M&A integration analyst

At Bending Spoons, we’re striving to build one of the all‑time great companies. A company that serves a huge number of customers. A company where team members grow to their full potential. A company that functions at unparalleled levels of effectiveness and efficiency. A company that creates value for shareowners at an extraordinary rate. And a company that does so while adhering to high ethical standards.To achieve this objective, we execute the following strategy: We acquire a digital business with untapped potential and make it as successful as we can by leveraging our platform—which comprises our expertise, technologies, data, brand, talents, and company culture. Then, we invest the proceeds into making our platform more powerful, and into acquiring new businesses. Thus, our strategy sees us combine an investor’s attention to capital allocation with the hands‑on approach of an operator.For a talented, driven, and collaborative individual, working at Bending Spoons is an opportunity to learn, make an impact, and progress their career at an exceptionally high rate. That’s our promise to such a candidate.ResponsibilitiesDue diligence and post‑M&A integration. Oversee financial and tax due diligence for acquisitions and related restructuring activities. Support and lead post‑M&A integration, ensuring smooth financial, operational, and reporting alignment.Accounting, reporting, and financial planning. Prepare accurate financial statements and reports, maintaining precision across all financial records. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to manage budgets, align spending, and achieve financial objectives.Investor relations and fundraising support. Help prepare board meetings and minutes. Own financing to support M&A, engaging with banks, investors, and institutional stakeholders.Compliance. Ensure accuracy and compliance of financial statements with accounting standards, tax regulations, and fiscal requirements. Establish and enhance internal controls to ensure financial integrity and operational efficiency. Facilitate both external and internal audit processes.Equity plans. Optimize and manage our equity plans, ensuring effective implementation. Provide support to Spooners by addressing questions and requests related to their equity plans.Fiscal optimization. Identify fiscal incentives and design the group’s intercompany flow strategy.QualificationsReasoning ability. Given the necessary knowledge, you can solve complex problems. You think from first principles, and structure your ideas sharply. You resist the influence of biases and identify and take care of the details that matter.Drive. You’re extremely ambitious in everything you do—and your initiative, effort, and tenacity match the intensity of your ambition. You feel deeply responsible for your work. You hold yourself to a high—and rising—bar.Team spirit. You give generously and without the expectation of receiving in return. You support the best idea, not your idea. You’re always happy to get your hands dirty to help your team. You’re reliable, honest, and transparent.Proficiency in English. You read, write, and speak proficiently in English.Commitment & contractPermanent or fixed‑term. Full‑time.LocationMilan (Italy)London (UK)Madrid (Spain)Warsaw (Poland) or remote in selected countries.The selection processIf you pass our screening, we’ll ask you to take on a few tests designed to assess how you approach unfamiliar problems. They’re challenging and may take several hours to complete. If you’re successful with those, we’ll invite you to a series of interviews. We set the bar high and won’t extend an offer until we’re convinced we’ve found the right candidate. This is why a job may stay open for months or be reposted several times.Before you applyIf you’ve applied before but didn’t receive an offer, we recommend waiting at least one year before applying again.Bending Spoons is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider for employment any applicant and provide reasonable accommodations for an individual with disabilities—just let us know through this form.#J-18808-Ljbffr