M&A Analyst: High-Impact Due Diligence & Growth

Fluent Software; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Valsoft is seeking a driven analyst to join our investment team in the UK, focusing on pre-due diligence and acquisition analysis. You will work closely with senior leaders, performing financial and operational reviews, building models, and supporting deal memos.

You will manage due diligence workstreams, collaborate across finance, commercial, and portfolio teams, and seek to grow into investment ownership in the future. UK work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Finance, Accounting, Engineering or 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/TA/PE a plus).
• Detail-oriented, curious, execution-focused; independent workstream ownership.

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 with internal and portfolio 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.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Ownership mindset

Communication

Due diligence

Industry research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Engineering

Advanced degree (MBA/ CFA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Valsoft is seeking a driven analyst to join our investment team in the UK, focusing on pre-due diligence and acquisition analysis. You will work closely with senior leaders, performing financial and operational reviews, building models, and supporting deal memos.

You will manage due diligence workstreams, collaborate across finance, commercial, and portfolio teams, and seek to grow into investment ownership in the future. UK work authorization is required.