Finance M&A Analyst

Overview

This role supports the organization’s worldwide buy- and sell-side financial due diligence activities to identify risks in potential M&A transactions and to prepare, advise, and execute solutions that support the organization’s most beneficial position.

Reporting to the M&A Finance Manager.

Work model: remote.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial target assessment, including high-level financial analysis and preparation of adjusted historic financials
• Prepare, execute, and support buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence
• Conduct closing accounts reviews as part of purchase price finalization
• Support US GAAP acquisition and divestment accounting and reporting preparation and execution, including external reporting requirements and performance of necessary controls
• Prepare pro forma financials to demonstrate the impact of acquisitions on the organization’s financial statements
• Perform acquisition and divestment controls as part of the internal control framework
• Support development of accounting-related policies/directives/controls related to business combinations and divestments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• 2–4 years of experience in Financial Due Diligence from a reputable accounting firm (or equivalent), preferably operating globally
• US GAAP (or IFRS) knowledge
• Very good communication, project management, and analytical skills
• Ability and willingness to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines in a multinational and multicultural environment
• Comfortable communicating in English—both written and spoken
• Willingness to work flexible hours and ability to travel globally

Location

Remote