Senior Corporate Development Analyst

Buyers Edge Platform • Lake Worth, FL

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About The Position

Buyers Edge Platform is a leader in revolutionizing the food service industry through technology, purchasing power, and partnerships. We aim to reduce costs, streamline the supply chain, and automate processes across the foodservice ecosystem. With a diverse portfolio and a significant presence in North America, we are expanding our global reach. We are seeking an exceptional Senior Analyst, Corporate Development (M&A) to join our dynamic Corporate Development team, which executes 10-15+ transactions annually across North America, Europe, and the Middle East. This role is crucial for driving the company's growth across its Digital Procurement Network (DPN), Software as a Service (SaaS), Supply Chain Consulting, and other Food Service verticals. As a Senior Analyst, you will be an integral part of the Financial Analysis & Modeling team, responsible for maintaining deal velocity throughout the M&A lifecycle, from target identification to deal close and integration handoff. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will develop and refine deal models, support diligence, and prepare materials for leadership recommendations. This is a hands-on role for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-deal environment and is eager to contribute to building a significant enterprise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, financial due diligence, or strategy consulting.
• Advanced financial modeling skills: comfortable building full P&L, DCF, deal returns, and synergy models from scratch in Excel.
• Strong understanding of valuation techniques, accounting principles, and M&A transaction mechanics.
• Excellent written communication—able to produce exec-ready deal summaries, memos, and stakeholder emails independently.
• Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative inputs into clear strategic insights and present to senior leaders.
• Self-starter who can manage multiple concurrent deal workstreams, maintain rigorous organization, and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; comfort with financial data platforms (FactSet, PitchBook, Capital IQ, or similar).

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CFA (or candidate), MBA, or Master’s in Accounting/Finance.
• Prior experience in foodservice, distribution, SaaS, or platform/roll-up business models.
• Exposure to cross-border M&A transactions.
• Experience with Big 4 financial due diligence or quality of earnings engagements.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite) and data visualization tools.
• Demonstrated interest in applying AI and automation tools to streamline M&A workflows.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain robust deal models including standalone P&L builds, synergy models, DCF analyses, deal returns (IRR/NPV), and accretion/dilution frameworks.
• Perform detailed Quality of Earnings (QoE) analysis using third-party FDD reports to identify EBITDA adjustments and diligence red flags.
• Construct synergy models grounded in commercial leader inputs—quantifying revenue uplift from facility adds, contract rate optimization, cross-sell, and platform program levers.
• Analyze historical and projected financial performance of targets to assess strategic fit and valuation, including comparable company and precedent transaction analyses.
• Conduct market mapping and competitive landscape analysis to identify high-potential acquisition, investment, and partnership targets.
• Maintain the M&A pipeline tracker and deal database across 10–15+ concurrent targets at various stages.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and transaction flow to inform M&A strategy and surface opportunities to leadership.
• Coordinate and project-manage cross-functional due diligence across Finance, Legal, HR, IT, Operations, and Commercial teams.
• Develop diligence workplans, coordinate communication with internal and external stakeholders (advisors, accountants, bankers), and track completion.
• Set up and manage secure data rooms; distill insights and critical questions from diligence materials for leadership review.
• Manage NDA workflows, data room access, and diligence logistics including on-site review coordination.
• Support negotiation of deal terms and transaction documentation in collaboration with Legal and external advisors.
• Support preparation of investment committee memos, IC presentation decks, and leadership recommendation packages.
• Draft concise executive summaries, synergy playbooks, and leadership briefing materials with minimal supervision.
• Produce recurring and ad hoc reporting including deal trackers, integration dashboards, and ELT pipeline updates.
• Ensure smooth deal handoff to the post-merger integration team, including financial system mapping and forecast alignment.
• Partner with Commercial and Finance Operations to track synergy realization and post-close financial performance.
• Support deal-related month-end close tasks such as post-close entries, purchase accounting coordination, and operational reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior