Financial Analyst/Commercial Analyst

Senior M&A Accountant 

Leeds £70-75,000 plus bonus and package

Resourcery Group are proud to be working in partnership with a Private Equity backed business in Leeds as they look to hire a Senior M&A Accountant. This is a brilliant opportunity to work with a profitable market leader as they embark on their next phase of growth. 

This is a fantastic role for a Qualified accountant with a Corporate Finance or Transaction Services background looking for their next role in industry. 

Key Responsibilities 

• The role will be a key support for the UK M&A team in the provision of high quality business analysis and project support to drive the identification and implementation of strategic growth opportunities within UK
• To support in ensuring that new business opportunities are assessed, appraised and delivered in line with UK strategy
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support progression of M&A Transactions across UK, covering all aspect from business appraisal, business case development to due diligence and transaction support.
• Assist Acquisition Director with significant financial and commercial business exercises including strategic planning and forecasting and the evaluation of investment proposals for continued growth and development, ensuring alignment.
• Support the Acquisition Director in driving the commercial success of the business, working cross-functionally in a collaborative and effective way.
• Support the Acquisition Director in the development and implementation of an ongoing programme of acquisitions and divestments.
• Assist the Acquisition Director and wider M&A function in pro-actively seeking, evaluating, proposing and acquiring opportunities that meet the business's strategic criteria.
• Oversee the seamless incorporation of acquired businesses into existing structures, including IT, governance, and processes
• Support leadership in uniting teams, fostering collaboration, and maximising post-acquisition value
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring acquisitions deliver long-term commercial benefits 

Key Requirements

• Qualified accountant with background in Transaction services or Corporate Finance background
• Experience and ability to carry out financial appraisals and modelling including the creation of bespoke complex models.
• A good relationship builder, who is able to support and challenge colleagues at all levels of seniority from different functions in a constructive and effective manner

Our client has modern offices in central Leeds but has also embraced hybrid working. For further information or to apply please us the links below. Interviews are being arranged.