Senior Analyst, Mergers & Acquisitions

Illinois Ag; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 76,200 - 114,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits program

401(k) program with employer match

Comprehensive paid time off opportunities

Paid training and tuition reimbursement

Inclusive working environment

Access to wellness and employee assistance programs

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a Senior Analyst, Mergers & Acquisitions based in Oak Brook, Illinois. This role focuses on financial modeling, due diligence, and strategic planning for acquisitions and divestitures.

The candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business and have relevant experience in investment banking or corporate development. TreeHouse promotes a culture of continuous learning and offers competitive benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• One to three years of relevant experience in investment banking (M&A), corporate development, private equity, or transaction advisory.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations.
• Strong communication and project management skills with the ability to operate independently.
• Experience in Food & Beverage industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare business and financial analysis in support of strategic acquisition/disposition activities including due diligence.
• Provide analytical support for growth initiatives and strategic planning.
• Create financial models to analyze acquisition opportunities, value acquisition candidates, and assess the proforma impact of an acquisition.
• Lead or assist with data gathering and quantitative analysis, particularly in the areas of financial/economic modeling such as EVA, peer company research and benchmarking.
• Prepare presentations to review potential transactions and other growth-related opportunities with project teams and senior management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Employee Type

Full time

Location

IL Oak Brook

Job Type

Strategy

Job Posting Title

Senior Analyst, Mergers & Acquisitions

About Us

TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance‑based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future. Named one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time. Guided by our values-Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise‑wide goals.

What You Gain

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day!
• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team‑oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and execution‑focused Sr Analyst, Mergers & Acquisitions to support the company’s inorganic growth strategy. This role will be based out of our Oak Brook, Illinois office and will support the evaluation, execution, and integration of acquisitions, divestitures, capital markets transactions, and other strategic initiatives designed to drive long‑term shareholder value. This role will partner closely with Strategy leadership, Finance, Legal, growth unit leaders, and cross‑functional stakeholders to assess business opportunities, develop financial analysis, and support decision‑making related to growth and portfolio optimization. The Sr Analyst will play a key role in transaction execution, including financial modeling, due diligence, and preparation of materials, while also supporting integration planning efforts to help drive long‑term value creation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare business and financial analysis in support of strategic acquisition/disposition activities including due diligence.
• Provide analytical support for growth initiatives and strategic planning.
• Create financial models to analyze acquisition opportunities, value acquisition candidates, and assess the proforma impact of an acquisition.
• Lead or assist with data gathering and quantitative analysis, particularly in the areas of financial/economic modeling such as EVA, peer company research and benchmarking.
• Prepare presentations to review potential transactions and other growth‑related opportunities with project teams and senior management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Important Details

• The anticipated compensation for this position ranges from $76,200.00 – 114,200.00 USD annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue‑based metrics and business or organizational needs. For certain roles, the successful candidate may be eligible for annual discretionary merit compensation award, bonus and equity pay.
• This is a full‑time role based out of our corporate office located in Oak Brook, IL.

You’ll Fit Right In If You Have

• Bachelor’s degree required; Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• One to three years of relevant experience in investment banking (M&A), corporate development, private equity, or transaction advisory.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations.
• Strong communication and project management skills with the ability to operate independently.
• Experience in Food & Beverage industry a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time. TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact disability‑accommodations at treehousefoods.com.