Mergers & Acquisition Analyst

Simplyhealth; Andover; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative health company is seeking a Mergers & Acquisition Analyst to join their Emerging Businesses team. In this pivotal role, you will drive strategic partnerships and market analysis to support the organization's growth. You'll leverage your financial expertise and analytical mindset to identify market opportunities, conduct research, and assist in transaction processes. This is a unique chance to contribute to a forward-thinking company that is redefining healthcare access in the UK while enjoying a flexible working environment and a range of attractive benefits.

Benefits

Group bonus scheme

Generous pension with 6% contribution

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits pot

Health plan

Wellbeing hub access

Shopping discounts

Recognition awards

Charitable giving options

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of financial statements and data interpretation.
• Experience in corporate finance and data analysis roles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market analysis to identify investment opportunities.
• Manage data rooms and due diligence during transactions.

Skills

Financial Data Analysis

Market Research

Project Management

Effective Communication

Analytical Mindset

Education

Degree in Finance or Business

Experience in UK Healthcare or Financial Services

Tools

Data Analysis Software

Job description

About The Role

We’re not just your average health company; we’re aiming to revolutionise access to healthcare in the UK by offering innovative health and wellbeing solutions that are affordable, accessible, and effective. From preventive care to comprehensive medical support, we aim to empower individuals to take charge of their health, inspiring them to make the most of their wellbeing. We’re the first health insurer in the UK to be awarded B-Corp status, recognizing our achievements in sustainability and our environmental and social responsibility goals.

As a Mergers & Acquisition Analyst, you’ll join our Emerging Businesses team, focusing on strategic partnerships and inorganic growth to facilitate significant organizational expansion. The team manages corporate venture capital, M&A strategy, and the in-house incubator, Simplyhealth Foundry.

The Mergers & Acquisition Analyst will manage competitor intelligence, analyze potential markets, and monitor market movements to identify risks and opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity to help transform Simplyhealth into a multi-line business group over the next decade.

Key Responsibilities

This role supports the Emerging Businesses team with:

1. Target Market Intelligence: Sizing healthcare and adjacent market segments to identify opportunities for investment, acquisition, or partnership using data-driven approaches.
2. Target Company Intelligence: Segmenting attractive markets to find suitable target companies for investment, acquisition, or partnership.
3. Market Analysis: Conducting research to understand the performance of competitors and target markets.
4. Data Analysis Support: Assisting in analyzing internal and external data to inform market insights.
5. Pricing and Strategy Analysis: Reviewing pricing strategies, market positioning, and competition.
6. Market Monitoring: Keeping up-to-date with changes in target or competitor businesses.
7. Reporting: Producing monthly market reports for management.
8. Transaction Support: Managing data rooms, communication, due diligence, and developing investment cases.
9. Post-Transaction Support: Assisting with integration planning.

About You

To be considered, you must have:

• Deep understanding of financial statements and experience interpreting financial data.
• Knowledge of operating models and go-to-market strategies.
• Ability to build and develop networks internally and externally.
• Project management skills to coordinate multiple projects.
• Effective communication skills across diverse backgrounds.
• Curiosity and analytical mindset to ask “why?”.
• Self-starter attitude and ability to challenge processes and drive change.

Preferred qualifications include experience in UK healthcare or financial services, corporate finance, and data analysis roles.

What’s In It For You

Our benefits include:

• Group bonus scheme
• Generous pension with a 6% contribution
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell days
• Flexible benefits pot
• Health plan
• Wellbeing hub access
• Shopping discounts
• Recognition awards
• Charitable giving options
• Volunteering days

Our head office is in Hampshire, but we support a flexible, hybrid working approach, allowing remote work with occasional office visits for collaboration and training.

Your Recruitment Journey

We aim to provide a fair, inclusive, and transparent application process:

• Screening call with Talent Acquisition
• Virtual interview with the team
• Aptitude assessment
• Presentation or case study
• Job offer

If you need support or adjustments during your application, contact our Talent Team at [email protected].

Please note: Due to high application volumes, we may close the vacancy early and cannot consider late applications.