team, using strategic analysis to drive decision making.

• Play a leading role in the end-to-end process for M&A transactions, including target identification, financial modelling, due diligence, deal structuring, and post-merger integration.
• Develop and refine corporate growth strategies in collaboration with CSO.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends and strategic opportunities.
• Valuation and financial analysis including development of financial models.
• Preparation of presentations and reports for IPLS management and Board in relation to strategy and M&A projects.
• Build and present business cases for investments, partnerships, and acquisitions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, HR, Operations) to ensure alignment and execution of strategic initiatives.
• Track and report on the performance of strategic initiatives, present findings and recommendations providing insights to senior leadership.
• Support the development of long-term strategic plans and annual operating plans

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, or related field; ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, strategy consulting, or private equity.
• Proven track record of executing complex M&A transactions and strategic initiatives.
• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with experience engaging C-level stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of global markets and cross-border deal dynamics
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in a multinational or matrixed organization is highly desirable