We are looking for a Global M&A Analyst to join our growing M&A team and support the identification, evaluation and execution of acquisition opportunities across the business.
Working closely with the Global M&A Director and senior stakeholders, you will gain exposure to the full transaction lifecycle, from target evaluation and due diligence through transaction execution and post-acquisition integration.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA/ACCA-qualified professional seeking their first move into industry. A strong accounting foundation, commercial mindset and genuine interest in corporate finance and acquisitions are critical to success in the role.
Key Responsibilities
Investment Analysis & Business Cases
- Conduct financial and strategic analysis of acquisition opportunities
- Assess key value drivers, financial performance and growth potential
- Support financial modelling and valuation activities
- Develop business cases and investment recommendations
- Prepare materials for Investment Committee and Board discussions
- Support the execution of mergers and acquisitions across the business
- Coordinate due diligence workstreams and information requests across multiple functions
- Review diligence findings and prepare concise summaries for senior stakeholders
- Support transaction activities, including approvals, documentation and closing processes
- Manage transaction timelines and stakeholder communication to ensure key milestones are achieved
- Support the review and prioritisation of acquisition opportunities aligned with strategic objectives
- Maintain target pipelines and conduct market mapping activities
- Research industries, competitors and consolidation opportunities
- Coordinate selected post-acquisition integration activities
- Track synergy initiatives and support continuous improvement of M&A tools, templates and processes
- ACA, ACCA qualification
- 4+ years of experience gained within audit, accounting, advisory or a related professional services environment
- Experience supporting SME to large corporate clients within audit, advisory, transaction services, corporate finance or a related field
- Strong understanding of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements
- Strong financial analysis and advanced Excel skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Confidence communicating and presenting to senior stakeholders in English
- A genuine interest in corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions and strategic growth
You are intellectually curious, commercially minded and eager to learn. You enjoy analysing businesses, working with financial information and solving complex problems. You are comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, managing multiple priorities and operating in a dynamic environment.
Whether your background is in Audit, Advisory, Transaction Services or Corporate Finance, this role offers an opportunity to apply your expertise in a business-focused M&A environment and contribute to the company's growth strategy.
Why Join Us
- Exposure to the full M&A lifecycle
- Direct interaction with senior business leaders and decision makers
- Opportunity to develop within a growing global M&A function
- High visibility role with meaningful impact on strategic growth initiatives
- Flexible remote working with occasional travel requirements
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