Sr. Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst; Associate

Position: Sr. Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst (Associate)
Job-:
Accounting/Finance

Location:

Columbus, OH, United States

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
At Worthington Enterprises, we build businesses, partnerships, and people for long-term success. We’re looking for a curious, analytical, and driven M&A Analyst to join our Corporate Development team and help shape the future growth of the company through acquisitions, strategic investments, divestitures, and other transformational initiatives.

This role offers broad exposure to executive leadership, strategic decision-making, and enterprise-wide initiatives in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, business curiosity, and a desire to continuously improve how work gets done through data, automation, and AI-enabled tools.

If you enjoy solving complex business problems, building financial insights, and partnering cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a hybrid role spending at least 3 days/week in office at our Columbus, OH headquarters. Occasional travel will be required. What You’ll DoConduct 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 work streams

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

What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field3+ years' experience in investment banking, corporate development, consulting, strategic finance, FP&A, private equity, transaction advisory, or other analytical business environments preferred

Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities

Ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations and insights

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, Fact Set, Tableau, or AI-enabled analytics tools is a plus Passion for continuous improvement, automation, and finding smarter ways to work

Why you will love working here:

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

As Our Philosophy states:
People are our most important asset. Employee Assistance Program Quarterly profit sharing (with no cap!)About the company

Worthington Enterprises is proud to foster an inclusive workplace where employees are empowered to innovate, grow, and contribute their unique strengths. Your talents may be a fit for this role or other opportunities across our organization—apply today to explore your potential. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and hiring process; if you need assistance using our careers website, please contact  Enterprises is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that improve everyday lives by elevating spaces and experiences.

The company operates with two primary business segments:
Building Performance Solutions and Trade & Specialty Solutions. Our deeply held Philosophy is rooted in the Golden Rule – we treat our customers, employees, investors and suppliers as we would like to be treated.