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A boutique investment firm that manages private equity style investments is looking for an experienced Analyst and someone coming from a financial modelling and/or corporate finance background to help carve out a highly commercial role reporting into the Partners. This is a newly created role for the company and as such it is being offered on a Contract to Permanent basis with the initial Contract likely to last for 6 months.
 
The role will cover two main areas – reviewing current investments and putting in place proper analytics and providing analysis on potential new acquisitions. This will include:
  • Current portfolio – review existing management accounts, financial modelling, scenario analysis, valuations, competitor analysis, involvement in restructuring or refinancing projects, support M&A and disposals.
  • Future investments – research on potential acquisitions, due diligence, financial modelling, scenario analysis, deal execution.
 
Given the small size of the firm you need to be comfortable getting involved in a range of projects and be relatively self-managed and comfortable working independently with minimal support. We also need someone with a confident and assertive personality who is capable and able to hold their own, both externally with advisors and internally when briefing and advising the Partners.
 
The ideal person will have:
  • A background in corporate finance, transaction services or private equity – on either the management or advisory side - essential
  • Excellent academics and preferably relevant professional qualifications – ACA, MBA or similar
  • Strong financial (excel) modelling skills – capable of building valuation models
  • Good knowledge of UK commercial legal system and the UK financial markets 
  • Strong written communication skills with experience of presenting to Board level
  • Experience in the property and/or construction sector would be advantageous 
Start date of late February or early March. 
 
If you are interested in this role please apply below ASAP with an up to date CV or contact me for more information.