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M&A Analyst

Fulltime AI
Woking, England, United Kingdom
Full-time
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You’ll support acquisitions of vertical software businesses, focusing on due diligence, financial analysis, and integration rather than heavy business development. The role involves building financial models, managing diligence workstreams, and presenting recommendations to investment leaders.

Permanent
On-site
1–3 years
Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting,

Skills & Expertise

Financial modeling
Financial statement analysis
Due diligence
Quality of earnings analysis
Working capital analysis
Accounting
Deal structures

Key Responsibilities

Analyze acquisition targets and lead financial, commercial, and operational due diligence.

Build financial models and assess quality of earnings and working capital.

Support integration planning and present recommendations to investment leaders.

Full Description

At Valsoft, our mission is to acquire and nurture vertical software businesses that deliver mission-critical solutions in their niche markets. Since our founding in 2015, we've acquired over 84 businesses, and our global family now comprises more than 2,500 employees across 20+ countries. Our unique model fosters an environment of rapid growth, providing you with unparalleled opportunities to shape your career.

This role offers a unique opportunity to focus on high-impact work post-term sheet, collaborating closely with the investment team on due diligence, integration, and select pre-LOI analyses — without less focus on heavy BD work.

Key Responsibilities

· Perform pre-due diligence financial and operational analysis on acquisition targets

· Lead and manage full due diligence workstreams (financial, commercial, operational)

· Build and refine financial models; perform QoE, working capital analysis, and other critical assessments

· Support integration planning and execution, collaborating with internal and portfolio company teams

· Develop insights and deliver clear recommendations to senior investment leaders

· Assist with internal investment memos and presentations

· Join calls with sellers, advisors, and internal stakeholders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities -

· A Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related quantitative field

· 1–3 years of experience in investment banking, transaction services, audit, M&A advisory, or corporate development

· Strong analytical and financial modeling skills

· Solid understanding of financial statements, accounting, and deal structures

· Experience in due diligence or audit environments (Big 4/Transaction Advisory/Private Equity is a plus)

· Detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and execution-focused

· Comfortable owning workstreams independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

· Strong communication skills

· Ambition to grow into a role with full investment ownership in the future

· Legally authorized to work in the UK

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