M&A Senior Analyst

Dentsu Aegis Network; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global marketing firm in London is seeking an M&A Analyst to manage Global M&A activity. Responsibilities include conducting market analysis, financial modeling, and supporting transaction phases. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably within the media sector. This role offers competitive compensation in a permanent position.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Accounting or Finance experience including at least 1 year at a Big 4 Accounting firm, investment bank or similar institution.
• Mergers and Acquisition experience is a plus.
• Experience working in the media sector or professional services company is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive industry and market analysis to identify trends and strategic opportunities.
• Build and maintain robust financial models to assess potential transactions.
• Assist in all phases of the transaction lifecycle from evaluation to closing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Cross-functional teamwork

Strategic thinking

Education

Relevant accounting or banking certifications

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Group - The purpose of this role is to help to manage Global M&A activity and provide support on acquisitions, divestments, and other M&A activity.

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Market & Target Research

• Conduct comprehensive industry and market analysis to identify trends, competitive dynamics, and strategic opportunities.

• Evaluate potential acquisition and divestment targets through qualitative and quantitative assessments.

• Support portfolio optimisation by identifying underperforming assets or non-core business units for potential divestiture.

• Maintain and update target watchlists and market intelligence databases to support proactive deal sourcing.

2. Financial Modelling & Valuation

• Build and maintain robust financial models to assess the impact of potential transactions, including discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company analysis, and precedent transaction methodologies.

• Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate risks and upside potential under various strategic assumptions.

• Collaborate with relevant internal teams and advisors as required to validate assumptions and ensure model accuracy.

3. Transaction Execution Support

• Assist in all phases of the transaction lifecycle over a range of transaction types (acquisitions, divestments, partnerships) from initial evaluation through to closing and integration.

• Coordinate and manage data collection efforts across internal teams and external advisors.

• Support due diligence workstreams, including financial, operational, legal, tax, and commercial reviews.

• Manage Q&A processes, track deliverables, and ensure timely responses to stakeholder queries.

• Help prepare and maintain transaction documentation, including NDAs, term sheets, and deal trackers.

• Support on post-closing matters such as earnout reviews or separation management.

4. Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

• Develop high-quality presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders, including deal pipeline updates, investment committee materials, and board-level briefings.

• Track and report on deal performance metrics, integration progress, and strategic alignment.

• Ensure consistency and clarity in communication across all M&A activities, tailoring outputs to different audiences (executive leadership, business units, external advisors).

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Relevant accounting or banking certifications preferred

• 2 + years of Accounting or Finance experience including at least 1 year at a Big 4 Accounting firm, investment bank or similar institution preferably working in the media and technology sectors. Mergers and Acquisition experience a plus

• Experience working in the media sector or professional services company a plus

• Strong analytical skills and experience working with financial models

• Proven ability to interact with people at all levels of an organization, fostering strong cross-functional teamwork and results

• Strategic thinking ability with balanced analytical and creative approach

• High-level proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Location:

London

Brand:

Global Functions

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent