Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst for global transportation company

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Our headquarters in England is looking for a new team member to join the project team, with the role based in Prague. The main purpose of the role will be to grow Arriva’s market position in existing markets and deliver expansion into new modes, services and markets, through acquisitions.

This role provides a stellar opportunity to enter the Arriva Group as a project analyst for inorganic growth opportunities, at a pivotal time in Arriva’s development journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• Assist in the preparation of financial models for various transaction scenarios.
• Conduct financial analysis of potential targets and partners, including reviewing financial statements and assessing risk profiles.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Advanced qualifications (e.g., CFA, MBA) a plus but not required.
• Minimum of 2 years finance related project experience business analysis, project management, or a related field.
• Global mindset and a willingness to learn and pool resources.
• Strategic-mindset: resourceful and able to generate new thinking and ideas; proven success in articulating the strategic and financial rationale for a deal at senior levels.
• Financial experience: Understanding financial modeling and financial analysis with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Project management skills: a proven record of supporting (parts of) complex projects with exposure to project management principles and tools.

What We Offer:

• A strong foundation within a successful, stable, and long-standing global transportation Arriva company.
• Full-time employment with a long-term career perspective.
• Flexible start and end of working hours.
• Additional benefits will be presented during the selection process.

Expected start date: by agreement, according to your availability.

Send us your CV and we will get back to you as soon as possible regarding the next steps.

We look forward to welcoming a new colleague.

Become part of the ARRIVA Group!