M&A Finance Analyst

Job Description:

M&A Finance Analyst

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. 

As a Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Finance Analyst, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Preparing high-quality financial deliverables for sell-side (divestitures) and buy-side (acquisition) diligence projects, including quality of earnings, carve-out financial statements, net working capital, debt and debt-like and other deal schedules, stand-alone cost analysis and virtual data room deliverables.
• Engaging with third-party diligence advisors to ensure a properly scoped and accurate Quality of Earnings/Financial Due Diligence report.
• Communicating results of financial diligence to Business Group, Division, Business Finance, Enterprise Supply Chain, and Corporate Finance Leadership.
• Collaborating with Corporate Development, Integration & Transition Management and Business Strategy to understand the scope and strategic impact to 3M for each contemplated transaction.
• Estimating and analyzing stranded costs and impacts to corporate earnings per share.
• Partnering with Controllers to ensure a successful transition of post-close deal accounting and purchase price schedules.

Your Skills and Expertise 
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or finance (completed and verified prior to start)
• Three (3) years of combined experience in accounting and/or finance in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Experience providing finance business counsel in finance or financial due diligence department of a corporation, or investment banking.
• Experience with project management and/or project leadership and/or
• Experience with mergers and acquisition-related integrations
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification
• MBA from an accredited university in Finance, Accounting or Economics
• Experience using Alteryx to drive process improvement and automation

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). 

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $109,202 - $133,469, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 06/04/2026 To 07/04/2026 Or until filled

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Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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