Senior Financial Analyst

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to shape commercial strategy, evaluate investment opportunities, and drive financial performance. The role suits candidates from industry or Transaction Services / Corporate Finance who want to apply advanced analytical skills in a fast-paced environment.

You will build DCF models, support M&A activity and evaluate investment opportunities while partnering with senior stakeholders to influence pricing, margins and

Qualifications

• Strong financial modelling capability including DCF, scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis.
• Experience in transaction services (FDD, valuations, modelling) or analytical finance in industry.
• Exposure to M&A, deal analysis or investment appraisal is advantageous.
• Confident communicator able to challenge assumptions and present insight to senior leaders.
• Commercially curious, proactive and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain DCF models to assess new product launches, pricing strategies and long-term initiatives.
• Support M&A activity including financial modelling, synergy analysis, valuation work and integration planning.
• Evaluate investment cases, opportunities and strategic projects using robust commercial and financial analysis.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to influence pricing, margin optimisation and commercial decision-making.
• Deliver insight on trends, risks and opportunities to support executive-level strategy.
• Enhance reporting, forecasting and commercial analytics frameworks.

Job description

Marc Daniels is recruiting a Senior Financial Analyst for a high‑growth organisation where you’ll play a central role in shaping commercial strategy, evaluating investment opportunities, and driving financial performance.

This role is ideal for candidates from industry or Transaction Services / Corporate Finance who want to apply advanced analytical skills — including DCF modelling, M&A analysis, and deal evaluation — in a fast‑moving commercial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain DCF models to assess new product launches, pricing strategies, and long‑term commercial initiatives.
• Support M&A activity, including financial modelling, synergy analysis, valuation work, and integration planning.
• Evaluate investment cases, business opportunities, and strategic projects using robust commercial and financial analysis.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to influence pricing, margin optimisation, and commercial decision‑making.
• Deliver insight on trends, risks, and opportunities to support executive‑level strategy.
• Enhance reporting, forecasting, and commercial analytics frameworks.

About You

• Strong financial modelling capability, including DCF, scenario modelling, and sensitivity analysis.
• Experience in transaction services (FDD, valuations, modelling) or an analytical finance role within industry.
• Exposure to M&A, deal analysis, or investment appraisal is highly advantageous.
• Confident communicator able to challenge assumptions and present insight to senior leaders.
• Commercially curious, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.