Switz Group
Website:
switzgroup.com
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About Switz Group
Switz Group is a global portfolio of businesses that straddle the value chain of the bakery industry. From branded retail chains to FMCG bakeries and ingredients supply, we own and operate over 25 companies in 10 countries. The group focuses on growth through collaboration, leveraging its unique operational knowledge base and capital to create value.
We are building a corporate development team with oversight across the entire group and its investment pipeline. The mandate is to turn data from across our portfolio and the broader industry into actionable intelligence that drives investment and strategic decisions. It's a unique opportunity to work across a diverse, multi-geography group and have direct impact on the strategy of a $700+ million company.
Job Summary
The Corporate Development Analyst will support the corporate development function across financial analysis, deal evaluation, portfolio reporting, and industry research. The role sits within the Corporate Development team, and involves preparing analyses, research, and investment plans for Switz Group and the broader food and bakery industry. The position demands strong analytical fundamentals, comfort with financial data, and the ability to produce high-quality presentations and models under tight timelines. Freshers with strong academic credentials and the right aptitude are welcome to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Analysis & Modelling
• Analyse production, sales, operational, and financial data across group companies
• Prepare and populate financial models for investment proposals, capex feasibility studies, and portfolio reviews.
• Analyze and evaluate investment proposals for recommendation for investment decision.
• Create financial models that enhance return on investment of projects and support financial planning.
• Support due diligence on M&A targets — compile data rooms, build financial profiles, and assist with valuation work.
Lead Generation & Industry Research
• Identify and screen potential acquisition and investment targets in the food and bakery sector across geographies.
• Conduct primary lead generation of investment opportunities, as well as secondary interactions with third parties (investment bankers, advisors).
• Collate data on industry trends, M&A activity, PE/VC transactions, divestitures, IPOs, and competitive developments relevant to Switz Group's markets.
• Track macroeconomic and financial market developments in countries where the group operates.
Reporting & Presentations
• Prepare monthly MIS reports, investment committee decks, and Board-level presentations.
• Ensure all deliverables are accurate, well-formatted, and self-reviewed before submission.
• Maintain and improve reporting templates and dashboards across the portfolio.
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