Overview
M&A Finance Analyst
Application Deadline: 7 May 2026
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: London
Description
AAB is a leading professional services firm operating across the UK, Ireland, and the USA. We specialise in the mid-market, supporting individuals, family businesses, and organisations with a full suite of services including audit, tax, corporate finance, payroll, people consultancy, and wealth management. With 1,000+ team members, we deliver expert support to clients all over the world.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We succeed together as one team, building strong client relationships through passion, empathy, and straightforward advice. We invest in brilliant talent across every area of the business, offering tailored training, professional qualifications, and continuous support to help you grow. Your growth matters to us. We’ll give you tools, encouragement, and opportunities to lead, learn, and make an impact.
Role Purpose
The M&A Finance Analyst will support the M&A Finance Director in assessing transactions across the deal lifecycle. The role will focus primarily on financial modelling, valuation, and ad hoc financial analysis to inform strategic decision-making. This is an analytically rigorous role well-suited to a detail-oriented finance professional seeking hands-on exposure to mergers and acquisitions.
Key Responsibilities
* Build, maintain, and review financial models to support M&A transactions, including:
o Valuation models (DCF)
o Scenario and sensitivity analysis
* Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support deal evaluation, synergy assessment, and costs to achieve integration plans. Collaborate with integration and cross‑functional colleagues to develop synergy assessments pre-deal.
* Assist in the assessment of acquisition targets, including:
o Historical financial performance analysis
o Forecast evaluation and assumption validation
o Review of financial due diligence reports and data books
* Support the preparation of materials for internal senior management and stakeholders
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. FP&A, tax, legal, business unit) to ensure alignment on deal assumptions and financial outputs
* Liaise with external advisers such as due diligence providers, private equity stakeholders as required
* Contribute to post-transaction analysis and integration-related financial work, where needed
Experience & Qualifications
* Required Skills and Experience
o Strong financial modelling and valuation skills
o Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
o Advanced Excel capabilities; experience with PowerPoint desirable
o High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking
o Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet tight deadlines
* Qualifications
o Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
o Professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CFA) is advantageous but not essential
o Prior experience in corporate finance, transaction services, investment banking, consulting, or a corporate M&A/strategy team preferred
* Personal Attributes
o Collaborative and professional, with the ability to work effectively across teams
o Proactive, intellectually curious, and eager to learn
o Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment
o Strong written and verbal communication skills
What AAB Offer
We want you to feel supported inside and outside of work. That7s why we offer a benefits package designed for your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career.
* Time Off & Family Support
o Annual leave (plus public holidays), with the option to buy or carry over leave
o Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
o Paid volunteering day to support causes that matter to you
* Health & Wellbeing
o Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for you and the option to cover family members
o Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support
o Death in Service benefit
* Financial Security
o Competitive pension scheme
o Life assurance policies to support you and your family
* Flexible & Agile Working
o Hybrid working model
o Agile working culture that supports flexible hours and smarter working
o Modern office spaces designed for collaboration, focus, and wellbeing
Disclaimer
Unsolicited CVs sent to AAB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AAB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.
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