Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst

CB Partners, LLC; Kansas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CB Partners, LLC is seeking an accomplished Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst to join a fast‑growing organization and partner with executive leadership on evaluating acquisition opportunities and supporting long‑term growth strategy. The role emphasizes financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and strategic investment analysis in a high‑visibility environment.

You will build investment cases, conduct market and industry analyses, prepare executive presentations, and coordinate with banks,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate acquisition opportunities identified by executive leadership.
• Build complex financial models to support valuation and investment decisions.
• Perform financial, operational, and strategic due diligence on prospective acquisitions.
• Conduct scenario modeling, investment analysis, and risk assessments.
• Develop acquisition business cases and present recommendations to executive leadership.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and supporting analysis.
• Partner with investment banks, lenders, advisors, and other external stakeholders throughout transaction processes.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and industry opportunities.
• Support acquisition strategy development and long-term growth initiatives.
• Assist with transaction execution from initial evaluation through closing.
• Participate in special projects and other strategic finance initiatives.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Due diligence

Scenario modeling

Investment analysis

Executive presenting

Strategic analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

Job description

CB Partners is partnering with a growing organization to identify a Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst who will play a key role in evaluating acquisition opportunities and supporting the company's long‑term growth strategy. This highly visible role will work directly with executive leadership to lead financial modeling, valuation analysis, due diligence, investment analysis, and transaction support activities. Focused on the front end of the acquisition lifecycle, this position is responsible for evaluating acquisition opportunities, building investment business cases, conducting strategic analysis, and helping leadership make informed growth and investment decisions.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate acquisition opportunities identified by executive leadership.
• Build complex financial models to support valuation and investment decisions.
• Perform financial, operational, and strategic due diligence on prospective acquisitions.
• Conduct scenario modeling, investment analysis, and risk assessments.
• Develop acquisition business cases and present recommendations to executive leadership.
• Prepare executive‑level presentations, reports, and supporting analysis.
• Partner with investment banks, lenders, advisors, and other external stakeholders throughout transaction processes.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and industry opportunities.
• Support acquisition strategy development and long‑term growth initiatives.
• Assist with transaction execution from initial evaluation through closing.
• Participate in special projects and other strategic finance initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Strong financial modeling and valuation experience.
• Experience evaluating mergers, acquisitions, investments, or corporate growth opportunities.
• Ability to analyze complex financial and operational information and translate findings into strategic recommendations.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of investment decision‑making.
• Exceptional presentation, communication, and executive‑facing skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.

Experience & Education

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Strategic Finance, Transaction Advisory, or another M&A‑focused environment.
• Proven experience performing valuation analyses, financial modeling, and due diligence.

We are an equal opportunity employer and our company is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status of protected veteran, among other things or status as a qualified individual with a disability.