PE-Backed Business Services (London/Hybrid)
SE11051
A private equity-backed, high-growth business services company is looking to hire an M&A Analyst to support its ambitious acquisition strategy and drive value creation across its expanding portfolio. With a strong pipeline of SME acquisitions, this role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership to optimize newly acquired businesses and ensure long-term strategic alignment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work on value creation initiatives, supporting post-acquisition integration and operational improvements across acquired SME businesses.
* Conduct strategic and operational analysis, identifying growth opportunities, efficiency improvements, and potential synergies.
* Collaborate with senior stakeholders and portfolio company leadership to develop and implement transformation strategies.
* Support the integration of acquisitions, ensuring smooth alignment with the wider group’s objectives.
* Engage directly with business owners and management teams, conducting on-site assessments and workshops across the UK.
Candidate Profile:
* 1.5 – 2.5 years of experience in strategy consulting, business transformation, or a related advisory role.
* Strong understanding of SME business operations, with experience working on projects involving growth strategy, efficiency improvements, or post-acquisition integration.
* Highly analytical, commercially aware, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment.
* Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels, including C-suite and business owners.
* Comfortable with regular UK-wide travel to engage with acquired businesses and assess new opportunities.
Additional Information:
* The role is based in London with a hybrid working model and will involve travel across the UK.
* This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on M&A experience in a strategy-focused role, working closely with a PE-backed leadership team to drive growth across an expanding portfolio.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance
Industries
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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