Financial Analyst - Acquisitions

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of financial models and evaluate and interpret historical income statements to support company evaluations.
• Own and develop detailed, multi-year operating budgets based on diligence findings to establish post-close performance targets.
• Design and refine structured financial models to measure acquired-company performance against transaction terms.
• Evaluate and draw conclusions from Quality of Earnings analysis to ensure all factors impacting the financial sustainability of the business are properly assessed.
• Independently assess due diligence findings, identify risks, and recommend areas requiring further analysis or focus.
• Prepare and present financial analyses and recommendations to internal stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Conduct comprehensive financial and operational assessments of prospective acquisition targets and advise on deal viability.
• Analyze competitor M&A activity and market trends, providing insights that influence corporate strategy.
• Exercise independent judgment in prioritizing and conducting ad hoc analyses to address business needs.
• Own the development and validation of pro forma financials, ensuring assumptions are reasonable and aligned with strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, investment banking, or a related field required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and make data-driven recommendations on matters of financial significance.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to present findings and influence decision-making.
• Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex financial scenarios and recommend solutions.
• Able to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing business needs and exercise discretion in ambiguous situations.
• Professional presence with the ability to influence and support strategic initiatives.