M&A Analyst

SAGE GROUP PLC; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior M&A Analyst at SAGE GROUP PLC supports global mergers and acquisitions strategy within the Corporate Development team, contributing across the deal lifecycle from origination to integration handover.

You'll work on European and North American transactions, build financial models, conduct valuations, coordinate due diligence, and prepare materials for the M&A Committee and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in Corporate Development, Corporate Finance, or investment banking.
• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects.
• Comfort presenting to senior leaders.
• Bachelor's degree as stated.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of cross-market M&A transactions across markets.
• Build and maintain financial models and business cases.
• Coordinate due diligence and deal execution.
• Prepare investment papers and presentations for leadership and M&A Committee.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external advisers (lawyers, accountants, bankers).

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Due diligence

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting/Business

Job description

As a Senior M&A Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting Sage's global mergers and acquisitions strategy. Working within the Corporate Development team, you will contribute across the full M&A lifecycle, from evaluating opportunities through to transaction execution and handover to the integration team. This is a highly visible role that offers exposure to senior leaders and stakeholders across Finance, Product, Go-to-Market, Legal and Corporate Development teams.

You will work across both European and North American transactions, supporting strategic initiatives that help drive Sage's growth. The role provides an excellent opportunity to develop broad M&A experience while working closely with senior decision-makers on high-impact projects.

What I'll Be Doing

You will support the execution of acquisitions and strategic transactions across multiple markets, helping to manage activities throughout the entire deal lifecycle. This will include supporting deal origination, conducting financial analysis, coordinating due diligence processes, and assisting with transaction execution through to integration handover.

You will build and maintain financial models, analyse business opportunities, prepare valuation assessments, and develop business cases to support investment decisions. A key part of the role will involve preparing materials for senior leadership and the M&A Committee, including investment papers, approval memoranda, presentations, and recommendations.

Working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisers, including lawyers, accountants and investment bankers, you will help coordinate multiple workstreams to ensure transactions progress effectively. You will also play an active role in project management activities, stakeholder engagement, and supporting strategic discussions around potential acquisition opportunities.

We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional with approximately two to three years of relevant experience gained within Corporate Development, Corporate Finance, Transaction Advisory, Financial Due Diligence, Investment Banking, or a similar analytical environment.

You will have strong financial modelling and valuation skills, with the ability to analyse complex information and translate it into clear recommendations. You should be comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and coordinating projects, demonstrating strong organisational and project management capabilities.

The successful candidate will be intellectually curious, highly analytical, and genuinely interested in mergers and acquisitions and corporate strategy. Strong communication skills are essential, as you'll be required to present information and insights to senior stakeholders and work effectively across global teams.

A bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline is preferred. Experience within the technology sector, SaaS businesses, corporate development teams, transaction advisory practices, or investment banking environments would be particularly valuable.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is eager to learn, enjoys working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, and wants to build a long-term career gaining exposure to strategic transactions and corporate growth initiatives.

Job Description

This person will support M&A execution for Sage globally helping to deliver on one of the key strategic initiatives for the company.

Our colleagues are high-performers who prioritise growth, make bold choices, and focus and galvanise to get things done. They work on meaningful, market-shaping initiatives that stretch their skills, sharpen their craft, and create real customer impact.

Explore our culture and benefits: sage.com/careers/working-at-sage

We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. We're a Disability Confident employer - if you're applying through this scheme or need adjustments at any stage, contact [e-mail].