Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst

VARO Energy; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary structures

Employer-financed pension

Health management services

Development opportunities in an international environment

Job summary

A leading energy company located in Rotterdam is looking for an experienced M&A Analyst to join their M&A team. In this role, you will develop financial models, conduct market analyses, and create presentations for stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience in M&A, a Master’s degree in Finance or Economics, and excellent analytical skills. This position offers a chance to contribute to significant acquisition projects within a dynamic energy sector environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in M&A or investment banking.
• Experience at an investment bank, Big Four, strategy consultancy, or corporate M&A.
• Fluency in English; Dutch, Swedish, or German is a plus.
• Experience at an investment bank, Big Four firm, strategy consultancy, or corporate M&A department.
• Strong command of financial modelling and valuation techniques.
• Excellent PowerPoint skills for senior stakeholders.
• Fluency in English; Dutch/Swedish/German a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex financial models for M&A activities.
• Perform valuation analyses using various methodologies.
• Create presentations for stakeholders.
• Support M&A Directors in execution.
• Gradually lead smaller M&A projects.
• Support preparation and delivery of client and internal presentations.
• Assist in coordinating financial, legal, tax, and operational due diligence with internal teams and external advisors.
• Support Directors in project execution from assessment to closing; gradually take ownership of smaller projects.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation techniques

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Due Diligence

Team Player

Education

Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

VAROPreem is a leading energy company created through the combination of VARO and Preem, built on scale, capability, and a proven track record.

VAROPreem operates an integrated value chain — from sourcing and manufacturing to storage, distribution, marketing, and trading — combining conventional and sustainable energies.

As Europe’s third-largest independent refiner, we own and operate critical infrastructure, playing a key role in strengthening energy security and enabling the energy transition. Our integrated supply network is among the largest in Europe, meeting nearly 10% of road and marine fuel demand and supporting mobility, trade, and industrial activity every day.

At the same time, we are enabling our customers the shift to lower-carbon energy. VAROPreem is Europe’s second-largest producer of renewable fuels and the 6th largest in the world, with 1.3 million tonnes per year of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) capacity, scaling solutions that deliver real emissions reductions today.

Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, with a strong presence across Europe, VAROPreem combines global energy markets expertise with deep customer relationships, operating as a new leading force in energy.

We invest in our people

We encourage our people to share and apply their expertise and knowledge because we know that the best solutions come from collaboration. As a valuable member of our team, you will have the opportunity to address the changing landscape of the industry by sharing your ideas and contributing to the way we do things as a group.

Training our employees is an integral part of VAROPreem's business. Our success in a highly competitive market depends on our people, so we make sure we create opportunities for professional development through training programs that address the needs of our employees and the organization. At VAROPreem, our people are our greatest asset in a dynamic market.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic M&A Analyst to join the M&A team in our Rotterdam office.

THE POSITION

As an M&A Analyst, you will be an integral member of the M&A team, responsible for developing financial models and preparing high quality presentations to support business case assessments and transaction execution. You will work closely with the M&A Directors, Business Development, and commercial teams, collaborating across the organization on a variety of strategic initiatives.

In this role, you will also support the execution of our ambitious M&A pipeline, contributing to both ongoing and future acquisition opportunities. Over time, you will be given the opportunity to independently lead smaller M&A projects.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop complex and robust financial models to support M&A and business development activities;
• Perform valuation analyses using various methodologies;
• Conduct market and competitive analyses to support deal origination and project evaluation;
• Develop business/investment cases investment cases including market context, strategic rationale, risk assessment and mitigation strategies, and structuring considerations;
• Create presentations and pitch materials for the Business Development Committee, Executive Board, Supervisory Board, and external stakeholders;
• Support the preparation and delivery of client and internal presentations;
• Assist in coordinating financial, legal, tax, and operational due diligence with internal teams and external advisors;
• Support M&A Directors in the project execution, throughout the full transaction lifecycle - from assessment to closing;
• Gradually take ownership of smaller M&A projects and manage them independently.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS

• 2–5 years of experience in M&A, investment banking, corporate finance, or strategic consulting;
• A Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline;
• Experience at an investment bank, Big Four firm, strategy consultancy, or corporate M&A department;
• A strong command of financial modelling and valuation techniques;
• Excellent PowerPoint skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to senior stakeholders;
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal (proficiency in Dutch, Swedish or German is considered a plus);
• An affinity with the energy, oil, fuel trading, or derivatives sectors is a significant advantage.

FURTHER COMPETENCIES

• Proactive, hands‑on, and self‑starting approach;
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into sharp insights;
• A true team player as you never close a deal alone;
• Curious and a fast learner, able to quickly understand new business models, markets, and technologies;
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment;
• Result‑oriented with the ability to dive into details while also maintaining a high‑level strategic perspective;
• Able to work independently and in an organized, structured manner;
• Strong sense of ownership and proactive management of responsibilities and opportunities;
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex projects to business‑minded stakeholders and challenging existing perspectives when necessary.

WE OFFER

• A professional and very well-connected work environment with a young and international team in a growing company, on the cutting edge of the energy transition;
• Contributing to excellent work delivered by the team, where quality and team spirit are key;
• An attractive workplace in the office in our brand-new Rotterdam offices with development opportunities in an international, corporate environment;
• Attractive salary structures, as well as a (partly) employer-financed pension an (electrical) bicycle scheme and more;
• Further benefits such as health management, including for example health consulting. We also cooperate with a specialized external provider, offering services in the realm of personal advice and professional coaching.