Strategic Associate: Growth & Market Insights for the CFO

Marktlink Fusies & Overnames B.V.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited holidays

Annual bonus

Pension plan via ASR

HP laptop provided

iPhone provided

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Marktlink, an independent international M&A advisor based in Amsterdam, seeks a Strategic Associate to support the CFO and Management Team with analyses, scenarios and clear narratives. You translate data and market developments into actionable insights, provide sharp strategic recommendations, and prepare presentations for partners and MT meetings.

You take ownership, challenge assumptions, and help shape Marktlink's growth and positioning. Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience at a top strategy consulting firm or in-house strategy role within an international organization.
• WO level of thinking and working.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills.
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills, especially in PowerPoint.
• Proactive and comfortable challenging the status quo.
• Able to translate complex topics into clear and structured insights.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working with senior leadership.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Fluent in English, Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct strategic analyses that directly support the Strategic Plan and growth decisions such as new markets, labels and international expansion;
• Translate complex data and strategies into clear insights and compelling presentations for partners and management;
• Advise and challenge the CFO, Managing Partners and Management Team on strategic priorities and positioning;
• Prepare partner meetings and MT sessions where strategy, performance and ambitions are discussed;
• Act as sparring partner to the CFO by shaping analyses, scenarios and strategic storylines;
• Benchmark competitors, consultancies and market developments to identify opportunities and risks;
• Support investment decisions and long-term growth initiatives;
• Contribute to building a strong internal strategic narrative across the organization.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Storytelling

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

WO level thinking

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Marktlink, an independent international M&A advisor based in Amsterdam, seeks a Strategic Associate to support the CFO and Management Team with analyses, scenarios and clear narratives. You translate data and market developments into actionable insights, provide sharp strategic recommendations, and prepare presentations for partners and MT meetings.

You take ownership, challenge assumptions, and help shape Marktlink's growth and positioning. Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.