Company Description

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

Job Description

What will you be doing?

We're seeking a talented individual to join our Finance team in London as Corporate Finance Analyst. You will be a key part of the Corporate Finance team, supporting non-BAU project reporting and the due diligence of acquisitions and transactions. You will support on the review of strategic change business cases focusing on the planning and delivery of business change initiatives that are happening both in Finance and across the organisation, and undertake due diligence reviews of small acquisitions with an opportunity to be part of the wider diligence team on larger transactions.

As Corporate Finance Analyst, your responsibilities will include among others:

Supporting the Head of Corporate Finance and working closely with the M&A team in undertaking wide ranging non-business as usual tasks which may involve:

Business case assessment, costing and monitoring
Financial due diligence
Existing and new acquisition earn-out investigations and calculation
Current financing arrangements support and control
Month end support across the exceptional costs and CAPEX portfolio
Ad hoc analysis or support requests

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should:

Highly methodical and organised, with an ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines, whilst maintaining accuracy and a high quality output
Excellent interpersonal skills - able to deal with internal and external contacts, with an ability to maintain confidentiality with a high degree of discretion
Knowledge of finance business processes and controls, and an ability to draft high quality documentation
Strong financial modelling and presentational skills - able to assess and review business plans
Strategic analysis & planning and execution, performance metrics, project evaluation, and commercial acumen.
Professional Accounting Qualifications - ACA/CIMA/ACCA

Additional Information

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension contribution

Hybrid working model (role dependent)

Generous holiday package

Option to purchase additional holiday

Shared parental leave

Fully funded training towards professional qualifications

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Eye care support

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.