Corporate Development Associate
Location
London, UK
Overview
Pearse Professionals are excited to be working with a leading Private Equity backed business currently seeking a Corporate Development Associate / Analyst to join their team.
After continued growth through acquisition and organic growth, this business are now on a highly ambitious buy and build journey to become a true market leader in their space.
Role & Responsibilities
The Corporate Development Analyst / Associate will support the execution of strategic acquisitions across the full deal lifecycle, working closely with the Corporate Development Director, senior management, external advisers and target acquisitions. This role offers hands on exposure to M&A and a clear development path toward becoming a deal lead.
Key responsibilities include:
Build detailed financial data books to assess prospective acquisition targets and determine maintainable EBITDA
Assist in the preparation of board papers and acquisition approval materials
Interact directly with target acquisitions to gather financial and non financial information
Support financial due diligence and liaise with external advisers
Assist on deal execution through to completion and post acquisition integration
Track performance against investment assumptions post completion
Candidate Profile
Accounting background preferred (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Financial due diligence or transaction services experience highly desirable
Strong financial analysis and Excel skills
Interest in developing into a deal lead within a PE-backed environment
This is a really exciting opportunity to play a central role in a highly active PE-backed buy and build strategy whilst also getting exposure to the full lifecycle of M&A and transactions with clear progression.
Connect with Will Dodds, Principal Consultant, to hear more.
willdodds@pearseprofessionals.com
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