Our client an International Manufacturing Company are currently looking to hire a Corporate Finance and Strategic Planning Accountant
Corporate Finance and Strategic Planning
Corporate Development / Group Finance
Your Key Attributes
• Team player with ability to contribute both individually and as part of a small team.
• Demonstrates integrity and trust, with ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality;
• Highly motivated and comfortable working in a demanding fast-paced environment;
• Self-motivated with the desire for personal and Group achievement;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to liaise with senior management.
Your Educational Background and Experience
• Professional qualification (ACA, CFA or equivalent), with +7 years professional working experience;
• Strong financial and analytical skills, with attention to detail;
• Knowledge of financial modelling and valuations;
• Experience with M&A Transaction Services and / or Hyperion systems would be an advantage;
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
The key elements of the role are outlined below. Flexibility may be required, with some core process elements, together with periodic emphasis on project-based activities.
Strategic Financial Planning
• Review and consolidate Divisional financial planning models as part of the 5-year Strategic Plan process;
• Develop integrated projections, working with the Finance, Performance, Strategy and Development teams;
• Perform detailed scenario analysis, as well as quantifying the impacts of different capital allocation strategies;
• Review multi-year performance bridges and assess macro trends and external third-party forecasts;
• Assist with the design and implementation of financial planning tools and systems;
• Assist in the preparation of Group and Divisional Strategy Documents for the Board.
M&A / Divestment processes
• Support finance and valuation-related workstreams of M&A and Divestment processes;
• Liaise with 3rd party advisors on both buy-side and sell-side transactions;
• Work with other deal team members across multiple workstreams on live transactions;
• Provide continuity through the deal cycle – Due Diligence / Valuations / SPA review / Completion;
• Review investment opportunities for medium and large transactions;
• Prepare briefing papers and strategy presentations for the Group Leadership Team and the Board.
Corporate Finance / Valuations
• Support the leadership team on a wide range of corporate finance projects;
• Liaise with external consultants and advisors to understand financial markets and sector developments;
• Prepare cost of capital updates and review capital structures of the Company and sector companies;
• Perform detailed benchmarking across the Company and industry peers;
• Assess key impacts of large deals e.g. Portfolio and Financial impacts;
• Work with the team to develop diligence toolkits and guidelines for corporate finance and valuation activities;
• Work with other departments on confidential projects e.g. Group Leadership Team / Investor Relations.
For more information please contact [email protected]
