Snr Analyst/Associate - Development Advisory

Cobalt Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

We are partnering with a specialist advisory firm looking to appoint a Financial Senior Analyst / Associate to join its growing Development & Regeneration team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong financial modeller looking to gain exposure to a diverse range of complex development and regeneration projects across the UK.

Working alongside experienced senior professionals, you will advise clients across real estate, affordable housing, regeneration and infrastructure, providing robust financial analysis to support major investment and development decisions.

The role will include:

• Managing bespoke financial models assessing development viability, residual land values and long-term regeneration cashflows
• Running scenario and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Modelling commercial structures including joint ventures, development agreements, land disposals and investment structures
• Supporting the structuring of residential, mixed-use, commercial and industrial regeneration projects
• Analysing business plans, financial statements and key performance metrics
• Translating complex modelling outputs into clear, commercially focused recommendations
• Preparing client reports, Board presentations, funding submissions and market engagement materials
• Working directly with senior colleagues and clients across a range of advisory mandates

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills
• Experience managing financial models for complex projects
• A strong understanding of metrics including NPV, IRR, cashflow, gearing and interest cover
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Strong written, verbal and client-facing communication skills

Experience within real estate development, regeneration, housing, infrastructure, consulting or advisory would be advantageous, although candidates from other relevant financially focused backgrounds will also be considered.

The role offers broad exposure, significant interaction with senior professionals and clients, and the opportunity to work across some of the UK’s most interesting development and regeneration projects.