Putting people first, every day BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.
Opportunity
We are seeking a New Grad to join our Valuations & Modelling team as a Financial Analyst in London, Ontario in November 2026. We are looking for driven candidates with a foundational understanding of valuation concepts and a strong willingness to learn. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop technical expertise and gain hands‑on experience in delivering high‑quality valuation services. This is a net new role and the successful candidate will support valuation engagements, contribute to client deliverables, and work closely with the team to build their knowledge and skill set in the following areas:
- Business Valuations: Prepare business valuations for tax planning, financial reporting, general financial planning, and transaction advisory purposes.
- Financial Instruments: Assist in preparing valuations of financial instruments including stocks, bonds, derivatives, employee stock options, senior debt, and other complex securities.
- Financial Model Assurance and Build: Assist in developing tailored financial models to inform business plans and transactions.
Our clients include a wide range of Canadian and global entrepreneurial businesses from start‑ups to established incumbents. Our range of experience covers the full spectrum of industries, business sizes, and valuation complexity, helping owner‑managed companies to large publicly traded corporations. Deep industry expertise allows us to be agile and responsive, bringing in resources from our global accounting and consulting network when required.
Responsibilities
- Participate in discussions and meetings with management of the companies involved;
- Analyze company and industry‑specific strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to determine the cash flow risks of the companies involved;
- Participate in the preparation of the financial models used for the valuation;
- Draft detailed valuation reports and presentations to management;
- Research third‑party databases for market, industry or comparable public company and private transaction multiples and other information for valuation purposes;
- Manage multiple engagements to ensure successful and timely completion of client deliverables;
- Develop relationships with BDO's current and prospective clients as well as with other BDO service groups;
- Assist with business development activities as required.
Success Criteria
- You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect & Collaboration
- You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
- You identify, recommend, & are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
- You share in an inclusive & engaging work environment that develops, retains& attracts talent
- You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
- You grow your expertise through learning & professional development
Experience and Education
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or another related field
- Successful completion of the CPA or CFA designation (or near completion)
- Excited to pursue a CBV designation
- 0-1 year of work experience in an accounting or Valuations/M&A practice
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially Excel
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Solid verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
The expected range of compensation for this role is $57,000 - $70,000.
Benefits
- We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution.
- We provide comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy.
- We’re committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.
- Everyone counts: We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers.
- We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone.
- We recognize and celebrate the unique experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring – and that these experiences strengthen how we work together.
- Our commitment extends to ensuring that our application process is both inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.
- We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
- We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
- We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.
- We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose.
- We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm.
- Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.
Why BDO?
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences. At BDO, our people experience is guided by three core pillars—Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what’s next - shaping how we support our people, serve our clients, and grow together.
We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose.
We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm.
Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.
BDO may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all employment-related outcomes are made by BDO personnel.