Corporate Finance Analyst

Cedar; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Cedar is currently partnered with a private-equity backed technology and infrastructure business to secure an Interim Corporate Finance Analyst. The role is a 3-month contract initially, paying a day rate between (Apply online only) per day.

The Company

This dynamic, private equity-backed infrastructure business in London is experiencing explosive growth, driven by a relentless focus on innovation and exceptional service. With dozens of acquisitions in the pipeline and an impressive growth trajectory, they are not just keeping pace with the industry—they're setting the standard.

The Role

As Interim Corporate Finance Analyst, you will cover:

• Lead day-to-day forecasting processes, integrating data from various teams to provide real-time financial insights that drive informed decision-making.
• Craft and deliver impactful financial analyses to internal stakeholders, banks, private equity investors, and other third parties, ensuring alignment between financial forecasts and strategic business objectives.
• Conduct scenario planning using the existing financial model, offering strategic insights into potential outcomes, risks, and growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with Finance, Strategy, Operations, and Legal teams to continuously refine and enhance the existing financial model, ensuring it captures industry-specific dynamics and accurately represents business activities.
• Play a pivotal role in supporting equity raises, debt financing, and M&A activities by delivering precise financial projections, sensitivity analysis, and valuation insights.
• Rigorously analyse financial model outputs to uncover trends, identify anomalies, and propose enhancements, presenting findings to corporate finance and senior leadership for strategic action.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the financial model remains a robust and versatile tool that supports the company's dynamic growth plans.

Your Profile

You will ideally have:

• Demonstrated experience of financial modelling ideally within a corporate finance environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, financial modelling software, and data visualization tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Prior experience in an interim/contract role would be beneficial but not necessary.

Compensation & Benefits

As well as the day rate of (Apply online only) per day, this contract role as Interim Corporate Finance Analyst offers the chance to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding business, with exposure to some of the best industry minds in their market.

The company has a very forward-thinking, dynamic approach, adapting to new ideas and embracing innovation. Their Central London office is accessible from multiple transport hubs. They are attending the office usually around 2-3 times per week.

They are a highly collaborative, collegiate environment that rewards success.