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, where team members grow to their full potential, operates at unparalleled levels of effectiveness and efficiency, and creates value for shareholders at an extraordinary rate while adhering to high ethical standards. Our strategy is simple: acquire a digital business with untapped potential and make it as successful as possible by leveraging our platform – comprising expertise, technologies, data, brand, talent, and culture. Proceeds are then invested back into our platform and into acquiring new businesses, combining an investor’s focus on capital allocation with a hands‑on operator’s approach. A few examples of your 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. What we look forReasoning ability.Solve complex problems using first‑principles thinking, sharp structuring, and a bias‑aware approach. Pay attention to the details that matter. Drive.Demonstrate ambition, initiative, effort, and tenacity. Take deep responsibility for your work and hold yourself to a high, rising bar. Team spirit.Give generously without expectation of return, support the best idea, not necessarily your own, and be reliable, honest, and transparent. Get hands‑dirty to help your team. Proficiency in English.Read, write, and speak English proficiently. What we offerIncredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams.Work in small, result‑oriented, autonomous teams alongside bright people in your field. An exceptional opportunity for growth.We place outstanding potential candidates in roles that let them thrive, leading major projects and gaining impact early. Competitive pay and equity.Typical salary ranges: £85,797 in London, €66,065 elsewhere in Europe; or up to £250,512/€188,848 for more experienced candidates. Compensation grows rapidly with experience and impact. Permanent contracts include equity at a discounted price. Relocating to Italy may offer a 50% tax cut. Benefits.Flexible hours, remote work, unlimited learning support, top‑market health insurance, relocation package, parental support, and a yearly retreat. Commitment & contractPermanent or fixed‑term. Full‑time. LocationMilan (Italy), London (UK), Madrid (Spain), Warsaw (Poland) or remote. The selection processScreening tests assessing problem‑solving, followed by interviews. We set a high bar and only extend offers when convinced we’ve found the right candidate. Before you applyIf you’ve applied before but didn’t receive an offer, wait at least one year before applying again. Bending Spoons is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider all applicants for employment and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities—just let us know through this form. Seniority levelEntry level Employment typeFull‑time Job functionFinance and Accounting / Auditing IndustriesSoftware Development If the role speaks to you and you’re excited to give your best, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now—we can’t wait to meet you.#J-18808-Ljbffr