Corporate Finance / M&A Analist / Associate (m/f/d)

Sancovia Corporate Finance is an owner-managed, exclusive, independent and fast-growing European M&A boutique. Sancovia specialises in serving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs & Mid-Market).

Having successfully completed more than 250 M&A transactions in the past 14 years across its 11 offices, Sancovia offer personalised and hands-on support to investors and entrepreneurs.

At Sancovia, we pride ourselves on being buy & build specialists - a unique niche that sets us apart. As a trusted and full scope M&A consultancy firm, we empower investors and entrepreneurs to strategically expand their portfolios by acquiring and integrating complementary businesses.

We are looking for a new Analyst/Associate to join our Corporate Finance team in Amsterdam.

Tasks

• Actively identifying and assessing potential target investment companies
• Conduct thorough research on selected target companies, including financial (modelling), strategic, and competitor analysis
• Analysis, preparation and drafting presentations of company profiles, market and sector reports, information memorandums and transaction documentation (for sell- and buy-side purposes)
• Collaborate with senior team members in marketing and origination activities
• Assist in preparing historical and projected financial statements
• Analysis of financial implications of mergers and acquisitions
• Conduct valuation analysis

Requirements

• An effective team player and highly motivated self-starter with strong communication skills, tenacity and market research skills
• Excellent Dutch & English language skills (written & spoken)
• Outstanding interpersonal, presentational, adaptability and time management skills
• Strong academics, with a completed university degree in fields such as Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business or a science study with financial affinity
• Previous experience with exposure to transactions from within Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, Consulting or Private Equity. Operational/in-house experience will also be considered
• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting
• Highly proficient Excel and PowerPoint skills

Benefits

• Amsterdam based role
• A competitive salary, with a collaborative working environment, direct interaction with managers and partners as well as clients, in a motivated and international team
• Career development plan with the opportunity for rapid growth and a large amount of responsibility
• High deal flow and a full pipeline of assignments to work on immediately
• Hybrid workplace, flexible working hours and 30 days annual leave plus special leave

The Amsterdam office started in 2023; the Dutch team has been rapidly expanding ever since and continues their fast growth path.

Being part of Sancovia means being part of a dynamic, collaborative and dedicated team with a great appreciation for the work you do. We provide a strong degree of personal responsibility, freedom and encourage the presentation of your own ideas and concepts.

We attach great importance to a positive social work environment and pride ourselves on the promotion and support of your professional development.