Strategic Deals & Valuations Analyst

Cedar Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Media Business in London seeks a Deal Structuring & Valuation Analyst to evaluate opportunities, structure deals and assess financial potential. You’ll work with senior stakeholders across finance, legal and commercial teams on multimillion-dollar signings, acquisitions and strategic investments.

Responsibilities include building models (DCF/IRR/payback), market research and post-deal performance reviews, shaping economic frameworks, and presenting recommendations for deal committees at

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis, investment banking, corporate development or a similar analytical role.
• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills, with knowledge of DCF and investment appraisal.
• Good understanding of financial statements and business performance.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Build financial models and valuations, including DCF, IRR and payback analysis.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, assessing returns, risks and commercial assumptions.
• Support deal structuring and negotiate economic frameworks alongside legal and commercial stakeholders.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform valuation benchmarks.
• Prepare financial analysis and recommendations for senior deal committee reviews.
• Review post-deal performance against initial investment assumptions to inform future decisions.
• Contribute to improving financial modelling processes, templates and analytical tools.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Financial analysis

Valuation

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Global Media Business in London seeks a Deal Structuring & Valuation Analyst to evaluate opportunities, structure deals and assess financial potential. You’ll work with senior stakeholders across finance, legal and commercial teams on multimillion-dollar signings, acquisitions and strategic investments.

Responsibilities include building models (DCF/IRR/payback), market research and post-deal performance reviews, shaping economic frameworks, and presenting recommendations for deal committees at