Senior Strategic Finance Analyst - M&A

Goodman Masson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman Masson is seeking a finance professional with a strong background in complex deal logic for a high-impact role based in Greater London. You will partner with the CEO to drive capital allocation and expansion strategy, lead financial due diligence, and develop investment appraisal models. The ideal candidate will have experience in private equity or investment banking and be skilled in communicating complex financial data effectively. This role offers clear opportunities for strategic leadership within a rapidly growing environment.

Qualifications

• High-calibre finance professional with experience in complex deal logic.
• Experience in private equity or venture capital is an advantage.
• Expertise in building flexible financial models from scratch.
• Ability to simplify complex data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key advisor to the CEO & Board.
• Bridge technical accounting with commercial operations.
• Lead financial due diligence and valuation modeling.
• Own multi-year financial models for large-scale investments.
• Spearhead high-priority projects across functions.

Skills

Strategic Advisory

Commercial Performance Analysis

Corporate Development & M&A

Capital Planning & Investment Appraisal

Cross-Functional Leadership

Building Financial Models

Communication Skills

Education

Background in Transaction Services, M&A Advisory, or Investment Banking

Job description

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role sitting at the intersection of Corporate Development, M&A, and Commercial Finance. The business are private equity backed and rapidly growing. Operating as the analytical engine of a rapidly scaling global entertainment brand, you will partner directly with the CEO to drive the company’s capital allocation and expansion strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory: Act as a key advisor to the CEO & Board, preparing investor-grade board packs, fundraising materials, and strategic long-term plans.
• Commercial Performance Analysis: Bridge the gap between technical accounting and commercial operations by translating venue-level data into high-level strategic insights to optimise margins and ROI.
• Corporate Development & M&A: Lead the financial due diligence and valuation modeling for new market entries, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Capital Planning & Investment Appraisal: Own the complex multi-year financial models for large-scale real estate investments and venue developments, from initial business case to board-level approval
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Spearhead high-priority projects across marketing, technology, and operations, ensuring all commercial decisions are backed by rigorous financial logic.

Experience & Background

We are looking for a high-calibre finance professional with a pedigree in complex deal-logic and long-term value creation. You will likely be looking for your first or second in-house move following a rigorous technical grounding in a top-tier advisory or investment environment.

Profile & Provenance

• Technical Foundation: A background in Transaction Services (FDD), M&A Advisory, or Investment Banking is highly desirable.
• Investment Mindset: Experience within Private Equity or Venture Capital (particularly in an operating or portfolio monitoring capacity) would be a significant advantage.
• Investment-Grade Modelling: You must be an expert in building robust, flexible financial models from scratch, often with incomplete data, to drive capital allocation decisions.
• Distilled Communication: The ability to take a 50-tab spreadsheet and turn it into a 3-page board narrative that a non-finance operator can act upon.
• Ambiguity Management: Comfortable pivoting between granular due diligence and high-level strategy as the business footprint evolves.