Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst | OLLECO, Barcelona

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Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst | OLLECO, Barcelona

Client: OLLECO

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 06.03.2025

Expiry Date: 20.04.2025

Job Description:

Location: Sant Just Desvern

City: Barcelona

Country: Spain

This is an amazing opportunity to make a difference and save the planet by making things happen in a ground-breaking, and growing business that puts safety at the heart of everything we do.

In October 2022, Bunge, a leading producer of plant-based oils, and Olleco, the renewables division of ABP Food Group and the UK’s leading collector of used cooking oil, announced a 50/50 joint venture agreement to create Olleco Bunge, a business that encompasses the full lifecycle of edible oils.

The solutions and services we offer address environmental and energy security challenges from key markets in Europe, helping our customers to operate more sustainably.

• We supply a range of high-quality, sustainable cooking oils.
• We collect used cooking oil which is used to create high-quality biofuels for transport.
• We help food companies to enter the circular economy.
• Biodiesel from used cooking oils delivers significantly higher greenhouse gas savings.

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS ANALYST – ROLE DESCRIPTION:

• Manage and update the M&A pipeline with new acquisition targets and detail progress on existing projects/opportunities.
• Support in the identification of potential opportunities in accordance with the Joint Venture's Strategy.
• Participate in all phases of the transaction, including pre due diligence analysis, modelling, LOI, due diligence, structuring, negotiation, legal documentation, and integration planning.
• Analyse financial data and statements and prepare models to evaluate the viability of acquisition targets, including potential synergies.
• Develop and manage the virtual data room, coordinate with external advisors and internal integration teams on data room material preparation and collection.
• Prepare investment cases for Board approvals and Executive Committees.
• Assist central support functions in the preparation of integration plans, site visits, and reports.
• Support with tracking of investment performance: actual vs budget.

The successful candidate will report directly to the M&A Director of Europe and the role will provide exposure to the full M&A lifecycle.

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS ANALYST – REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field/professional qualification.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish (minimum B2 level).
• Prior experience working in a deal environment, preferably in a Corporate M&A function, Private Equity, Corporate Finance/M&A in an investment bank/Big 4 or Transaction Services within a leading professional services firm.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and concepts.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Up to 15% bonus.
• Hybrid working model with office location in Sant Just Desvern, Barcelona.
• Additional benefits.

If this description reflects your profile or ambition, we’re looking forward to seeing your application by hitting apply!

By applying to this job, you are accepting that we process your personal data for recruitment and administration purposes.

Please note that the preselected candidate will join us through a permanent contract with Olleco Bunge.

Acquisition by agencies is not appreciated; we do not use agencies at this moment for our recruitment. Open proposals of candidates are at own risk.

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OLLECO is on a mission to help protect the planet, working together with thousands of food service businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by hundreds and thousands of tonnes.

With over 1,000 colleagues in multiple sites nationwide, delivering excellent performance, we supply premium cooking oils and collect organic waste which is then converted into renewable energy. Within a diverse, inclusive, and open environment, you will have the chance to contribute to our culture and help us maintain our reputation for operational excellence.