Group Strategy & M&A Analyst, Nederman

ABOUT NEDERMAN

Nederman is a Swedish environmental technology company and a global leader in industrial air filtration. We are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, have approximately 2,500 employees and operate in more than 50 countries.

For more than 80 years, Nederman has developed solutions that protect people, planet and production from harmful industrial processes. Today, we continue to strengthen our position as a global leader in industrial air filtration and environmental technology while developing new technologies, capabilities and business models for the future of clean air.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Nederman is on an ambitious growth journey with a clear purpose: to protect people, planet and production from the harmful effects of industrial processes. We are looking for a Group Strategy & M&A Analyst to turn market insight into strategic priorities and acquisition opportunities across Nederman - with the curiosity to move into an operational role in due time.

Working closely with Group and divisional management, you will combine market and competitor analysis, coordinate our strategy processes, and take a hands-on role in M&A.

You will also help develop how we use Al in research, analysis and decision support. Our ambition is to be at the forefront of applying Al effectively within market intelligence, strategy and corporate development.

Our small and agile Group headquarters offers international exposure, close interaction with senior decision-makers and increasing ownership of analyses and defined workstreams as your experience develops.

The position is based in Helsingborg and reports to the Head of Corporate Business Intelligence and M&A.

WHY NEDERMAN

Combine market intelligence, corporate strategy and M&A with the opportunity to understand what creates value in an industrial business. Follow opportunities from the initial strategic idea through investment decisions, execution and value creation.

For more than 80 years, Nederman has developed solutions that protect people, planet and production. As a global leader in industrial air filtration and environmental technology, we continue to develop technologies, capabilities and business models for the future of clean air

WHAT WILL YOU DO

Your work connects market insight, Group and divisional strategy, and the acquisition agenda. Al will be an important tool across these activities.

Market intelligence and strategic analysis

• Analyse market size, growth drivers, competitive dynamics and emerging technologies across Nederman's businesses.

• Assess how customer needs, regulation, and industry developments create growth opportunities.

• Translate findings into recommendations on market priorities, strategic initiatives and acquisition themes.

Group and divisional strategy

• Coordinate the Group and divisional strategy cycle, including analytical inputs, strategic reviews and follow-up.

• Work with divisional management to strengthen the evidence, assumptions and business cases supporting strategic plans.

• Consolidate divisional perspectives into clear Group-level analyses and decision material.

• Track strategic initiatives and highlight progress, dependencies and issues requiring management attention.

M&A and corporate development

• Develop acquisition themes and M&A roadmaps aligned with Group and divisional priorities.

• Identify, screen and evaluate targets from strategic, commercial and financial perspectives.

• Build financial models, valuations, business cases and investment recommendations.

• Participate in transaction execution, including structuring, due diligence, documentation, approvals and Closing

• Coordinate defined workstreams with internal stakeholders and external advisers, and contribute to discussions with target owners and management teams.

• Support integration planning, synergy and performance follow-up, and delivery of the investment case after Closing

YOUR MANDATE AND KEY INTERFACES

You will take ownership of analyses and coordinate defined workstreams under the guidance of the Head of Corporate Business Intelligence and M&A. Group and divisional management retain responsibility for strategic decisions and implementation.

YOUR EXPOSURE AND DEVELOPMENT

Build experience across market intelligence, strategy and the full acquisition journey: origination, evaluation, decision support, transaction execution and post-acquisition value creation.

AI in our way of working

Al will be an important tool in your daily work. You will help identify, test, and implement practical applications in market research, competitor monitoring, target screening, and synthesising complex information.

You will critically evaluate results, verify sources and assumptions, and turn successful applications into repeatable ways of working for the team.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Market intelligence and competitive analysis

• Group and divisional strategy development

• Financial modelling, valuation and investment cases

• M&A execution, due diligence and deal structuring

• Senior stakeholder and management communication

• International industrial business models

• Integration and post-acquisition value creation

• Practical AI applications in analysis and decision support

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Success combines better business decisions, effective strategy coordination, and a growing contribution to the acquisition agenda.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an analytically strong early-career professional with commercial curiosity and an interest in market intelligence, strategy, M&A, and practical AI applications.

Experience and qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Engineering or another relevant field.

• Approximately 2-4 years of relevant experience, for example in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, Strategy Consulting, Corporate Development/M&A, Private Equity or an industrial finance or strategy role.

• Strong analytical capabilities and a solid understanding of financial statements, valuation and corporate finance.

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills and the ability to communicate complex analysis clearly.

• Practical experience using AI tools for research, analysis, or problem-solving, with the judgement to assess output quality and limitations.

• Excellent written and spoken English.

• Industrial experience, international projects and previous M&A exposure are advantages.

• Experience automating recurring analysis or information flows is also valued.

WHO YOU ARE

You are curious about markets, technologies and the business behind the numbers. You test assumptions, distinguish evidence from estimates and turn complex information into clear recommendations.

You combine analytical rigour and attention to detail with commercial judgement. You enjoy structuring ambiguous questions and identifying what matters for a business decision.

You take ownership and meet deadlines. You can coordinate input from colleagues across divisions, functions and geographies while working constructively with senior stakeholders.

You are willing to experiment with new tools, challenge their results and share useful approaches with others.

You are motivated by learning and ready to take on increasing responsibility as you develop

APPLY

For this recruitment, we are working with Pernilla Borgström, Recruitment Consultant at SpottingMe. If you have questions about the role or the recruitment process, please contact Pernilla at [email protected] or 0734-159855.

We review applications on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible via the SpottingMe career page in accordance with GDPR.

We look forward to hearing from you!