Corporate Development Associate

Pearse Professionals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Private Equity backed business is looking for a Corporate Development Associate/Analyst to support strategic acquisitions. The role includes building financial data books, assisting with board papers, and engaging with acquisition targets. Candidates should have an accounting background, experience in financial due diligence, and strong analytical skills. This position offers hands-on exposure to M&A with a clear path for career progression within a dynamic firm.

Qualifications

• Preferred accounting background (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Financial due diligence or transaction services experience desired.
• Strong financial analysis and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Build detailed financial data books for acquisition targets.
• Assist in preparing board papers and acquisition approval materials.
• Interact with target acquisitions for needed information.
• Support financial due diligence and liaise with external advisers.
• Assist in deal execution and post-acquisition integration.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel skills

Interest in M&A

Education

Accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

Pearse Professionals are excited to be working with a leading Private Equity backed business currently seeking a Corporate Development Associate/ Analyst to join the team.

After continued growth through acquisition and organic growth, this business are now on a highly ambitious buy and build journey to become a true market leader in their space.

Role Purpose

The Corporate Development Analyst / Associate will support the execution of strategic acquisitions across the full deal lifecycle, working closely with the Corporate Development Director, senior management, external advisers and target acquisitions. This role offers hands-on exposure to M&A and a clear development path toward becoming a deal lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Build detailed financial data books to assess prospective acquisition targets and determine maintainable EBITDA
• Assist in the preparation of board papers and acquisition approval materials
• Interact directly with target acquisitions to gather financial and non-financial information
• Support financial due diligence and liaise with external advisers
• Assist on deal execution through to completion and post-acquisition integration

Candidate Profile

• Accounting background preferred (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Financial due diligence or transaction services experience highly desirable
• Strong financial analysis and Excel skills
• Interest in developing into a deal lead within a PE-backed environment

This is a really exciting opportunity to play a central role in a highly active PE-backed buy-and-build strategy whilst also getting exposure to the full lifecycle of M&A and transactions with clear progression.

If this unique role is of interest, please apply with an up to date CV.