Your new companyHays are working in partnership with a highly successful AIM listed business in search of an experienced Finance Analyst to join their team. This organisation has been rapidly expanding for several years and has successfully expanded its operations internationally. They are a market leader in their industry and are seeking an industrious and ambitious Finance Analyst to join their existing finance function.Your new roleThis role will form part of the acquisitions team and will support the acquisition process by analysing the financial performance of target businesses, evaluating the risk and rewards and preparing valuations and insight for leadership. You will work in tandem with senior leadership and external stakeholders to support through the full acquisition process. Specifically, you will be responsible for:

Conducting analysis of potential target businesses, including financial information, operational and market data.
Produce financial forecasting, sensitivity analysis and prepare business valuation analysis
Perform financial forecasting, sensitivity analysis, and prepare business valuation models to determine acquisition values, returns & risks.
Presenting key financial information & recommendations (e.g. on pricing, deal structure & terms) to senior leadership, and contribute to decision-making
Preparation of presentations & proposals, including board presentations and management reports
Support senior leadership present proposals to key internal stakeholders
Review and evaluate reports, including financial and legal due diligence reports. Including liaising with external advisors
Conducting thorough analysis of market data, including calculating and monitoring of market shares
Assist in the compilation of target lists, including monitoring merger and acquisition activity in the industry and market changes that could impact acquisition opportunities.
Monitor and track the performance of existing acquisitions, in the context of post-investment appraisal analysis and ensuring targets are met for deferred consideration payments
Monitor deal pipeline, & support senior management with deal project management
Develop and maintain databases of financial models, historical transaction data, acquisition performance metrics, etc.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including the wider Acquisition team, wider Finance team, Tax, Legal and Operations to ensure smooth execution of acquisition strategies & seamless on-boarding of acquisitions (nb. not responsible for integration of acquired businesses)
Be involved in supporting continuous process improvement and helping to mitigate risks and manage audit requests

This is a full-time role, working 4 hours a week between Monday and Friday, and they also operate flexible and hybrid working models.What you'll need to succeedYou will either be part or fully qualified accountant and have prior experience in a similar commercially focused or analytical finance capacity. Exposure to M&A would be highly advantageous. You will have strong financial modelling, forecasting and Excel skills and be competent in manipulating large volumes of data. You will have exceptional communication and organisational skills and be highly organised. What you'll get in returnYou will receive a competitive salary package, 6 weeks annual leave as standard, study support if wanted/required, enhanced pension contribution, health cash plan, generous staff discounts and enhanced parental leave, amongst other benefits. There is free on-site parking and, as previously stated, flexible/hybrid working is available for up to 2 days per week. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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