Corporate Finance Analyst

THEN; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance firm in Bristol is offering a Corporate Finance Analyst Graduate Programme aimed at graduates eager to build a career in corporate finance. This program provides comprehensive training, direct involvement in live transactions, and a clear path for career advancement. Candidates who are graduating in 2025 or 2026, with strong numerical and analytical skills, are welcomed to apply. The role requires a proactive approach and offers unique networking opportunities with senior professionals.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Direct involvement in live transactions

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree achieved or predicted in 2025 or 2026.
• Confidence in handling complex financial data.
• Proactive and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Building financial models and conducting company valuations.
• Supporting M&A processes and fundraising activities.
• Tracking industry developments and analysing competitors.
• Producing presentations, reports, and analyses.
• Helping originate new deals and contributing to marketing.

Skills

Strong numerical ability

Analytical ability

Excellent communication skills

Research skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree at 2:1 or above

Job description

Corporate Finance Analyst Graduate Programme 202

Are you a driven and detail-oriented graduate eager to begin your journey in corporate finance? Would you like to gain practical exposure to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), financial modelling, and market analysis while contributing to live deals? Building on the success of recent analyst cohorts, Headford Capital is now recruiting four graduates for its 2026 Graduate Programme. This scheme provides an exceptional platform to develop hands‑on financial expertise within a dynamic and growing UK team.

Location: Bristol (Must be able to commute to the office)

What you’ll be doing

• Financial Modelling & Valuation: Building models, conducting company valuations, and researching industry sectors.
• Transaction Execution: Supporting M&A processes, fundraising activities, and strategic advisory mandates.
• Market & Competitor Insights: Tracking industry developments, analysing competitors, and identifying emerging opportunities.
• Client Deliverables: Producing presentations, reports, buyer lists, and acquisition target analyses.
• Business Development: Helping originate new deals and contributing to marketing initiatives.

Who we are looking for

• A degree at 2:1 or above (achieved or predicted).
• Graduating in 2025 or 2026.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability, with confidence in handling complex financial data.
• Excellent research and communication skills, able to present findings clearly and persuasively.
• Commercial awareness and a genuine interest in UK business, finance, and investment.
• A proactive, collaborative approach, thriving in a fast‑paced environment.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

What we offer

• Comprehensive training and professional development in corporate finance and investment banking.
• Direct involvement in live transactions from the outset.
• Clear career progression within a growing firm.
• Exposure to senior professionals, investors, and corporate leaders through networking opportunities.
• Office located at Headford Capital’s Bristol headquarters.