M&A Finance Analyst

Application Deadline: 7 May 2026

Department: Finance

Location: London

Description

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AAB is a leading professional services firm operating across the UK, Ireland, and the USA. We specialise in the mid-market, supporting individuals, family businesses, and organisations with a full suite of services including audit, tax, corporate finance, payroll, people consultancy, and wealth management. With 1,000+ team members, we deliver expert support to clients all over the world.

EVERYONE HAS THE AABILITY TO SUCCEED- WE’LL HELP YOU GET THERE.


Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We succeed together as one team, building strong client relationships through passion, empathy, and straightforward advice. That’s what makes AAB different. We invest in brilliant talent across every area of the business, offering tailored training, professional qualifications, and continuous support to help you grow.

Your growth matters to us. We’ll give you the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to lead, learn, and make an impact. Guided by our six core values, we foster a culture where collaboration, trust, and enthusiasm thrive.

AABSOLUTELY DEDICATED TO HELPING YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

At AAB, your career is what you make it. We are here to help you turn ambition into action, whether that’s becoming a technical expert, a future leader, or someone who simply makes a difference every day. If you're ready to be part of a team that’s united by purpose and driven by values, we’d love to hear from you.

ESG COMMITTMENT


We take our responsibility seriously. From reducing our environmental impact, to supporting education through training and talent programmes, to giving back to our local communities with our charitable initiative ABBIE- ESG is part of who we are.


ROLE PURPOSE

The M&A Finance Analyst will support the M&A Finance Director in assessing transactions across the deal lifecycle. The role will focus primarily on financial modelling, valuation, and ad hoc financial analysis to inform strategic decision-making. This is an analytically rigorous role well-suited to a detail-oriented finance professional seeking hands-on exposure to mergers and acquisitions.


Key Responsibilities


· Build, maintain, and review financial models to support M&A transactions, including:
o Valuation models (DCF)
o Scenario and sensitivity analysis

· Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support deal evaluation, synergy assessment, and costs to achieve integration plans. Collaborate with integration and cross functional colleagues to develop synergy assessments pre-deal.

· Assist in the assessment of acquisition targets, including:
o Historical financial performance analysis
o Forecast evaluation and assumption validation
o Review of financial due diligence reports and data books.

· Support the preparation of materials for internal senior management and stakeholders

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. FP&A, tax, legal, business unit) to ensure alignment on deal assumptions and financial outputs

· Liaise with external advisers such as due diligence providers, private equity stakeholders as required

· Contribute to post-transaction analysis and integration-related financial work, where needed

Experience & qualifications

Required Skills and Experience
· Strong financial modelling and valuation skills

· Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statements

· Advanced Excel capabilities; experience with PowerPoint desirable

· High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking

· Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet tight deadlines


Qualifications
· Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline

· Professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CFA) is advantageous but not essential

· Prior experience in corporate finance, transaction services, investment banking, consulting, or a corporate M&A/strategy team preferred

Personal Attributes
· Collaborative and professional, with the ability to work effectively across teams

· Proactive, intellectually curious, and eager to learn

· Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment

· Strong written and verbal communication skills


WHAT AAB OFFER

We want you to feel supported inside and outside of work. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed for your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career.

Time Off & Family Support

• Annual leave (plus public holidays), with the option to buy or carry over leave
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
• Paid volunteering day to support causes that matter to you

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for you and the option to cover family members
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support
• Death in Service benefit

Financial Security

• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance policies to support you and your family

Flexible & Agile Working

• Hybrid working model
• Agile working culture that supports flexible hours and smarter working
• Modern office spaces designed for collaboration, focus, and wellbeing
  
  

Disclaimer
Unsolicited CVs sent to AAB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AAB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.