Sr. Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst (Associate)

About the role

The Corporate Development team at Worthington Enterprises is seeking a M&A Analyst to support the company's strategic growth initiatives through acquisitions, investments, and divestitures. This role offers broad exposure to executive leadership and enterprise-wide initiatives in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct industry, competitor, and market research to support M&A pipeline development and strategic growth initiatives
• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate acquisition targets, investments, and strategic opportunities
• Perform valuation analyses including discounted cash flow (DCF), precedent transaction, and comparable company analysis
• Prepare executive presentations, investment memoranda, and recommendations for senior leadership and Board-level discussions
• Support due diligence activities, transaction execution, and project coordination across multiple workstreams
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Tax, HR, Operations, and business leaders to evaluate opportunities, risks, synergies, and integration considerations
• Leverage AI-enabled tools, advanced analytics, Power BI, and automation solutions to improve reporting, streamline analysis, and drive continuous improvement across Corporate Development processes
• Assist with post-transaction integration planning, project management, and strategic analysis as needed
• Contribute to a team culture built on collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning
• Ad hoc analysis and projects in support of the CFO, and executive team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
• 3+ years' experience in investment banking, corporate development, consulting, strategic finance, FP&A, private equity, transaction advisory, or other analytical business environments
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational ability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Collaborative mindset with strong relationship-building skills
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Power BI, Capital IQ, FactSet, Tableau, or AI-enabled analytics tools is a plus

Qualifications

• Passion for continuous improvement, automation, and finding smarter ways to work

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Experience with financial modeling and valuation techniques
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant software tools

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance that starts on your first day!
• Employer HSA contribution (up to $1,000/single or $2,000/family depending on plan type)
• On-site Medical Center, Pharmacy, Barbershop, and fitness center
• 401(K) Match + Employer contribution

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role spending at least 3 days/week in office at our Columbus, OH headquarters. Occasional travel will be required.