Corporate Finance / M&A Analyst

My client is a PE backed, acquisitive start up with very aggressive growth plans and they are now looking to recruit a Corporate Finance / M&A Analyst to join their founding team as employee #6. This is a highly varied role where you will work closely with the founders across all stages of their acquisition process — from due diligence and deal negotiation to integration planning and execution. You will also play a key role in building and structuring the company’s core corporate functions as they scale. What you will do * Work directly with the founders to execute acquisitions end-to-end - Support due diligence, financial analysis, and deal structuring; coordinate legal, financial and operational workstreams * Develop and implement post-acquisition business / integration plans * Build and scale internal corporate functions (e.g., finance, HR, legal, operations) * Create processes and reporting tools to support data-driven decision making * Act as a strategic thought partner to the founders across key business priorities * Manage cross-functional initiatives and ensure alignment across stakeholders * Prepare material for Board of Directors / investor meetings Ideal candidate profile * Demonstrable experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, audit, corporate startegy * Experience working on M&A transactions is a plus * Strong analytical and financial modelling skills * A builder’s mindset — able to create systems, processes, and structure from scratch * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with evolving priorities * Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple workstreams * Low ego, team player, and excited to be part of a mission-driven startup from the ground up Interviews are ongoing so apply now