Financial Analyst - Corporate Finance (Industrials)

Houlihan Lokey - Experienced Careers; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey is seeking a Financial Analyst for their London office to contribute significantly in financial modeling, due diligence, and client presentations. Candidates should be fluent in German and possess strong analytical and financial skills, ideally with 1-2 years in M&A.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of full-time experience in M&A preferred.
• Experience executing sell-side transactions.
• Knowledge of accounting and financial theory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze historical and projected financial information.
• Create financial models and conduct due diligence.
• Value companies and manage client relationships.

Skills

Fluency in German

Excel skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Financial modeling

Education

Strong Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Business Unit:

Corporate Finance

Industry:

Industrials

Overview

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Houlihan Lokey serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm’s commitment to client success across its advisory services. The firm is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions for the past two years, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past 10 years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past 11 years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by LSEG.

Corporate Finance

The Houlihan Lokey Corporate Finance business has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, activist shareholder and takeover defense, and other related advisory services for a broad range of clients. In addition, we have the proven ability to engineer and execute financing solutions that are essential for growth and success and offer access to financing in the public and alternative capital markets through the issuance of debt, equity, or hybrid securities.

As trusted advisors, our industry-specific investment banking groups provide us with a deep understanding of our client’s business and positioning before we are even engaged in a transaction. Combined with this market penetration is our international presence throughout Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region.

In Europe, we work with a wide spectrum of companies, from mid-market privately owned enterprises to large multinational organizations. With a growing European platform of more than 400 Corporate Finance bankers in offices across EMEA, in addition to our global reach and in-depth knowledge across a broad range of industries, we have the breadth and targeted expertise to provide exceptional client service.

Industrials

Houlihan Lokey’s Industrials Group has earned a reputation for providing superior service and achieving outstanding results in M&A advisory, capital raising, restructuring, and valuation.

Our transaction quality and client work benefit from our company culture, where the senior team are highly engaged in the execution of client projects, and from our experience as leaders in the market for over a decade, which has given our professionals valuable exposure to a variety of situations and challenges. In 2023, our Industrials Group was ranked as the No. 1 M&A advisor for global industrials transactions under $1 billion by LSEG (formerly Refinitiv)*.

Scope

The Industrials team at Houlihan Lokey are looking to add a Financial Analyst in London.

The environment at Houlihan Lokey is both collegial and entrepreneurial. Teamwork is essential to the firm’s success. At the same time, creativity and new ideas are encouraged. Financial Analysts are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help us grow our business.

Responsibilities

As a Financial Analyst, you will:

• Prepare, analyze and help explain historical and projected financial information

• Create financial models

• Coordinate and perform business due diligence

• Prepare confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches and other presentations

• Conduct research on sectors, companies and potential buyers

• Value companies and businesses

• Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients and prospective clients and professional advisors

• Assist in planning of engagements

Requirements / Qualifications

The environment at Houlihan Lokey is results-driven and entrepreneurial and, as such, rewards top performers with substantial responsibility and interaction with senior-level professionals and clients.

• Fluency in German and English required (verbal and written)

• Strong Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• 1-2 years of full-time experience in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) preferred, ideally within Investment Banking. Otherwise Transactions Services consulting or corporate development are also considered

• Experience in executing sell-side transactions

• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills

• Strong analytical abilities and knowledge of accounting and applied financial theory

• Excellent understanding of financial statements analysis with the ability to work through key assumptions, implicit caveats, and limitations

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with team members

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects and hit deadlines in a highly organised manner

• An independent, solutions-focused mind-set

• An exceptional work ethic

* Excludes accounting firms and brokers.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.