Senior M&A Business Analyst (m/f/d)

<p><span data-contrast="auto">Second Foundation is a global energy trading company with around 450 employees across locations in Prague HQ (CZ), Zug (CH), Berlin (DE), Charlotte (USA), and Tokyo (JP). We specialize in power market trading and in the integration and optimization of renewable energy and battery storage systems. In parallel, we are actively expanding our own asset base, with a primary focus on battery storage.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":0,"335551620":0}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">We are looking for a Senior M&A Business Analyst to join our Berlin office. You will lead analytical work on M&A opportunities in the energy and battery-storage sectors, shape investment decisions, and support deal execution. In this senior role, you will own key analytical workstreams, coordinate cross-functional input, and help ensure high-quality decision-ready outputs. Your work will help expand and strengthen our portfolio across Europe and other key markets.</span> <span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Aptos",469777842,"",469777843,"Aptos",469777844,"Aptos",201341986,"1",469769226,"Aptos",268442635,"24",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">What </span></span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">you </span></span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">would</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> work on?</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Analyse markets, competitors, regulation and technology across the energy and battery-storage sectors.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Source and evaluate M&A opportunities, including BESS deals, and support due diligence through to deal close.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Build and review financial models, investment cases, valuation scenarios and cost analyses.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Structure analytical approaches and produce clear, decision-ready materials for senior stakeholders.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Own analytical workstreams end-to-end, manage concurrent projects and escalate issues with proposed solutions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Coordinate input from internal teams and work with external stakeholders, including banks, co-investors and partners where needed.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Support portfolio optimisation, growth initiatives and post-acquisition integration where relevant.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Guide junior analysts, review their work and help maintain quality standards across team deliverables.</span> </li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">What makes you a great </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">candidate</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">?</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Degree in business, finance or a STEM field.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Experience in M&A, investment analysis, corporate finance, consulting, financial modelling or business analysis.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Strong financial-modelling skills, including DCF, IRR, NPV, scenario analysis and investment cases.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Advanced analytical capability and ability to structure complex problems independently.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Solid data-handling, analysis and visualisation skills; Python or automation experience is a plus.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li>Fluency in German and English is required.</li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Curious, quick to learn and comfortable applying critical and creative thinking to business problems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">What </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">we</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">offer</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">?</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary package with the possibility of a yearly bonus</li> <li>Flexible working hours and home office options</li> <li>High-end work equipment, with devices available from Apple, Samsung, or Lenovo</li> <li>BVG Deutschlandticket Job</li> <li>Edenred meal vouchers</li> <li>Urban Sports Club membership</li> <li>Learning and development opportunities</li> <li>Team-building activities and company events</li> </ul>

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