Graduate M&A & Corporate Development Analyst

TPF Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is partnering with a Canterbury-based professional services firm to recruit a Corporate Development Analyst. You will gain exposure to the full transaction lifecycle, working with senior leadership, Partners and the Growth team.

The role suits graduates with strong analytical ability, commercial awareness, and a genuine interest in M&A, offering opportunity across origination, analysis, due diligence and post-deal integration.

Qualifications

• Strong financial analysis and modelling capabilities.
• Excellent Excel and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.
• Commercially aware with interest in M&A and professional services.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market mapping and identify potential acquisition targets.
• Research and profile businesses including financials, ownership, services and client base.
• Maintain acquisition pipeline trackers and report deal progress.
• Support outreach to target businesses, brokers and external advisers.
• Assist with financial analysis, benchmarking and valuation.
• Prepare investment papers, internal approvals and board materials.
• Support due diligence across financial, legal, tax and operational workstreams.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external advisers throughout transactions.
• Prepare briefing materials for meetings and senior stakeholders.
• Support post-acquisition integration planning and tracking.
• Monitor integration milestones, synergies and post-deal performance.
• Produce pipeline reports and management updates.
• Analyse market trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Analytical

Commercial awareness

Excel

Organised

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

TPF Recruitment is partnering with a Canterbury-based professional services firm to recruit a Corporate Development Analyst. You will gain exposure to the full transaction lifecycle, working with senior leadership, Partners and the Growth team.

The role suits graduates with strong analytical ability, commercial awareness, and a genuine interest in M&A, offering opportunity across origination, analysis, due diligence and post-deal integration.