Role OverviewAs a Senior Analyst in Corporate Development, you will be an integral member of our Financial Analysis & Modeling team and play a key role in maintaining deal velocity- keeping transactions on pace and on track across the end-to-end M&A lifecycle, from target identification through deal close and integration handoff. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will build and refine the deal models that inform investment decisions, support cross-functional diligence workstreams, and help prepare the materials behind leadership recommendations. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-deal environment and wants to help build something great alongside an experienced deal team.
What You'll DoFinancial Modeling & Valuation
- Build and maintain robust deal models including standalone P&L builds, synergy models, DCF analyses, deal returns (IRR/NPV), and accretion/dilution frameworks
- Perform detailed Quality of Earnings (QoE) analysis using third-party FDD reports (KPMG, Deloitte, etc.) to identify EBITDA adjustments and diligence red flags
- Construct synergy models grounded in commercial leader inputs-quantifying revenue uplift from facility adds, contract rate optimization, cross-sell, and platform program levers
- Analyze historical and projected financial performance of targets to assess strategic fit and valuation, including comparable company and precedent transaction analyses
Target Sourcing & Market Intelligence
- Conduct market mapping and competitive landscape analysis to identify high-potential acquisition, investment, and partnership targets
- Maintain the M&A pipeline tracker and deal database across 10-15+ concurrent targets at various stages
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and transaction flow to inform M&A strategy and surface opportunities to leadership
Due Diligence & Deal Execution
- Coordinate and project-manage cross-functional due diligence across Finance, Legal, HR, IT, Operations, and Commercial teams
- Develop diligence workplans, coordinate communication with internal and external stakeholders (advisors, accountants, bankers), and track completion
- Set up and manage secure data rooms; distill insights and critical questions from diligence materials for leadership review
- Manage NDA workflows, data room access, and diligence logistics including on-site review coordination
- Support negotiation of deal terms and transaction documentation in collaboration with Legal and external advisors
Executive & Board Materials
- Support preparation of investment committee memos, IC presentation decks, and leadership recommendation packages
- Draft concise executive summaries, synergy playbooks, and leadership briefing materials with minimal supervision
- Produce recurring and ad hoc reporting including deal trackers, integration dashboards, and ELT pipeline updates
Integration & Post-Close Support
- Ensure smooth deal handoff to the post-merger integration team, including financial system mapping and forecast alignment
- Partner with Commercial and Finance Operations to track synergy realization and post-close financial performance
- Support deal-related month-end close tasks such as post-close entries, purchase accounting coordination, and operational reviews
What You BringRequired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 2-4 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, financial due diligence, or strategy consulting
- Advanced financial modeling skills: comfortable building full P&L, DCF, deal returns, and synergy models from scratch in Excel
- Strong understanding of valuation techniques, accounting principles, and M&A transaction mechanics
- Excellent written communication-able to produce exec-ready deal summaries, memos, and stakeholder emails independently
- Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative inputs into clear strategic insights and present to senior leaders
- Self-starter who can manage multiple concurrent deal workstreams, maintain rigorous organization, and deliver under tight deadlines
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; comfort with financial data platforms (FactSet, PitchBook, Capital IQ, or similar)
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA, CFA (or candidate), MBA, or Master's in Accounting/Finance
- Prior experience in foodservice, distribution, SaaS, or platform/roll-up business models
- Exposure to cross-border M&A transactions
- Experience with Big 4 financial due diligence or quality of earnings engagements
- Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite) and data visualization tools
- Demonstrated interest in applying AI and automation tools to streamline M&A workflows
We welcome all.
