Finance Analyst – Private Equity

Goodman Masson; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Private Equity firm is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their team in London. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified accountant to engage with investment monitoring and valuations. The firm promotes innovation and provides a strong environment for career progression with exposure across the private equity lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years PQE is required.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Desirable exposure to investment valuation, debt or credit funds.

Responsibilities

• Review portfolio company valuations using financial data.
• Compile and present quarterly valuation packs for meetings.
• Ensure relevant financial and reporting considerations are addressed.
• Produce performance analysis of the investment portfolio.

Skills

Recently qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Strong academics

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Analytical mindset

Strong Excel or data analysis skills

Exposure to investment valuation

Education

2:1 degree

Job description

Overview

Goodman Masson are searching for a Finance Analyst to join a leading global Private Equity firm based in the West End. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recently qualified accountant to gain broad exposure across the private equity lifecycle, working closely with Front Office, Investor Relations and key stakeholders across the business.

The successful candidate will join a high-performing team responsible for investment monitoring and valuations, and will play a key role in delivering insight and supporting decision-making at senior levels. The firm offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment where innovation, ownership, and agility are actively encouraged.

The role will sit within the Portfolio Monitoring team, which plays a central role in the quarterly valuation process and delivers key insights across the investment portfolio. The team operates with a broad remit, offering excellent exposure across the business and a strong learning environment. It’s a firm that genuinely invests in its people, with plenty of opportunity for progression for those who perform.

Please note: Unfortunately, the company is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and validating portfolio company valuations using financial data provided by external managers;
• Compiling and presenting quarterly valuation packs for internal governance meetings;
• Following new investments and ensuring relevant financial, structural and reporting considerations are appropriately addressed;
• Producing clear, concise performance analysis of the investment portfolio for senior leadership
• Collaborating with Investment and other teams to assess funding plans, exit timing, and underlying business performance;
• Providing support to Investor Relations by supplying portfolio insights to inform investor updates and fundraising materials;
• Working with multiple internal teams to contribute to process enhancements, operational development, and ad hoc project delivery.

Key Skills

• Recently qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) – up to 2 years PQE;
• Strong academics (minimum 2:1 degree and solid A-Levels);
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Analytical mindset with the ability to form opinions and make recommendations;
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and working in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong Excel or data analysis skills (e.g., Business Intelligence tools or process improvement);
• Desirable - exposure to investment valuation, debt or credit funds