Transactions Finance Analyst (LB/6796) Stockport, England
Salary: GBP38000 - GBP42500 per annum + Bonus, Hybrid Working, Study Support
SewellWallis is currently working with a market‑leading, PE backed business based in Stockport, as they look to recruit a Transactions Analyst to join their high performing investment team in a newly created role. The role offers a unique opportunity to sit at the centre of the business's investment activity, collaborating closely across the business with teams such as Finance, Asset Management, Capital Markets and FP&A.
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a modern, high growth business in a broad, dynamic role. The successful candidate will gain exposure across the full transaction lifecycle and play a key role in both acquisitions and disposals, contributing to deal execution whilst leading on the integration of newly acquired assets across the UK. In addition, there is a significant involvement in investment analysis, performance reporting and strategic initiatives.
What will you be doing?
* Act as a key point of liaison across the business, ensuring seamless coordination on all transactions between Investment and internal teams (AM, Finance, Capital Markets, FP&A)
* Manage and oversee the handover of acquired assets to internal management teams and panel legal firms, ensuring operational readiness
* Support engagement with external advisers throughout the transaction lifecycle, acting as a key point of contact for due diligence and execution
* Support execution of acquisitions and disposals, including analysis of asset and corporate transactions
* Partner closely with Group Finance to assess financial impacts and coordinate preparation of financial memos
* Assist with communications and materials for Investment and Asset Management teams
* Contribute to monthly internal reporting and quarterly shareholder presentations, tracking performance against KPIs
* Support onboarding performance tracking, including analysis and preparation of presentations for senior stakeholders
* Provide analytical support to senior leadership as required
* Evaluate portfolio performance and support asset grading based on specification and risk profile
* Maintain and enhance acquisitions/onboarding processes and documentation, driving efficiency and best practice
* Identify and implement process improvements aligned to strategic business objectives
* Work with the Development team to assess pipeline delivery and its operational and financial impact on the wider business
What skills are we looking for?
* Experience in a relevant analytical role, with demonstrable capability across the skills outlined below
* Strong proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, with the ability to analyse, interpret, and clearly present complex datasets
* Experience or interest in more advanced data analysis techniques and AI applications would be advantageous
* Part Qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA (not essential)
* Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with a range of stakeholders
* A proactive, self-starting individual who demonstrates initiative and problem‑solving mindset
What's on offer?
* Hybrid working – 2 days from home
* Flexible start and finish times
* Enhanced pension contributions
* Study Support
* Life Assurance
* On‑site parking
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