**Company Description**

METRO is a leading international food wholesaler which specialises in serving the needs of hotels, restaurants, and caterers (HoReCa) as well as independent merchants (Traders). Around the world, METRO has approx. 15 million customers who benefit from the wholesale company’s unique multichannel mix: customers can purchase their goods in one of the large stores in their area as well as by delivery (Food Service Distribution, FSD) – all digitally supported and connected. In parallel, METRO MARKETS is being developed as an international online marketplace for the needs of professional customers which has been growing and expanding continuously since 2019. Acting sustainably is one of the company principles of METRO which has been listed in various sustainability indices and rankings, including MSCI, Sustainalytics and CDP. METRO operates in more than 30 countries and employs over 85,000 people worldwide. In financial year 2023/24, METRO generated sales of €31 billion.

At METRO, we have set ourselves ambitious goals with our “sCore” growth strategy which is closely accompanied by our _Fundamentals_. These shared values provide us with rules of conduct that are binding for everyone at METRO, in all countries and companies. Our commitment to wholesale is at the forefront of our mission, and we are constantly striving to improve. With our ONE METRO spirit, everyone stands together, bringing curiosity, determination, courage, drive, commitment, and trust. Find out more about METRO at [careers.metroag.de](http://careers.metroag.de/).

**Job Description**

As an FSD Portfolio Management Expert, you will support the strategic and operational development of METRO’s international Food Service Distribution (FSD) business. In this role, you will:

- Support FSD management in developing and translating strategic priorities into actionable workstreams.
- Conduct performance analyses of selected FSD companies and prepare insights for review meetings.
- Contribute to business case preparation for investment decisions and support coordination with relevant stakeholders.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and best-practice exchange across FSD companies and central functions.
- Support synergy identification, analysis, and tracking across the FSD portfolio.
- Assist in FSD-related M&A workstreams, including data analysis and preparation of due diligence materials.
- Contribute analytical input for financial models in collaboration with internal experts.
- Support post-merger integration activities by coordinating tasks and tracking progress.
- Support digital transformation initiatives by analysing processes and helping improve tools and reporting frameworks.
- Coordinate communication and alignment between assigned FSD companies and METRO functions.
- Prepare working-level project updates and presentations for internal stakeholders.

**Qualifications**

- 2–4 years of experience in strategy, corporate development, consulting, finance, or similar analytical roles.
- Strong academic background in business administration, economics, finance, or related fields (top 10%)
- Experience in supporting strategic planning or analytical projects.
- Solid understanding of financial statements and commercial drivers.
- Ability to work in cross-functional and international setups with multiple stakeholders.
- Structured, reliable, and proactive working style with strong analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with AI tools is an advantage.
- Knowledge of the foodservice industry is a plus.

**Additional Information**

- **Work-life balance:** Flexible working hours in agreement with your line manager, 30 days of holidays.
- **Training:** A comprehensive training offer via our own training center or externally.
- **Well-being:** Health days with lots of health checks and information about your well-being, company medical care including a range of preventive services, such as flu shots, OTHEB employee assistance program.
- **Exciting life on campus:** Free gym and sports classes, Rioba coffee bar, canteen with discounted meals for employees, many campus events.
- **Discounts:** discounted Jobticket as well as discounts in our wholesale stores and at many partner companies.
- **Comfort:** Good transport connections, free parking spaces, JobBike.
- **Company pension plan:** You will receive a contribution to your company pension.
- **Family driven:** Three daycare centers for children on campus, support of holiday camps for children of employees.