Responsibilities:

• Performance of initial commercial / financial analysis on prospective acquisition targets.
• The production of valuation and "Investment Hypothesis" documents to support formal offers and Investment Committee proposals.
• When a target is in the due diligence stage, the review and assessment of initial valuation assumptions and the performance of initial financial due diligence.
• The review of financial due diligence performed by third party accountants.
• On occasions, the candidate will support the M&A Manager / executive management team in other areas including (but not limited to):
  • the preparation of investor and other internal presentations; and
  • analysis of the performance of an acquired business 6-12 months post acquisition.

The candidate:

• The candidate will have gained some experience in Corporate Finance/M&A or be working toward ACA (or ACCA) qualification with strong financial and strategic analytical skills. Advanced excel skills are required. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Financial Services knowledge is desirable but not essential.