Global Strategic Planning and M&A Analyst

Overview

The Strategic Planning & M&A Analyst plays a key role in shaping Avolta’s long-term business and financial strategy. This position contributes to the evaluation and follow-up of Avolta’s investment portfolio, ensuring value creation and timely execution of Mergers & Acquisitions projects. The role supports strategic planning through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business insights, while partnering with cross-functional teams to assess new growth opportunities and drive the delivery of strategic initiatives. The role reports to Global Mergers and Acquisitions Director and is based in Milan, Italy.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain robust financial models and forecasts to support strategic planning
• Deliver accurate and insightful business analysis to guide leadership decisions and respond to ad-hoc requests
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate value creation opportunities and assess potential risks
• Collaborate with Management and Initiative Leaders to assess new strategic opportunities and ensure alignment with growth objectives
• Monitor strategic initiatives and coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve implementation challenges
• Support Avolta’s growth strategy through active involvement in identifying, assessing, and executing M&A transactions, investments, joint ventures, and divestitures
• Coordinate project streams across Finance, Operations, Legal, and Structuring to ensure seamless execution
• Prepare investment memorandums, conduct valuations, and define key financial metrics and multiples
• Perform risk assessments on proposed transactions and provide strategic recommendations
• Partner with business leaders throughout the M&A lifecycle to ensure strategic fit, smooth integration, and value optimization

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in investment banking, management consulting (Big-4), or corporate finance/business development within a multinational organization
• Exposure to the retail industry is a strong advantage
• Solid understanding of corporate finance, valuation methodologies, and financial modeling
• Proven analytical and conceptual skills with a detail-oriented and solution-driven mindset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across cultures and levels
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
• Proactive, reliable, and self-motivated with a collaborative and open-minded approach

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Finance

Industries

Investment Banking, Business Consulting and Services, and Financial Services

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