Average Corporate Analyst salary in the UK

Corporate Finance Analyst- Inhouse £30,000 - £45,000 + bonus BirminghamA leading European buy-and-build platform is expanding its presence in the UK and is looking for an M&A Analyst to join its growing team in Birmingham. Backed by a well-established investment firm, the company has a strong track record of acquiring and scaling founder-led businesses across Europe, with ambitions to accelerate its UK expansion through multiple acquisitions per year. The Opportunity Join the UK team at an early stage and be part of a high-volume M&A environment within a professional private equity-backed setting.Work for a rapidly growing European investment platform with an active acquisition strategy.Take ownership of the investment process, from sourcing to closing, including analysis, valuation, due diligence, and negotiations.Be part of a dynamic and entrepreneurial team, working alongside experienced professionals in a high-growth environment.Competitive salary package, including performance-based incentives.Hybrid working model, with opportunities to travel to target businesses and company offices across the UK and Europe. Key Responsibilities Support the UK M&A lead throughout the entire investment process.Identify and engage with potential acquisition targets, expanding the deal pipeline.Build and maintain relationships with financial advisors, industry experts, and business owners.Conduct financial analysis, due diligence, and valuation assessments of potential acquisitions.Prepare investment materials, presentations, and internal reports.Contribute to negotiations and, for smaller transactions, take ownership of deal execution.Play a key role in developing the UK M&A team's culture and operations. Your Profile Bachelor's or master's degree in business, finance, or a related field with strong academic performance.1+ years of M&A experience, ideally within transaction services, private equity, or corporate financeExperience of financial modelling, valuation, and accounting skills, with experience analysing UK company financials (balance sheet, P&L, cash flow).Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.Highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and results-driven with strong attention to detail.Willingness to travel within the UK. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established investment platform at an exciting stage of its UK expansion. If you are looking for a hands-on role in a high-growth, deal-driven environment, we would love to hear from you. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Our client in the asset management and leasing sector is currently seeking a Corporate Finance Analyst to join their team in London. Reporting to the Corporate Finance Manager, this is a broad role which will see you get involved in a wide range of corporate finance and analytical tasks. Key Responsibilities: Maintaining and developing of financial models to assist the Corporate Finance Team and the wider businessValuation and debt modelling.Identify and understand key value drivers for the business and maximising shareholder valueAssist in the creation of presentations to highlight corporate strategy, board materials and investment memosSupport the wider corporate finance team including the pricing function and structured finance function.Additional ad-hoc corporate finance and analytical responsibilities for other business divisions. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in a corporate finance related role, with strong analytical skills and modelling exposure. Ideally candidates will have experience in valuation and debt modelling with strong Excel capability. Candidates must be agile, with a 'can do' attitude and eagerness to learn and get involved in a range of tasks to support the team and business. If you have relevant experience and are interested in this position, please apply today! For application and accessibility support, please contact your local Marks Sattin office. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit https://privacy for our privacy policy.

Elevation Accountancy and Finance are excited to be working with a well-established and growing professional services firm, is seeking a Corporate Finance Analyst to join their team. This role offers a clear pathway for career progression, making it an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual eager to advance in corporate finance. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of corporate finance activities, including mergers and acquisitions, financial modelling, valuations, and business advisory services. They will play a key role in identifying new opportunities and supporting business development efforts. Key Responsibilities Collect, analyse, and interpret financial data to assist with reports and presentationsSupport the preparation of company valuations and financial forecastsConduct research and approach target companies for sell-side mandatesAssist in running marketing campaigns to promote the corporate finance teamContribute to various other corporate finance-related tasks as needed Candidate Requirements AAT qualified and/or part-qualified ACCA/ACA.Strong data analysis and financial modelling skills.Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.Experience with Sage 50, Xero, or QuickBooks (preferred).Proactive and able to manage multiple projects effectively.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. What’s on Offer A supportive and collaborative work environment.Competitive salary package.Strong professional development opportunities and clear career progression. If this looks like a role of interest then please get in touch with Jess Gazda or apply now.