Group - The purpose of this role is to help to manage Global M&A activity and provide support on acquisitions, divestments, and other M&A activity.
Job Description:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Market & Target Research
- Conduct comprehensive industry and market analysis to identify trends, competitive dynamics, and strategic opportunities.
- Evaluate potential acquisition and divestment targets through qualitative and quantitative assessments.
- Support portfolio optimisation by identifying underperforming assets or non-core business units for potential divestiture.
- Maintain and update target watchlists and market intelligence databases to support proactive deal sourcing.
2. Financial Modelling & Valuation
- Build and maintain robust financial models to assess the impact of potential transactions, including discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company analysis, and precedent transaction methodologies.
- Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate risks and upside potential under various strategic assumptions.
- Collaborate with relevant internal teams and advisors as required to validate assumptions and ensure model accuracy.
3. Transaction Execution Support
- Assist in all phases of the transaction lifecycle over a range of transaction types (acquisitions, divestments, partnerships) from initial evaluation through to closing and integration.
- Coordinate and manage data collection efforts across internal teams and external advisors.
- Support due diligence workstreams, including financial, operational, legal, tax, and commercial reviews.
- Manage Q&A processes, track deliverables, and ensure timely responses to stakeholder queries.
- Help prepare and maintain transaction documentation, including NDAs, term sheets, and deal trackers.
- Support on post-closing matters such as earnout reviews or separation management.
4. Reporting & Stakeholder Communication
- Develop high-quality presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders, including deal pipeline updates, investment committee materials, and board-level briefings.
- Track and report on deal performance metrics, integration progress, and strategic alignment.
- Ensure consistency and clarity in communication across all M&A activities, tailoring outputs to different audiences (executive leadership, business units, external advisors).
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- Relevant accounting or banking certifications preferred
- 2 + years of Accounting or Finance experience including at least 1 year at a Big 4 Accounting firm, investment bank or similar institution preferably working in the media and technology sectors. Mergers and Acquisition experience a plus
- Experience working in the media sector or professional services company a plus
- Strong analytical skills and experience working with financial models
- Proven ability to interact with people at all levels of an organization, fostering strong cross-functional teamwork and results
- Strategic thinking ability with balanced analytical and creative approach
- High-level proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
Location:
London
Brand:
Global Functions
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent