M&A Analyst

Valsoft Corporation; Woking; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Valsoft Corporation is seeking a due diligence analyst to join the investment team in the UK. You will perform pre-due diligence financial and operational analyses on acquisition targets and manage full due diligence workstreams, including QoE, working capital, and deal structure assessments.

You'll build financial models, develop insights, and deliver recommendations to senior leaders, assisting with investment memos and presentations.

Qualifications

• Proficient in financial modeling and analysis.
• Experience with due diligence processes and deal structures.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-diligence financial and operational analysis on targets.
• Lead and manage full due diligence workstreams (financial, commercial, operational).
• Build and refine financial models; assess QoE and working capital.
• Support integration planning and present clear recommendations to senior leaders.
• Prepare internal investment memos and presentations.

Skills

Financial modeling

Due diligence

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Financial statements

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Finance/Accounting/Engineering

Job description

At Valsoft, our mission is to acquire and nurture vertical software businesses that deliver mission-critical solutions in their niche markets. Since our founding in 2015, we've acquired over 84 businesses, and our global family now comprises more than 2,500 employees across 20+ countries. Our unique model fosters an environment of rapid growth, providing you with unparalleled opportunities to shape your career.

This role offers a unique opportunity to focus on high-impact work post-term sheet, collaborating closely with the investment team on due diligence, integration, and select pre-LOI analyses — without less focus on heavy BD work.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre-due diligence financial and operational analysis on acquisition targets
• Lead and manage full due diligence workstreams (financial, commercial, operational)
• Build and refine financial models; perform QoE, working capital analysis, and other critical assessments
• Support integration planning and execution, collaborating with internal and portfolio company teams
• Develop insights and deliver clear recommendations to senior investment leaders
• Assist with internal investment memos and presentations
• Join calls with sellers, advisors, and internal stakeholders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities -

• A Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
• 1–3 years of experience in investment banking, transaction services, audit, M&A advisory, or corporate development
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Solid understanding of financial statements, accounting, and deal structures
• Experience in due diligence or audit environments (Big 4/Transaction Advisory/Private Equity is a plus)
• Detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and execution-focused
• Comfortable owning workstreams independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong communication skills
• Ambition to grow into a role with full investment ownership in the future
• Legally authorized to work in the UK

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