Corporate Development Analyst

NextStep connects top consulting talent with high-potential opportunities through smart AI-powered matching. We partner with ambitious companies across sectors to place experienced professionals in roles where they can have a real impact. On behalf of a client in our partner network we are currently looking for a Corporate Development Analyst to join their team.

Our client is a PE-backed professional services group operating across the UK and Ireland with businesses in outsourced finance compliance and HR services. The group has completed 12 bolt-on acquisitions in the past three years and has an active pipeline of a further 810 targets. The Head of Corporate Development is hiring an Analyst to help manage a growing deal volume and support the integration of acquired businesses.

As Corporate Development Analyst you will support the deal team across the full M&A lifecycle from target identification and financial analysis through to due diligence coordination and post-acquisition integration tracking. You will work closely with the Head of Corporate Development and have direct exposure to the CFO and PE sponsor.

• Maintain and update the M&A target pipeline researching potential acquisitions tracking outreach and preparing initial screening memos.
• Build financial models and valuations for acquisition targets including DCF comparable company analysis and LBO scenarios.
• Support due diligence processes - coordinating information requests tracking progress and summarising key findings.
• Prepare materials for investment committee and board presentations.
• Track integration milestones for recent acquisitions following up with workstream leads and flagging risks.

• 13 years of experience in investment banking corporate finance advisory private equity or management consulting.
• Strong financial modelling skills - valuation analysis and M&A experience are a clear advantage.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to present findings clearly.

• Base salary ofdepending on experience.
• Annual bonus.
• 25 days holiday and hybrid working from London.
• Pension and private health cover.

To be considered for this role please create your profile at . Once your profile is complete our matching system will evaluate your background against the role criteria and match you with the company if its a strong fit. No cover letter required.

This role is listed by NextStep on behalf of our client. All applications are handled with confidentiality.