M&A Analyst Salary £55,318 - £69,148 Benefits Profit Share Bonus Office based at the HX Campus in Newingreen, Kent Closing Date: 12th March 2025 We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you'd prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we'll facilitate this wherever we can - whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. About We’re looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented M&A Analyst to support the execution of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives. This role will be instrumental in evaluating potential opportunities, conducting financial analysis, and supporting the end-to-end deal process. The successful candidate will be part of a day-to-day cross-function M&A deal team and will work closely with senior stakeholders across finance, strategy, and operations to drive value-creating transactions. The Role By joining our team you’ll: Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including valuation models (and the use of valuation techniques e.g. DCF, IRR). Support the preparation of investment cases, business plans, and synergy assessments. You’ll work closely with a dedicated cross-functional M&A team. Perform sensitivity analysis and scenario modelling to assess risks and opportunities. Assist in the due diligence process, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. Analyse financial statements, business performance, and key risk areas. Support deal structuring, assessing validity of upfront payment versus earn out scenarios. Conduct research on industry trends, competitor activity, and market developments. Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets based on strategic fit. Monitor M&A activity and provide insights to senior leadership. Support the preparation of presentations and materials for internal approvals and Board discussions. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to integrate acquired businesses effectively. Support the financial and operational integration of newly acquired businesses. Track deal performance against original investment assumptions. Identify opportunities for value creation post-acquisition. What you can bring to our team: Strong financial modelling and valuation skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong communication and presentation skills. Proactive and commercially minded. High level of integrity. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Collaborative and able to build strong relationships. Desirable Experience: Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is highly desirable. Prior experience in Mergers & Acquisitions Working within travel and/or property management is desirable. Everyone’s career path is individual and different, so this is just a guide. If your experience doesn't precisely match this, you’re encouraged to apply so that we can discover your unique talents How we hire for this role We know your time is precious, so we keep our recruitment process as quick and easy as possible. If we believe you might be a match for a job you’ve applied for, you’ll enter our hiring process as follows: Initial screening call with our recruitment team Role related presentation Face to face interview Cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture is paramount for us. Recognising we are all different, if for whatever reason you need us to adapt the process, please get in touch via recruitmentholidayextras.com. Why choose Holiday Extras? We believe that holidays are the most precious time of all, so we create products, tech and services that make travel and holidays memorable and fun. We’re on a mission to be the only place to go for your holiday extras, offering unparalleled choice, value and service, turning our customers’ ordinary trips into extraordinarily good times. At Holiday Extras we’re creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, build their careers and reach their limitless potential. By joining our team, you can enjoy a world of benefits to enhance your lifestyle and well-being. We want you to feel supported and rewarded every day. Learn more about our culture and benefits. Time is precious: 25 days annual leave (BH’s), extra holidays through Holiday Buy, your birthday day off, and Sabbaticals at career milestones. Parental Leave: Enhanced parental leave - Up to 1 year off, including 13 weeks at 100% pay, 13 weeks at 50% pay Road to well-being: Access to Gym Discounts, Private Dental Insurance and Private Medical Insurance (after 4 years) Celebrate success together: Enjoy a Profit Share Bonus and Good for the soul: Join our Social Club for 25% off any ticket or event in the UK, Discounts on the latest tech, or give back to your community with our Volunteering Scheme. Plan ahead: Income protection, Critical illness cover, Life assurance and a pension scheme with Aviva.