We are looking for graduates to join our relatively young, sociable and closely knit team as an Analyst. The successful candidate should like numerical analysis; We do not require extensive knowledge of finance or excel; We offer extensive on-the-job training and opportunities for external qualifications.
The Analyst will report to an Associate Director and assist the team in the valuation of infrastructure and energy transition assets for our clients. This is primarily carried out in Excel using financial forecasting models. You will also build financial models and assist clients in making new investments or selling existing investments.
You will conduct reviews of an asset’s up-to-date financial model to understand how its recent financial performance, as well as wider macro-economic trends, have affected the asset’s projected cashflows. Your analysis will be presented to clients in a clear, easy-to-understand investor report. Through these reviews, analysts develop a deep understanding of financial modelling, and will take on an increasing amount of responsibility, laying the foundation for a career in finance.
Carry out valuation bridging analysis where we compare a company or asset's current valuation to its previous valuation, highlighting the factors that caused the change. This could include changes in revenue, operating costs, market conditions, capital expenditure, or adjustments in discount rates. The findings are then presented in a way that is straightforward, helping investors grasp the key insights and trends.
· You will support experienced team members in building detailed financial models that help evaluate investment opportunities, asset performance, and financial decisions for funds. This includes assisting with key business activities like buying and selling assets, as well as refinancing deals to improve financial conditions.
· As a new employee, the company will provide hands-on training in financial modelling techniques, guiding you through the process and teaching you how to apply these models in real-world scenarios. Present your analysis and financial models to clients, explaining how the results apply to real-world asset or fund performance.
· Review legal documentation including letters of engagement and project documents.
· Provide training and feedback to colleagues or clients on relevant topics.
· Administrative and office support duties which may include data entry, correspondence and ad-hoc internal project support.
Aptitude for Excel;
· Strong written English;
· Strong commercial mind-set;
· Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products;
· Previous work experience in an office based role;
· Experience of legal documentation;
· Job Type: Permanent.
Salary: £29,000 plus performance related bonus with the opportunity for rapid progression post qualification.
Fully funded CFA/CIMA qualification with paid study leave, 22 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday, flexible working hours (after 6 months), sports and social club events and activities, and weekly free team lunch.
The role will initially be office based with the possibility of flexibility dependant on progression and performance.
Amberside Valuations provides financial modelling and asset valuation services to fund managers who invest in infrastructure and energy transition assets. We regularly value over 300 assets for some of the largest European infrastructure investors with total fund values of over £5bn.
In addition to running valuation services for our clients, we build fund financial models, financial models for the assets they invest in, and assist with their acquisitions, asset sales and refinancings. Throughout all our mandates financial modelling is a core element.
We pride ourselves in being experts in financial modelling and company valuation, working on assets in: renewable energy generation, healthcare, education, transports, the circular economy, defence, utilities, digital infrastructure and battery storage. We work closely with our sister company, Amberside Capital, who advise firms raising capital in the infrastructure and energy transition sectors, and investors making investments in those sectors.