VANRATH
Strategic Finance Lead

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Strategic Finance Lead - Unique role for someone wanting to move from CF/Transaction Services (Big 4) into a key role in Industry
Join a forward-thinking organisation at the cutting edge of data analytics. The company provides innovative solutions that enable fast-paced industries to leverage insights, optimise investments, and stay ahead of the competition across multiple sectors.
Salary / Benefits
- Competitive salary tailored to your experience
- Private healthcare package
- Dedicated professional development opportunities
- Wellbeing and volunteer days
- Flexible working arrangements
About your next employer
This global leader specialises in data-driven technology, supporting diverse sectors including financial services, aerospace, healthcare, manufacturing, and automotive. With a talented team of professionals and backed by a major investment firm, the organisation promotes a culture of innovation, rapid growth, and strategic agility. Its focus on advanced analytics and strategic transactions makes it a pioneer in the industry, with a strong emphasis on M&A activity and high-level deal advisory.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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About you
- 3-10 years' experience in Transaction Services, Due Diligence, Deal Advisory, or a highly analytical environment
- Strong expertise in financial modelling, with an emphasis on complex analysis, valuation, and economic modelling
- Proven track record in M&A, valuations, and strategic financial assessment
- Deep understanding of financial metrics relevant to SaaS and technology sectors (ARR, CAC, LTV, gross margin, R&D efficiency)
- Solid grounding in accounting principles and financial analysis
- Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CFA) are a plus
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to interpret complex data and provide clear, actionable insights
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities, capable of presenting detailed analysis to senior decision-makers
- Comfortable working across multiple time zones with flexibility and independence
- Willing to work from the designated office location a couple of days weekly, with occasional travel


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What you'll do
- Lead in-depth financial due diligence, valuation projects, and strategic transaction assessments
- Develop complex financial models and scenario analyses to support M&A, investments, and deal decision-making
- Build comprehensive business cases for new initiatives, including market sizing, competitive positioning, and ROI evaluations
- Support evaluation of deal opportunities, including partnering with corporate development teams to identify strategic fit and valuation drivers
- Provide rigorous financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders
- Contribute to the organisation's strategic growth through high-quality deal advisory and financial structuring
For further information on this role, apply via the link or contact Joanne Gordon for a confidential discussion today.
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