Hutcheon Mearns are recruiting a Deals Senior Analyst/Manager to work across Corporate Finance and Transaction Services to support the successful execution of M&A transactions. Supporting a rapidly growing professional advisory firm with a market leading corporate finance team in Scotland, we are looking to recruit a Qualified Accountant into our Aberdeen based team. Applications are sought from ambitious and driven individuals who will work within a professional and collaborative culture within a dynamic setting. Consideration will be given to driven individuals with a proven track record of achievement, from a professional practice or corporate finance background. Candidates must have a proactive attitude and display superior communication and interpersonal skills. Strong Excel skills are required and previous experience in a transaction-based role would be highly advantageous. Overview Assisting in the execution of deals Assisting in the preparation of marketing pitchbooks and related materials Gathering public information relating to companies and transactions through numerous sources Financial analyses and assessment of companies Generating models for company valuations and building company forecast models Drafting marketing documents such as Confidential Information Memorandums for sell-side assignments / financings Analysing company performance on an absolute and relative basis Producing and maintaining various databases Supporting clients through due diligence processes – managing data sites and information provision Working with the team to coordinate key aspects of transaction workstreams Conduct in-depth financial analysis of target companies, assessing key drivers, financial trends and risks Work closely with clients and external advisors to ensure alignment on transaction objectives and key deliverables Identify potential deal risks and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate financial exposure Develop clear, concise reports that summarises complex financial data into actionable insights for our clients Keep up to date with industry best practices, emerging market trends, and regulatory changes that could impact client transactions This represents an opportunity to join a young and disruptive corporate finance team, focused on providing flexible, value-add advisory services to its extensive client base. The company is privately owned and has grown to c.70 staff across four offices in Scotland. To discuss the opportunity in detail, please apply with your CV. All communication is handled in the strictest of confidence.