Acquisitions Analyst - Horsham, United Kingdom - Benchmark Capital

Benchmark Capital
Benchmark Capital
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Horsham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Horsham based + London City / Hybrid working
Who we're looking for


As an Acquisitions Analyst, you will gain exposure and hands-on experience supporting in the execution of a large number of M&A deals.


Working closely with the members of the Acquisitions team, including the Acquisitions Director, you will assist with all phases of the acquisition process, including acquisition opportunity assessment and monitoring the acquisition pipeline, process andworkflow management, liaising with key internal and external stakeholders, including supporting transaction negotiations, financial modelling and valuation, due diligence and preparing transaction related materials.

What you'll do

  • Assist in managing the deal pipeline tracker
  • Assist in target assessment & screening, valuation and synergy analysis, including:
  • Financial analysis of target business data including review of financial statements, management reports and other relevant financial information; and analysis around "businessfit"
  • Preparing valuation models and internal rate of return calculations in line with our valuation processes and parameters
  • Support the due diligence process, including coordination between internal and external stakeholders (e.g. sellers, legal counsel)
  • Liaise with all members of the Acquisitions team, Integration team, and other internal stakeholders (e.g. due diligence workstreams and the executive leadership teams) throughout the acquisition process
  • Assist in the preparation of Board papers (e.g. investment memos) and other relevant transaction document
  • Carry out ad hoc pieces of analysis as and when required
The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

  • Relevant degree, Accountancy qualification or equivalent relevant experience
  • Excellent financial modelling, forecasting & data analysis skills
  • Ability to process large volumes of data and identify key metrics
  • Ability and willingness to learn and to be able to work outside of your comfort zone
  • Ability to multitask, manage different stakeholders and work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Client facing skills
  • Strong IT skills with specific competence in Excel, Power Point and Word
  • Good administrator
What you'll be like

  • Highly selfmotivated with a desire to add value to the role, to Benchmark and to our partners
  • Be adaptable to an environment where deadlines and priorities can change rapidly
  • A desire to selfdevelop, including study towards further professional qualifications and additional industry training
  • Promoter of the Treating Customers Fairly principles, and deliver your own responsibility for the duty of care to our clients
  • Ability to provide a commercial judgement backed up by financial data and analysis
  • Team player
  • Handson approach
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