Overview
As a Consultant Strategy & Transaction you will advise private‑equity backed companies and major corporates on high‑impact initiatives ranging from cost reduction and operational improvements to portfolio optimisation and buy‑and‑build strategies. You will leverage in‑depth market insights, robust financial modelling and strong stakeholder management to deliver clear, data‑driven recommendations to senior leadership teams while being based in Munich or Frankfurt.
Responsibilities
* Commercial Due Diligence: Participation in transactions including the creation of commercial evaluations, fact books and information memoranda
* Growth Strategy Development: Support and co‑development of growth and Go‑To‑Market strategies
* Cost Optimisation & Operational Excellence: Identify cost drivers, propose reduction measures, design new business models and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency and profitability
* Portfolio Strategy & M&A: Provide guidance on buy‑and‑build initiatives, portfolio restructuring and post‑merger integration to unlock synergies and scale effectively
* Conduct market research, competitive benchmarking and financial evaluations to support critical strategic decisions
* Executive Stakeholder Management: Prepare concise board‑level materials and work closely with senior executives and investors to ensure alignment on the most critical strategic objectives
* Cross‑functional Collaboration: Engage with finance, operations and other teams to ensure seamless project execution and maximum value capture
Qualifications
* Graduate of a top university or business school with an outstanding academic record
* 3 years of experience at Tier 1 or Tier 2 / boutique firms
* Very good skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
* Affinity for software and IT‑services topics (e.g. Managed Services, SaaS)
* Demonstrable experience in exit‑readiness cost optimisation, due diligence or post‑merger integration projects
* Ability to assimilate industry insights quickly and translate them into tangible recommendations
* Proven ability to build relationships at senior levels and influence decision‑making with clear, concise presentations
* Excellent language skills in German and English
Benefits
* Collaboration on pioneering projects in the field of digitalisation and buy‑and‑build
* A collegial, ambitious corporate culture with room for personal and professional development
* Regular employee development discussions and opportunities to contribute
* Personalised training and career development opportunities
* Individual support and international career prospects through collaboration with experts from the Analysys Mason network
* Regular team events such as team breakfasts, summer festivals and Christmas parties
* Modern, centrally‑located office
* Competitive industry salaries including a bonus programme
Contact
For questions or further information, Valerie Graf‑Böge is available at
or 49(0)1625282525
Remote Work: No
Employment Type: Full‑time
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