Post Merger Integration Associate

United States·CalabasasFull-timemid

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Overview

Company and VisionPlanetArt’s vision is to be the leading seller of personalized and make-on-demand products worldwide.

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→Build complex, well-structured Excel models to evaluate integration initiatives, cost reduction opportunities and synergy cases
→Conduct deep-dive analysis of the P&L, cost structure, vendor spend and operating metrics of acquired businesses
→Benchmark acquired businesses against PlanetArt's existing operations to pinpoint gaps, opportunities and best practices
→Size and prioritize opportunities based on financial impact, risk, cost to implement and time to value
→Track realized versus planned synergies and integration costs and report progress to the co-CEOs and leadership team
→Translate complex analysis into clear, concise recommendations and presentations for senior leadership
→Perform ad hoc analysis to support integration decisions and answer questions from leadership quickly and accurately

Manage the integration plan and master list of priorities, workstreams, owners, milestones and deadlines
Liaise with general managers and with team leads across finance, operations, supply chain, marketing, technology and HR to keep every workstream moving
Identify risks, dependencies, and roadblocks early and escalate issues with proposed solutions
Participate in integration status meetings and produce regular progress updates for leadership

Capture every idea, decision and action item raised in integration meetings – nothing falls through the cracks
Assign each action item to the appropriate owner, agree on timing and follow up persistently until it is complete
Maintain a clear, current tracker of open items, owners and status that leadership can rely on
Bring an exceptional level of detail to every task, double-checking numbers, assumptions and commitments

Make responsible, balanced recommendations that weigh financial return alongside impact on employees and customers
Respect and help to preserve the strengths of each acquired business's culture while aligning it with PlanetArt's ways of working
Build trusted relationships with team members at every level of the acquired businesses

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1–3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, corporate development or a similar analytically rigorous role
Hands-on experience building financial models and performing quantitative analysis to support major business decisions
Exposure to M&A, post-merger integration or operational improvement projects strongly preferred
Demonstrated, hands-on experience using AI to deliver real business results – for example, automating analysis, building AI-powered workflows or leading an AI implementation
Experience in ecommerce, retail or consumer products a plus

Exceptional analytical and quantitative ability, with a track record of solving complex, ambiguous problems
Expert-level command of Microsoft Excel, including complex models, scenario and sensitivity analysis, lookups, pivot tables and data manipulation of large datasets
Strong financial acumen, including deep understanding of P&L, cash flow, unit economics and cost structures
Ability to quickly find the signal in messy data and turn it into clear insights and recommendations
Strong PowerPoint skills for presenting analysis to senior leadership; familiarity with SQL or BI tools a plus

Advanced, everyday proficiency with leading AI models and tools (such as Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot), including sophisticated prompting and multi-step workflows
Ability to use AI for data analysis, financial modeling support, research and document review – with the judgment to verify outputs and catch errors
Sound understanding of AI's capabilities, limitations, costs and data privacy and security considerations
A builder's mindset is a plus: You have personally created AI-powered tools or workflows, and you can show them to us

Extraordinary attention to detail – you leave no stone unturned
Highly organized, with the ability to manage many priorities and workstreams at once
Relentless follow-through and a strong sense of ownership; you finish what you start
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to work with and influence senior leaders
High emotional intelligence and sound judgment, with sensitivity to people and culture during periods of change
Strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity and comfort in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Bachelor's degree from a four-year university with a strong academic record required; degree in finance, economics, engineering, mathematics, or a related quantitative field preferred
MBA or CFA a plus, but not required

Work is performed in a hybrid office environment
Office is located in Calabasas, CA
Position requires regular, continuous use of computer
Position requires regular interaction with team members through the following methods: in-person, phone, Zoom, Slack or email
Requires periodic travel to the offices and facilities of acquired businesses, including our IL facilities

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The compensation range for this position is $100,000 - $125,000 annual salary + bonus.

PlanetArt offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

✓Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

✓Life Insurance

✓401(k) with matching

✓Pet Insurance

✓Mental Health Benefits

✓Comprehensive Time Off Program, including Vacation, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays

✓Employee Product Discounts

Where is the job

Calabasas, United States

On-site at the office

About this job

Pay per year: $100,000–$125,000 a year; 67% above the $67,500 median for Other jobs on Jobera (139,609 salaries).
Posted: 9 days ago
Employer: has 20 open jobs on Jobera.