Senior Finance Analyst
Core
Senior Finance Analyst supporting Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), investment evaluation, corporate development, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A) for a global testing, inspection, and certification company.
Role type
Senior IC finance analyst (M&A & FP&A)
Builds
Financial models, valuation analyses, business cases, and post-acquisition performance reports
Domain
Corporate finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Planning & Analysis
Required skills
Financial modelling, Valuation analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Variance analysis, Due diligence support, Post-acquisition integration, ERP systems (Oracle), Data analysis
Preferred skills
ACCA/CPA/CA qualification, M&A transaction advisory experience, Data visualisation tools, Advanced Excel
Technologies
Oracle, ERP systems, Excel
Responsibilities
Evaluate acquisition and investment opportunities through financial analysis and business case assessment; Develop financial models, valuation analysis, scenario analysis, and investment proposals; Support financial due diligence and coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisers; Analyse the financial and commercial performance of potential acquisition targets; Support management in assessing the financial impact, risks, and potential returns of investment opportunities; Assist with post-acquisition integration, including financial planning, synergy tracking, performance monitoring, and reporting; Analyse financial and operational data to provide actionable insights to management; Prepare variance analysis and identify key business and financial drivers; Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning; Partner with business units to understand operational and financial performance; Provide financial guidance and challenge assumptions to support management decisions; Monitor cost performance and identify opportunities for efficiency improvement; Improve financial reporting processes, tools, and data quality.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC