As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for Baking, Food taste & pleasure, Health care and Biotechnology.
Family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaffre is committed to working with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet.
In close collaboration with its clients and partners, Lesaffre employs 11 000 people in more than 50 countries.
Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3 billion euros.
Job DescriptionMain missions
Reporting to the Strategy and Corporate Development Director, you will work on strategy and M&A topics with multiple stakeholders within the group, in the Strategy and Corporate Development department, and directly with the relevant Business Units.
You will play a key role in identifying innovative biotech companies and startups, to support the group's growth in the fields of Health, Nutrition and Biotech.
Roles and responsibilities
- Participation in various subjects related to the company's strategy;
- Identification of M&A targets: screening of acquisition opportunities, preliminary diagnosis of targets, presentation to the General Managers in charge of the different Business Units;
- Participation in M&A projects: strategic analysis, valuation of acquisition targets using various methods depending on the nature of the target (commercial stage company, R&D laboratory, start-up...), due-diligence.
Profile sought
- Student / graduate of a top-ranking business, engineering or agronomy school,
- Interest in corporate strategy and M&A,
- Appetence for the health, nutrition and biotechnology sectors,
- Intellectual curiosity,
- Strong analysis and synthesis skills,
- Strong communication skills,
- Good knowledge of corporate finance,
- Good knowledge of Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel).
Desired starting date on July 2026, for a 6-months internship.
[Benefits of Joining Lesaffre]:
- Join a family business rich in a long history with human-oriented values with a mission: To Nourish and Protect our Planet,
- Evolve in an enriching work environment and a multicultural context
[Diversity & Inclusion]: At Lesaffre, diversity is a strength that enriches our culture and our teams. We are committed to offering you a work environment where you can thrive, regardless of your background, gender, age or abilities. We encourage all applications, as we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to innovate and meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Skills Required
- Student / graduate of a top-ranking business, engineering or agronomy school
- Interest in corporate strategy and M&A
- Appetence for the health, nutrition and biotechnology sectors
- Strong analysis and synthesis skills
- Strong communication skills
- Good knowledge of corporate finance
- Good knowledge of Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel)
What We Do
A key global player in fermentation for more than a century, Lesaffre, with a €2.7 billion turnover, and established on all continents, counts 11,000 employees and 96 nationalities. On the strength of this experience and diversity, we work with customers, partners, and researchers to find ever more relevant answers to the needs of food, health, naturalness and respect for our environment. Thus, every day, we explore and reveal the infinite potential of microorganisms. To nourish 9 billion people, in a healthy way, in 2050 by making the most of our planet’s resources is a major and unprecedented issue. We believe that fermentation is one of the most promising answers to this challenge.
