Corporate Development (M&A) Analyst

stafffinancialgroup; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

StaffFinancialGroup is seeking a Corporate Development Analyst in Atlanta to support acquisitions diligence and financial analysis. You will review earnings reports, build pro forma models, and project 12–24 month outcomes with input from operations and analytics teams.

As part of the M&A and integration groups, you’ll ensure LOI valuations reflect diligence findings, while delivering ad hoc analyses for executives and cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• 2–5 years of similar work experience, preferably in multi-location industries.
• Strong analytical skills with data interpretation and insight generation.
• Numerical with solid accounting knowledge and detail orientation.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities for handling multiple deals.
• Proficient in Excel and large data manipulation, plus strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review the quality of earnings reports prepared by our third-party due diligence partner.
• Prepare pro forma financial results and model 12–24 month projections for acquisitions.
• Communicate with M&A and integration teams to support LOI valuations based on diligence findings.
• Perform ad hoc analyses for operations, finance, and C-Suite as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication skills

Excel data manipulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Corporate Development (M&A) Analyst

Our client located in Atlanta is currently seeking a highly qualified Acquisitions Diligence Analyst to join their growing finance team, and be an essential partner to our M&A and field operations teams.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and review the quality of earnings reports prepared by our third-party financial due diligence partner
• Prepare pro forma financial results and model the next 12 to 24-month projections for new acquisitions with input from our operations teams, insights from our existing platform and analytics from our business intelligence team
• Communicate regularly with our M&A and integration teams to ensure LOI valuations are supported or expectations are revised based on diligence findings
• Perform ad hoc analyses for operations, finance, and C-Suite as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• 2-5 years of similar work experience, preferably in retail, healthcare or other multi-location industry preferred
• Self-starter with strong analytical skills including the ability to interpret data, question the results, generate insights and construct solutions
• Highly numerate with strong attention to detail and good accounting knowledge
• Excellent project management and organizational skills to handle multiple priorities and deals concurrently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with a focus on manipulating large data sets in Excel
• Outstanding presentation, reporting, and communication skills

Our client offers a competitive salary plus a bonus, great benefits, and perks.