Renewable Energy Corporate Finance Analyst- M&A & Modelling

Cedar Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Recruitment is seeking a Corporate Finance Analyst to join a high‑profile mid‑market Renewable Energy business in London. The role focuses on detailed financial analysis to back investment decisions, M&A activity, and strategic initiatives, with exposure to valuation, due diligence, and investment papers for senior management.

The ideal candidate is Big 4 ACA‑qualified, commercially minded, and excels at complex financial modelling and presenting clear recommendations to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Big 4 trained ACA-qualified accountant, currently within a Corporate Finance, Transactional Services, or Valuation/Financial Modelling team.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to interpret complex financial information and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent financial modelling and analytical capabilities, with advanced Excel skills.
• Exposure to capital-intensive, asset-backed or investment-led businesses would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed financial analysis to support investment decisions, strategic initiatives and business development opportunities.
• Support M&A and corporate development activities, including valuation modelling, financial analysis and transaction-related due diligence.
• Evaluate potential investment opportunities, assessing financial returns, commercial viability and associated risks.
• Prepare high-quality presentations and investment papers to support senior management and Board-level decision-making.
• Undertake strategic analysis of market developments, trends and regulatory changes, assessing potential commercial impact.
• Develop and maintain financial models, including scenario analysis, investment appraisals and forecasting.
• Provide financial and commercial insight into complex business challenges, supporting the evaluation of alternative strategies and investment opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support investment processes and project delivery.
• Deliver ad hoc financial and commercial analysis to support wider business objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Stakeholder engagement

Organisation

Education

ACA-qualified accountant (Big 4 trained)

Tools

Excel

Financial modelling tools

Job description

Cedar Recruitment is seeking a Corporate Finance Analyst to join a high‑profile mid‑market Renewable Energy business in London. The role focuses on detailed financial analysis to back investment decisions, M&A activity, and strategic initiatives, with exposure to valuation, due diligence, and investment papers for senior management.

The ideal candidate is Big 4 ACA‑qualified, commercially minded, and excels at complex financial modelling and presenting clear recommendations to stakeholders.