Role Definition

As an Analyst at FPM, you have a key role in supporting assistant managers and managers in the delivery of awesome client service!  You will be helping to add value to our work and successfully completing assignments.  You will be attending client meetings, gathering information and data and agreeing the best way to present outcomes and findings.  A good understanding of business disciplines is required along with the ability to apply technology to your work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in creating or developing investor decks, business cases and financial projections for private and public sector clients
• Assisting in the review of business plans and financial statements, inspecting underlying assumptions and financial information, and preparing a report with the key observations
• Supporting the identification of potential M&A targets and buyers by leveraging multiple streams including independent desktop review and collaboration with wider team
• Assisting with business valuations by researching comparable transactions and comparable quoted companies
• Assisting with due diligence fieldwork and the preparation of due diligence reports
• Preparing documentation and evidence for forensic accounting reports to be presented in Court

Main Tasks

• Prepare draft reports, correspondence and letters for review
• Perform company, market and industry research
• Provide analysis and transaction support to Assistant Managers, Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners in the delivery and execution of corporate finance projects
• Attend client meetings when appropriate to develop and strengthen client relations and gain exposure to client interactions
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the services offered by your department and the wider firm, and identify areas where the firm could assist clients
• Delegate work to junior colleagues as and when required, taking responsibility for their utilisation, and assisting by providing effective on the job training
• Contribute to our marketing campaigns, including social media
• Control corporate finance department administrative tasks and ensure template documents are kept up to date, in line with corporate branding
• Identify client service and process improvements and, in conjunction with the wider team, actively promote ideas and suggestions, and participate in all business improvements as part of the firm’s commitment to continuous improvement

Professional Qualifications and Education

Required

• A Level or equivalent
• Have achieved or be on track to pass an undergraduate degree or above in any subject (2:1 or above classification preferred)
• Analysts are required to complete a professional accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience is not essential

Required Attributes

• Great social skills and confidence with clients
• A knack for overcoming challenges to maintain strong business relations
• Attention to detail, be nifty with numbers, and have a knack for following processes within legislative guidelines
• A desire to stretch yourself and an insatiable hunger to succeed
• Integrity and authenticity

What’s in it for you…

• Tailored development programme
• Competitive salaries
• All education and exam fees paid
• Study and exam leave
• Exposure to quality, professional accountancy experience
• Mentored by senior team members
• Strong foundation in skills such as audit, tax, and business advisory for careers in either practice or business.
• Industry leading employee appreciation package
• Charity volunteering opportunities to make a difference to the community
• Local & Global Secondment Opportunities
• Four day week or half day Fridays!
• Dress for the day dress code
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

How to apply

An excellent package is available for the right person who demonstrates ambition, drive and enthusiasm.

Interested candidates should send a CV to recruitment@fpmaab.com before 5pm on Tuesday 27th June.