Bertelsmann Investments | Germany | 33xxx Gütersloh, hybrid | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 14.01.2026 on stepstone.de
(Senior) Associate - Strategic Finance and M&A (m/f/d)
Bertelsmann Investments (BI) bundles Bertelsmann's global venture capital activities and Bertelsmann Next's growth area. The venture capital arm comprises the Bertelsmann Asia Investments (BAI), Bertelsmann India Investments (BII) and Bertelsmann Healthcare Investments (BHI), as well as selected fund and direct investments in Europe, the USA, Brazil, Southeast Asia and Africa. The Bertelsmann Next division is driving the entrepreneurial development of new growth sectors and business segments, particularly in the areas of Mobile Ad Tech (AppLike), HR Tech (EMBRACE) and Pharma Tech (cormeo). Bertelsmann Investments' fund network and next activities have invested around 2.0 billion euros in around 500 innovative companies and funds. Bertelsmann Investments currently holds over 350 active holdings worldwide via its start-up and fund network. .
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You want to introduce your finance expert not only in analyses, but actively participate in entrepreneurial and strategic decisions? At Bertelsmann Investments’ Financial Planning & Analysis team, you work in a central role. You support decision-making processes at the top management level and gains sound insights into M&A, venture capital and complex financial processes of an internationally established group.
As a (Senior) Associate (m/w/d) in the team ''Financial Planning & Analysis'', you'll expect the following exciting tasks: Assessment of planned acquisitions and venture capital investments from a strategic and economic perspective Active participation in M&A transactions, in particular in the analysis of potential target companies, due diligence and financial modelling Strategic planning and development of targets Analysis of monthly business performance and preparation of results for the management board of Bertelsmann Investments Implementation of market and competition analyses Support of special projects of the Management Board
You have completed your master's degree in economics or similar courses with outstanding success. You also have the following qualifications: First professional experience in the field of strategic controlling, corporate assessment, venture capital, M&A or in other relevant areas, possibly also through internships Excellent analytical and conceptual skills High self-initiative and commitment Embossed communication and presentation skills Flowing German and English skills Interest in the practical application of AI, e.g. for analysis of business models, performance data or market information
Exciting and diverse tasks in an international context with a steep learning curve Dynamic working environment with flat hierarchies, a lot of design freedom and contact with top management Flexible working hours, home office opportunity and attractive benefits (e.g. Wellpass) Variety of further development and a wide range of learning options Numerous network opportunities in the international environment and beyond Bertelsmann Investments in the Bertelsmann Group
Location
 | Bertelsmann Investments | |
| 33335 Gütersloh, hybrid | ||
| Germany |
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