We could make smartphones, rockets or sports cars… but we make what we do best for the past 100 years – paper and packaging products that people depend on every day. Join us to discover Infinite Possibilities that we offer at International Paper’s Global Business Services Center in Kraków.
The role of IP EMEA Strategic Planning team is to support IP EMEA executive management in answering key questions related to strategic business growth in the EMEA region. Our responsibility is to deliver analysis and recommendations to IP EMEA key decision makers on such topics as Strategic Plan development, market research, financial modeling, competition analysis, and acquisitions activities. Our team is a collaborative and fast-paced work environment that will allow you to understand better all IP EMEA businesses. The role of Strategy Analyst provides direct exposure to executive management on the EMEA level and gives a great learning opportunity related to strategic analysis, financial analysis, business acumen, and management.
- Assisting in preparation of Strategic Plan (a mid-term company-wide planning process)
- Participating in and leading ad hoc stand-alone studies
- Researching and collecting data through sector specific databases and open sources, working with large amount of data in a structured and clear manner
- Performing regular analysis of competitors (financial information, earnings calls and press releases etc.) and maintaining knowledge base
- Developing financial models and valuations to analyze strategic options (including M&A)
- Decomposing strategic questions in simpler blocks to effectively perform analysis
- Synthesizing findings in structured, compelling, fact based and high impact presentations for IP higher management
- Supporting Due Diligence of potential acquisition targets
- Collaboration with different functions of the different businesses across IP (Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, Technology)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics and Commercial Engineering. Top academic credentials are a must.
- Preferable + 2 years of experience in finance or analytics
- Previous work experience in relevant assignments is a plus
- Proficiency with Excel and Power Point;
- Financial modelling and analysis skills, participation in CFA is a plus
- Knowledge of statistics (and software for large data analysis) is a plus
- Fluency in English is required; working proficiency in other European languages (French, Italian, Spanish and/or Russian) is a plus
- Requirement to travel: up to 40% of time may be in business trips
Benefits:
- Newly renovated, people friendly office in the city center
- Very wide range of Medical Services
- Big choice of social fund benefits (not only Multisport)
- Free language classes in multiple languages
- Training & development opportunitites
- Multiple Health and Wellness initiatives
- Company parties and team building events
- Flexible working hours based on business requirements
- Numerous charitable initiatives (CSR)
- Working for one of the most ethical and sustainable companies in the world
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