Job Description
As an FSD Portfolio Management Expert, you will support the strategic and operational development of METRO’s international Food Service Distribution (FSD) business. In this role, you will:
* Support FSD management in developing and translating strategic priorities into actionable workstreams.
* Conduct performance analyses of selected FSD companies and prepare insights for review meetings.
* Contribute to business case preparation for investment decisions and support coordination with relevant stakeholders.
* Facilitate knowledge sharing and best-practice exchange across FSD companies and central functions.
* Support synergy identification, analysis, and tracking across the FSD portfolio.
* Assist in FSD-related M&A workstreams, including data analysis and preparation of due diligence materials.
* Contribute analytical input for financial models in collaboration with internal experts.
* Support post-merger integration activities by coordinating tasks and tracking progress.
* Support digital transformation initiatives by analysing processes and helping improve tools and reporting frameworks.
* Coordinate communication and alignment between assigned FSD companies and METRO functions.
* Prepare working-level project updates and presentations for internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
* 2–4 years of experience in strategy, corporate development, consulting, finance, or similar analytical roles.
* Strong academic background in business administration, economics, finance, or related fields (top 10%)
* Experience in supporting strategic planning or analytical projects.
* Solid understanding of financial statements and commercial drivers.
* Ability to work in cross-functional and international setups with multiple stakeholders.
* Structured, reliable, and proactive working style with strong analytical skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
* Good communication and presentation skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with AI tools is an advantage.
* Knowledge of the foodservice industry is a plus.
Additional Information
* Work-life balance: Flexible working hours in agreement with your line manager, 30 days of holidays.
* Training: A comprehensive training offer via our own training center or externally.
* Well-being: Health days with lots of health checks and information about your well-being, company medical care including a range of preventive services, such as flu shots, OTHEB employee assistance program.
* Exciting life on campus: Free gym and sports classes, Rioba coffee bar, canteen with discounted meals for employees, many campus events.
* Discounts: discounted Jobticket as well as discounts in our wholesale stores and at many partner companies.
* Comfort: Good transport connections, free parking spaces, JobBike.
* Company pension plan: You will receive a contribution to your company pension.
* Family driven: Three daycare centers for children on campus, support of holiday camps for children of employees.