A well-established, London-based firm specializing in corporate finance, tax, and accounting is seeking a Corporate Finance Analyst to support the execution of corporate finance and M&A transactions, including financial analysis, due diligence, modelling, documentation, client engagement, and process management.
Minimum requirements for the role:
Must have a degree in Finance, Financial Management, Investment Management, CFA level 1 or higher, CA(SA)
Minimum 2 - 3 years' Audit or Accounting experience
Exposure to Transaction Services or Corporate Finance is advantageous but not essential
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial statements and identify key commercial insights
Strong Excel skills with a desire to develop advanced financial modelling capability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and strong organisational ability
Team player, with a motivated and positive relationship building attitude
Self-motivated with the capability to prioritise work and manage multiple deadlines
Must be analytical, curious, and thorough, with good attention to detail, common sense, and the ability to think outside the box
Commercially curious with a genuine interest in M&A and deal activity
Must be able to work in a Hybrid environment
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Supporting the Corporate Finance Executive and Directors in the execution of Transaction Support and Lead Advisory engagements.
Preparing Buyer Lists and conducting Market and Industry Overview Research.
Supporting valuations through comparable company and precedent deal research.
Assisting in the preparation of pitch documents and Information Memorandums.
Producing Sector Insight reports and Market Activity reports to inform strategic decisions.
Preparing and maintaining a detailed Investor Directory and sector targeting lists.
Directly approaching and cold calling potential M&A targets.
Assisting with buy-side and sell-side mandates on the M&A side, supporting businesses looking to buy or sell companies, raise equity and debt, or complete Management Buyouts (MBOs).
Conducting detailed analysis of companies, assessing financial performance, quality of earnings, cash flows, and key value drivers.
Analyzing target businesses and strategically assessing their suitability and fit for potential buyers, including trade buyers and financial/private equity investors.
Identifying and researching potential acquirers and investors, mapping targets to appropriate buyer pools.
Preparing financial data books and providing clear, accurate analysis for use in Financial Due Diligence assignments.
Supporting the drafting of Information Memorandums, buyer lists, teasers, business plans, and funding documentation.
Undertaking detailed research on companies and associated sectors, analyzing trends, opportunities, and potential transactions.
Assisting in building and maintaining financial models, including basic integrated models and funding structures, with support and oversight.
Supporting the day-to-day management of transaction processes, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
Working closely with senior team members and external advisors, including legal and tax specialists.
Communicating clearly and professionally in client-facing situations under deadline-driven environments.
Actively participating in practice development activities and internal initiatives.