Strategic Finance Lead - M&A & Growth Strategy

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

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.