Lesaffre

Internship - Strategy and M&A Analyst (6 months starting January 2027)

Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France, France · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerLesaffre
LocationMarcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France, 59700, France
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted5 days ago

Main missions

Reporting to the Strategy and Corporate Development Director, you will work on strategy and M&A topics with multiple stakeholders within the group, in the Strategy and Corporate Development department, and directly with the relevant Business Units.

You will play a key role in identifying innovative biotech companies and startups, to support the group's growth in the fields of Health, Nutrition and Biotech.

Roles and responsibilities

Participation in various subjects related to the company's strategy;
Identification of M&A targets: screening of acquisition opportunities, preliminary diagnosis of targets, presentation to the General Managers in charge of the different Business Units;
Participation in M&A projects: strategic analysis, valuation of acquisition targets using various methods depending on the nature of the target (commercial stage company, R&D laboratory, start-up...), due-diligence.

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Profile sought

Student / graduate of a top-ranking business, engineering or agronomy school,
Interest in corporate strategy and M&A,
Appetence for the health, nutrition and biotechnology sectors,
Intellectual curiosity,
Strong analysis and synthesis skills,
Strong communication skills,
Good knowledge of corporate finance,
Good knowledge of Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel).

Desired starting date on January 2027, for a 6-months internship.

[Benefits of Joining Lesaffre]:

Join a family business rich in a long history with human-oriented values with a mission: To Nourish and Protect our Planet,
Evolve in an enriching work environment and a multicultural context

[Diversity & Inclusion]:At Lesaffre, diversity is a strength that enriches our culture and our teams. We are committed to offering you a work environment where you can thrive, regardless of your background, gender, age or abilities. We encourage all applications, as we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to innovate and meet the challenges of tomorrow.

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