Location – UK Wide (Hybrid) About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded M&A Finance Analyst to join a fast-paced, deal-focused environment. This role sits at the heart of the transaction lifecycle, supporting decision-making through financial modelling, valuation, and analytical insight.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, contributing to pre-deal analysis, investment cases, and post-deal performance tracking. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to deepen their exposure to M&A while operating in a high-impact, analytically driven role.

The Opportunity
You will play a key role in supporting transaction activity by building and maintaining financial models, analysing potential acquisitions, and contributing to strategic investment decisions.
This role offers strong exposure to the full deal lifecycle, working alongside senior finance leaders and external advisors. It is particularly well suited to someone coming from a transaction services, deal advisory, or corporate finance background who is looking to further develop their M&A skill set.

Key Responsibilities
Build, maintain, and review financial models (including 3-statement models and valuations)
Support valuation analysis, including DCF and scenario modelling
Conduct financial and commercial analysis to support deal evaluation
Assist with pre-deal screening, investment cases, and assumption validation
Support due diligence review processes and analyse outputs
Perform KPI, sensitivity, and scenario analysis (revenue, cost, workforce)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (FP&A, legal, tax) on deal assumptions
Liaise with external advisors and stakeholders where required
Support synergy assessments and post-deal performance tracking

About You
Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel skills are essential
Experience within M&A, transaction services, corporate finance, or similar
Solid understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Commercially aware with the ability to interpret financial data effectively
Able to manage multiple workstreams and meet tight deadlines
Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Team & Culture
You’ll be part of a high-performing, collaborative team operating in a fast-moving, transaction-driven environment. The role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making, with a culture that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Future Growth & Development
This role provides strong exposure across the M&A lifecycle and is positioned as a stepping stone into broader finance or deal-focused roles. There is clear potential to progress into more senior positions as the team and deal activity continue to grow.

Why This Role?
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to:
Gain hands-on experience across the full M&A lifecycle
Work in a high-impact, analytically focused role
Partner with senior stakeholders on strategic decisions
Accelerate their career within a fast-paced environment
Build long-term progression within M&A and finance