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Centrica’s Group M&A team leads the origination and execution of M&A activities for Centrica plc. Supported by a strong balance sheet, M&A is key to our growth strategy, deploying significant cash towards value-adding inorganic growth in core markets.
The team maintains regular dialogue with market participants to gather intelligence and identify business development opportunities. It is a highly regarded team within Centrica, often advising Executive Management and Business Units on strategic options.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Working with senior team members, Business Units, and Group Strategy to identify and analyze potential M&A opportunities to build the pipeline.
* Evaluating and executing M&A transactions, including buy-side, sell-side, joint ventures, and partnerships.
* Managing complex M&A/corporate finance projects, leading junior colleagues, and interacting across Business Units, Corporate Centre functions, and external advisers.
* Building complex financial models for asset valuation and impact analysis from first principles.
* Conducting detailed financial analyses such as valuation (DCF, comparables), cash flow, and credit analysis.
* Addressing key issues from due diligence and transaction documentation, including purchase price adjustments.
* Contributing to innovative solutions for M&A and corporate finance transactions.
* Preparing presentations and memos for the Group Board, senior teams, and executives regarding transactions.
* Mentoring and training analysts in the M&A team.
What We're Looking For:
* Finance qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA, or equivalent, or working towards it.
* Experience in M&A, business development, or corporate finance, including valuation and transaction execution.
* Strong understanding of corporate finance theory and practice.
* Experience engaging with senior executives and key stakeholders in confidential environments.
* Ability to develop complex financial models from first principles.
* High intellectual capability with a growth mindset, capable of analyzing large, complex data sets to develop concise, persuasive arguments.
* Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
* Strong organizational, project management, and teamwork skills.
* Ability to operate independently, set goals, and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent communication skills and stakeholder relationship-building ability.
* Willingness to learn about energy, utility, and capital markets.
Why should you apply?
We’re a people-focused organization that values supporting our diverse workforce. We offer flexible total rewards to support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you at https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centrica.
If you’re energetic, passionate about sustainability, and eager to shape a better tomorrow and yourself, join us where your voice matters, growth is prioritized, and your ambitions are our goals.
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