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Head of FSD Portfolio Management(m/w/x)
Strategy development and initiative execution for international food wholesaler. 4-6 years experience in dynamic environments required. 30 days holidays, company medical care.
Requirements
- 4–6 years experience in dynamic, fast-paced environments (strategy consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, M&A, management trainee programs)
- Outstanding academic record (top 10%), ideally in business administration, economics, finance, or related field
- Proven experience in strategy development, planning, and implementation
- Demonstrated success managing cross-functional, international projects, including senior stakeholder engagement
- Strong understanding of financial statements and value drivers, solid commercial acumen, ability to assess business models in FSD space
- Highly independent, proactive, results-oriented working style, strong problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent relationship-building skills (transparency, reliability, trust), confident engaging with C-level stakeholders
- Strong communication and presentation abilities, conveying complex topics clearly and compellingly
- Innovative, improvement-driven mindset, ability to challenge status quo and advocate for new ways of working
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and AI prompting tools
- Knowledge of foodservice industry is an asset
Tasks
- Advise FSD top management on strategy development
- Translate strategic priorities into actionable initiatives
- Lead execution of strategic initiatives
- Steer performance of selected FSD companies
- Conduct regular performance reviews
- Generate data-driven insights
- Implement targeted improvement measures
- Prepare and guide major investment decisions
- Ensure sound business case development
- Ensure execution readiness for investments
- Foster best practice sharing across FSD portfolio
- Promote knowledge sharing between FSD companies and METRO
- Identify and quantify synergy opportunities
- Drive integrated ways of working
- Promote operational excellence
- Contribute to FSD-related M&A projects
- Conduct commercial due diligence
- Assess synergy opportunities
- Plan post-transaction integration
- Provide expert commercial input for valuation models
- Lead post-merger integration of FSD companies
- Coordinate functional workstreams
- Ensure synergy realization
- Advance digital transformation of FSD companies
- Optimize key processes and tools
- Enhance performance management frameworks
- Establish and manage interfaces with METRO Corporate Functions
- Ensure alignment with METRO standards and guidelines
- Prepare and present project updates
- Present strategic insights to senior stakeholders
- Report to the METRO AG Board
Work Experience
- 4 - 6 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Microsoft Office
- AI prompting tools
Benefits
Flexible Working
- Flexible working hours
More Vacation Days
- 30 days of holidays
Learning & Development
- Comprehensive training offer
Healthcare & Fitness
- Health days with health checks
- Company medical care
- Preventive services
- Free gym and sports classes
Mental Health Support
- Employee assistance program
Snacks & Drinks
- Rioba coffee bar
Free or Subsidized Food
- Canteen with discounted meals
Team Events
- Campus events
Public Transport Subsidies
- Discounted Jobticket
Corporate Discounts
- Discounts at wholesale stores
- Discounts at partner companies
Retirement Plans
- Company pension contribution
Childcare
- Three daycare centers for children
- Support of holiday camps for children
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Head of FSD Portfolio Management(m/w/x)
Strategy development and initiative execution for international food wholesaler. 4-6 years experience in dynamic environments required. 30 days holidays, company medical care.
Requirements
- 4–6 years experience in dynamic, fast-paced environments (strategy consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, M&A, management trainee programs)
- Outstanding academic record (top 10%), ideally in business administration, economics, finance, or related field
- Proven experience in strategy development, planning, and implementation
- Demonstrated success managing cross-functional, international projects, including senior stakeholder engagement
- Strong understanding of financial statements and value drivers, solid commercial acumen, ability to assess business models in FSD space
- Highly independent, proactive, results-oriented working style, strong problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent relationship-building skills (transparency, reliability, trust), confident engaging with C-level stakeholders
- Strong communication and presentation abilities, conveying complex topics clearly and compellingly
- Innovative, improvement-driven mindset, ability to challenge status quo and advocate for new ways of working
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and AI prompting tools
- Knowledge of foodservice industry is an asset
Tasks
- Advise FSD top management on strategy development
- Translate strategic priorities into actionable initiatives
- Lead execution of strategic initiatives
- Steer performance of selected FSD companies
- Conduct regular performance reviews
- Generate data-driven insights
- Implement targeted improvement measures
- Prepare and guide major investment decisions
- Ensure sound business case development
- Ensure execution readiness for investments
- Foster best practice sharing across FSD portfolio
- Promote knowledge sharing between FSD companies and METRO
- Identify and quantify synergy opportunities
- Drive integrated ways of working
- Promote operational excellence
- Contribute to FSD-related M&A projects
- Conduct commercial due diligence
- Assess synergy opportunities
- Plan post-transaction integration
- Provide expert commercial input for valuation models
- Lead post-merger integration of FSD companies
- Coordinate functional workstreams
- Ensure synergy realization
- Advance digital transformation of FSD companies
- Optimize key processes and tools
- Enhance performance management frameworks
- Establish and manage interfaces with METRO Corporate Functions
- Ensure alignment with METRO standards and guidelines
- Prepare and present project updates
- Present strategic insights to senior stakeholders
- Report to the METRO AG Board
Work Experience
- 4 - 6 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Microsoft Office
- AI prompting tools
Benefits
Flexible Working
- Flexible working hours
More Vacation Days
- 30 days of holidays
Learning & Development
- Comprehensive training offer
Healthcare & Fitness
- Health days with health checks
- Company medical care
- Preventive services
- Free gym and sports classes
Mental Health Support
- Employee assistance program
Snacks & Drinks
- Rioba coffee bar
Free or Subsidized Food
- Canteen with discounted meals
Team Events
- Campus events
Public Transport Subsidies
- Discounted Jobticket
Corporate Discounts
- Discounts at wholesale stores
- Discounts at partner companies
Retirement Plans
- Company pension contribution
Childcare
- Three daycare centers for children
- Support of holiday camps for children
About the Company
METRO
Industry
Food
Description
METRO is a leading international food wholesaler serving hotels, restaurants, and caterers, with a focus on sustainable practices.
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- METRO/MAKRO
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