M&A Analyst

Sewell Wallis are partnering with a highly acquisitive PE backed business as they look to recruit an M&A Analyst during a busy period of transaction activity. This is a 6-month role on a remote basis, with very occasional travel to London, therefore candidates must be based in the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, or Audit to gain experience working in an in-house M&A department. We're looking for someone used to working in a high-pressure environment with experience analysing business propositions, preparing valuations through to presenting offers.

What will you be doing?

• Working as part of the M&A department.
• Taking ownership of the due diligence process on potential acquisitions, to assess their performance, opportunities and risks.
• Assisting in the valuation of target businesses.
• Developing and maintaining financial models for potential transactions.
• Drafting of offer letters.
• Maintaining transaction databases/spreadsheets.
• Providing recommendations to the senior management team including the Group M&A Director.

What skills are we looking for?

• Qualified Accountant, ideally ACA / ACCA / CIMA with a Practice background/experience of working in Corporate Finance or Transaction Services.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary.
• Remote working (occasional UK travel).
• The opportunity to gain in-house experience with an M&A team of a highly acquisitive PE backed business.

Send us your CV below, or contact Emma Dugdale or Kayley Haythornthwaite for more information.

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