Corporate Development Analyst

I have just been instructed on a Corporate Development Analyst with a leading client of ours. The role sits within a global Corporate Development team and will be responsible for supporting all aspects of M&A activity.

• Collect market, sector or company data on the internet and third-party databases, and through primary research sources such as banks, advisors etc.
• Manage and update the Corporate Development pipeline with new acquisition targets, as well as detailing progress on existing projects
• Participate in all phases of the transaction such as LOI, IM reviews, due diligence, structuring, negotiation, legal documentation, integration planning, etc.
• Develop and manage the transaction dataroom, coordinate with external advisors and internal working teams on dataroom material preparation and collection
• Analyse financial statements and data, and prepare complex financial models, taking into account the impact of acquisitions from financial and operational perspectives
• Prepare investment cases for Executive Committees and Board for investment approvals
• Assist the Corporate Development team, and the central support functions and regional offices in preparation of integration plans and reports, Tracking of investment plan delivery: budget, actual, forecast, Support on special projects: annual Corporate Development Team budgets, five-year plan, reporting, tax, etc.
• Thorough understanding of investment criteria and be able to effectively evaluate potential targets against internal benchmarks

• Strong academic background with a degree from a leading University
• Experience working in a deal environment, preferably in a Corporate M&A function
• Outstanding analytical skills
• Strong Excel financial modelling and valuation skills
• Solid knowledge of financial accounting concepts and practice
• Strong PowerPoint skills
• Excellent written and oral presentational skills

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