M&A Analyst

Partners& Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension: Employer 6% & Employee 2%

Life Assurance 4x salary

Group Income Protection

Flexible Benefits platform

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Job summary

Partners& Limited is seeking a commercially minded M&A Analyst to join our Corporate Development team in the UK. You will support mergers and acquisitions across the Group from opportunity identification through to execution, post-deal performance tracking and integration support.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to build a career in M&A within a fast-paced, private equity backed, acquisitive business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) or equivalent.
• Experience in Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, Deals Advisory, Audit or similar.
• Strong financial analysis, valuation and modelling capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, multi-priority ability.
• Experience in financial services is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end M&A process including target assessments and due diligence.
• Perform financial analysis, valuation and business case development.
• Analyse financial, operational and commercial data to identify risks and value.
• Assist with transaction documentation and deal closure activities.
• Monitor performance, synergy delivery and earnout calculations.
• Prepare reports and insights for senior leadership and Board.
• Conduct market research to identify targets and growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external advisers on complex deals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Valuation models

Job description

We are looking for a commercially minded and analytically driven M&A Analyst to join our growing Corporate Development team during an exciting period of rapid expansion.

Reporting to the Corporate Development Manager, you will play a key role in supporting mergers and acquisitions activity across the Group. You will be involved throughout the entire deal lifecycle, from identifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities through to transaction execution, post-deal performance tracking, and integration support.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to build or further develop a career in M&A within a fast-paced, private equity backed, acquisitive business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end M&A process, including target assessments, due diligence, transaction execution, and post-acquisition integration and monitoring.
• Conduct financial analysis, synergy identification, valuation modelling, and business case development to support investment decisions.
• Analyse financial, operational, and commercial information to identify risks, opportunities, and value creation initiatives.
• Assist with transaction documentation, deal completion activities, and stakeholder management throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Monitor acquisition performance, synergy delivery, completion accounts, and earnout calculations.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and insights for senior leadership and Board-level audiences.
• Conduct market and competitor research to identify acquisition targets and strategic growth opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external advisers, communicating complex financial information clearly and effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Experience & Skills

• Practice-trained qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Experience in Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, Deals Advisory, Audit, or a similar analytical role.
• Strong financial analysis, valuation, and financial modelling capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience within insurance broking or financial services is desirable but not essential.

What We're Looking For

You’ll be someone who can combine technical financial expertise with commercial awareness and relationship-building skills. You will demonstrate:

• Analytical Thinking – Able to interpret complex data and identify meaningful insights.
• Attention to Detail – Consistently produces accurate and high-quality work.
• Problem Solving – Proactively identifies challenges and develops practical solutions.
• Teamwork – Works collaboratively across teams and functions.
• Time Management – Thrives in a dynamic environment while managing competing priorities.
• Integrity – Maintains the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.

What we offer:

• Pension: Employer: 6% and Employee 2%
• Life Assurance: 4 x salary on death (can be increased up to 10 x through our Flex Benefits platform).
• Group Income Protection.
• Additional Benefits are available through our Flexible Benefits platform:
  • Employee discounts
  • Critical illness
  • Cycle to Work (Salary Sacrifice)
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Dental Plan
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection