Senior Associate, Business Analysis

About Gordon Brothers: Since 1903, Gordon Brothers has helped companies unlock the potential of their assets. Our solutions-oriented approach combined with over 120 years of industry knowledge enables clients to get the most value from their assets with tailored solutions across asset services, asset lending and financing, and asset trading. Leveraging our deep expertise in retail, industrial, brands and real estate, we work closely with clients globally to determine the value of, lend against, or buy and sell their assets to help them achieve their business goals. At Gordon Brothers, we foster a culture of collaboration and creativity to find unique and innovative solutions for our clients. We take pride in fostering an engaging, inclusive culture and encouraging employees to bring new ideas to the table, develop their skills, and build dynamic and fulfilling careers. For more information, please visit www.gordonbrothers.com.

Description

To support and facilitate the delivery of Gordon Brothers’ (GB) deals by the effective analysis of business data providing timely and accurate information in clear usable reports:

- for the purpose of making informed business decisions regarding new business opportunities;
- for the purpose of reviewing and tracking performance of deals in progress against plan; and
- for clients in relation to asset valuation reports.

• Supporting all business units of Gordon Brothers (GB) through the interrogation of business data. Outputs would be valuation models, exit planning models and fully integrated business plan models with scenario optionality. These detailed reports are used to form the basis of GB bids for new business and valuations reports.
• Prepare core financial models required for new business and various ad-hoc reports to support the monitoring of deal progress and scenario modelling.
• Report write-up, providing background details to the bid due diligence process and building a case for the bid for submission to Investment Committee.
• Supporting other members of the team with due diligence / audit of client’s financials, systems and processes to verify data upon which GB bids are based on.
• Undertaking research on prospective clients to enable the business development team to approach new clients with an informed view of their business.
• Managing own projects and confidently making modelling decisions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with people both internal to the Group and externally including client companies to ensure full understanding of business issues, identify and put in place the required actions to satisfy the needs of the business.
• Supporting the learning and development of Associates within the team and reviewing their work.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in mathematics, finance, accounting or related field
• 2-3 years’ experience in relevant field
• Professional qualification or part qualified (CIMA, CFA or equivalent)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to handle tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to confidently present own work.
• Self-motivated with the ability and willingness to manage multiple projects with a close attention to detail.
• Strong drive for results, bias for action with superior analytical and time management skills.
• Willing to travel periodically.
• European languages (preferably German and/or Spanish) not essential but would be a plus.

Gordon Brothers offers a competitive total compensation package including base salary and incentive plan, benefits allowance and more.

Gordon Brothers is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. This Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

It is the policy of Gordon Brothers to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

In compliance with the Equality Act 2010, please contact the Human Resources department if you have a disability and need reasonable accommodation with any part the application process. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.