Corporate Development Analyst

Interim Corporate Development Analyst

12 - 18 months

Up to £650/Day

Central London

Partner Financial is collaborating with a rapidly expanding consumer business based in Central London. This high-growth business is renowned for its innovative approach to immersive experiences and its commitment to fostering a dynamic, collaborative workplace culture. With a strong international presence, the company is driven by a passion for creativity and a forward-thinking approach.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in partnering with senior leadership, providing strategic insights and analysis on acquisition opportunities. The ideal individual will possess the ability to influence key decision-makers and a proactive approach to support the growth of the company.

Key responsibilities:

• Conducting modelling of complex business decisions to assess the impact on investor returns and cash flow through sensitivity analysis.
• Compiling commercial strategy presentations for board and investor meetings
• Supporting the preparation of investor memorandums and other documents for potential investors and lenders, ensuring accuracy and compelling narratives
• Collaborating with the Group CFO and shareholders to identify appropriate funding strategies, aligning financial resources with business growth objectives.
• Identifying, assessing, and managing financial risks such as currency, interest rate, and liquidity risks, and proposing effective mitigation strategies.
• Collaborating closely with the Group CFO to lead and maintain the long-term business plan for the group, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Analysing operating budgets, applying territory-specific assumptions for revenue and cost base calculations to inform financial planning.
• Developing models for recoupment calculations and other deal terms, assessing implications on take-home profit for various stakeholders.
• Evaluating different partnership deals and joint venture options, modelling potential outcomes to support international business expansion.
• Providing strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership, enabling informed decision-making in a dynamic business environment.

The candidate:

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in mergers and acquisitions, encompassing financial modelling, due diligence, and strategic analysis to support transaction decisions.
• Training in audit or transaction services, providing a comprehensive understanding of the deal lifecycle and associated processes.
• Excellent commercial awareness, with the ability to influence decision-making at a senior level and drive business performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Hands-on approach, with a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset.

We will be contacting candidates with the closest match to the client's selection criteria within 24 hours of application to arrange an initial meeting. If you have not heard from me within these timescales, thank you for your interest but please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. If you would like to have a confidential discussion about your current situation, then please feel free to give us a call to discuss.