Arriva is one of the largest operators in the mobility industry, employing about 35,000 people and transporting 1.5 billion passengers annually in nine European countries and the United Kingdom.
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled M&A Analyst to join our Central M&A Team. M&A Deal Support
• Assist in all phases of the M&A process, including target identification, due diligence, deal structuring, and potentially in post-acquisition integration.
• Support in the preparation of financial models and valuation analyses, including discounted cash flow (DCF), precedent transactions, and comparable company analyses.
• Participate in the preparation of presentations, and internal reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Help track key milestones and deliverables across various acquisition projects.
• Regular review of M&A pipeline making sure that various stakeholders remain informed and that sufficient resources are staffed and overall growth goals are met.
Project Management
• Provide support for the coordination and execution of M&A project timelines, ensuring all parties meet deadlines and maintain communication throughout the process.
• Assist in the preparation of project plans, tracking the progress of tasks, and managing resources and dependencies.
• Organize and schedule project meetings, document key action items, and follow up on deliverables.
• Maintain an organized repository of project documents and materials for easy access and reference.
Conduct financial analysis of potential targets and partners, including reviewing financial statements and assessing risk profiles.
Collaboration with other M&A stakeholders
Coordinate the process with internal and external stakeholders in areas like legal, tax, etc.Provide internal stakeholders with regular updates on project progress, identifying potential issues and suggesting solutions.
• Assist in preparing responses to questions and queries from senior leadership regarding M&A activities and outcomes.
Assist in the management of the M&A team’s internal reporting and tracking tools.
Business Development team support
• Support other Business Development colleagues in non-M&A growth initiatives, if necessary, e.g. tender, new market entry, etc.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field. CFA, MBA) a plus but not required.
Minimum of 2 years finance related project experience business analysis, project management, or a related field.
Ability to prepare reliable analysis with limited underlying information.
Ability to work under limited supervision.
Global mindset and a willingness to learn and pool resources.
Report writing with clarity and accuracy.
Proficient English language skills.
Please send us your CV in English