Financial Analyst, Valuations & Modelling - London - Fall 2026

Bdo; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO is seeking a New Grad Financial Analyst to join the Valuations & Modelling team in London, Ontario, starting November 2026. The role involves supporting valuation engagements, building financial models, and drafting detailed reports for clients across diverse industries.

You will assist in business valuations, financial instrument valuations, and model assurance, while collaborating with management and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality client deliverables and expand your

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business
• CPA or CFA designation (or near completion)
• CBV designation in view
• 0–1 year of work experience in accounting or Valuations/M&A
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

Responsibilities

• Prepare business valuations for tax planning, financial reporting, and transaction advisory purposes
• Assist in valuing financial instruments (stocks, bonds, derivatives, options, senior debt)
• Develop tailored financial models to inform business plans and transactions
• Draft valuation reports and presentations for management
• Research market data and multiples for valuation purposes
• Support multiple engagements to deliver client deliverables on time
• Engage with clients and internal teams to develop relationships and support business development

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Suite

Job description

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 with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

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.

Your responsibilities will include the following critical elements:

• 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; and
• Assist with business development activities as required.

How do we define success for your role?

• 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.

Your 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

Earn your CPA Designation

At BDO, we’re committed to the success of students pursuing their CPA designation. We provide pre-approved programs across our 100+ offices, mentorship and support, reimbursement of exam fees, enrollment in Canada’s leading CFE prep course, and flexible options for study leave in order for you to be successful