Analyst, Corporate Development

About Us

Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States by number of members and locations. We have over 2,700+ stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia, and Spain. 90% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent franchisees.

At Planet Fitness, our unique mission has always been to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment. And we’re proud of the amazing Planet Fitness team that supports our clubs and team members. They are comprised of dynamic, dedicated, and talented individuals who represent our values of integrity, transparency, passion, respect, and excellence (while having fun!) in everything they do.

Joining the PF family means being part of a company that cares about bettering the health and wellbeing of our communities. It means being a part of a supportive, engaging workforce with an inclusive culture that values diversity and creates an environment where everyone can feel they belong. It means encouraging professional growth and development. It means making true, lasting connections with your co-workers with celebrations, team building activities and engaging corporate events! It means creating a positive impact in our local communities through our Judgement Free Generation® philanthropic initiative. It means being part of a brand that you can be proud of!

For the past 30 years, we’ve helped millions of people in their fitness journey and revolutionized the industry along the way. And we’re just getting started!

Overview

The Corporate Development Analyst will play a key supporting role in the identification, evaluation, and execution of strategic growth initiatives—including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. Reporting to the VP, Corporate Development, this individual will conduct detailed market research, build financial models, and support due diligence and transaction execution.

This is a high-impact role that offers significant exposure to executive leadership and cross-functional teams, contributing directly to the company’s long-term strategy and growth.

This role will be based out of our Hampton, NH office, and will be expected to work our hybrid work schedule. 

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to assess potential investments, acquisitions, and partnerships.
• Conduct valuation analyses, scenario planning, and return-on-investment assessments.
• Support communications with investment banks, legal advisors, consultants, and potential partners.
• Coordinate and support due diligence efforts, collaborating with legal, finance, operations, and external advisors.
• Support the VP in preparing term sheets, investment memos, and board materials.
• Maintain pipeline of M&A opportunities across various strategies and geographies.
• Assist in identifying synergies and operational efficiencies in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Support integration planning and performance tracking for closed transactions.
• Assist in identifying and evaluating growth opportunities aligned with corporate objectives.
• Prepare briefings, benchmarking studies, and market scans to inform strategy and deal flow.
• Track and analyze industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging growth areas.
• Work cross-functionally to gather insights and data needed to inform deal strategy.
• Help create business cases and presentations for executive and board-level review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field. MBA or CFA a plus
• 2–4 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, corporate development, private equity, or corporate strategy
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills; proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-exposure environment
• Experience in fitness, consumer, franchise, or hospitality industries is a plus
• Extremely detail-oriented, efficient, and organized with an exceptional ability to establish priorities and objectives
• Excellent presentation and written and oral communication skills along with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Able to establish and maintain effective, collaborative work relationships with diverse individuals, internally and externally
• Dedicated learner with a natural curiosity for consistent growth
• Cooperative team player with an upbeat, positive, “can-do” attitude!

Perks

• Hybrid work schedule out of our Hampton, NH Club Support Center
• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, pharmacy, dental and vision benefits
• Generous vacation/holiday pay
• Volunteer days off 
• 401(k) Retirement
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Childcare reimbursement
• Pet care reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free learning and development programs
• Discount programs, including vacations, theme parks, shopping, meal delivery services & much more
• Company-sponsored social events
• Free Black Card membership and fun exercise incentives
• Access to our private gym at the Hampton, NH Club Support Center, complete with locker rooms and Black Card area
• Delicious, healthy breakfast and lunch options served at our Club Support Center café

Note to Applicants: We have been made aware of an increasing number of hiring fraud schemes across numerous platforms. Planet Fitness never requires advance payments of any kind for computer equipment or any other purpose at the start of employment. Any request for you to provide payment information during the application process is part of a fraud scheme. Further, we recommend that you do not provide sensitive personal information (SSN, DOB, driver’s license number) as part of the initial application process.

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