Graduate Analyst (M&A and FP&A)

Dexters is seeking a high-calibre graduate to join its fast-growing Finance and M&A team. This role is ideal for an ambitious university leaver eager to gain hands-on experience in mergers and acquisitions, financial planning, and board-level reporting within a dynamic private business. The position offers meaningful responsibility, close collaboration with senior leadership, and a clear pathway to a long-term career in Finance.

Location: Mayfair/ Clapham/ Teddington

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 6:30 pm (Office-based only)

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (subject to experience)

Key Responsibilities

M&A (c. 30–40%)

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Support live acquisition transactions from early-stage analysis through to completion

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Build and maintain Excel-based financial models to assess target businesses

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Assist with financial due diligence, KPI analysis and data room reviews

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Support review of transaction documentation (SPAs, completion accounts)

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Assist with post-acquisition integration and financial reporting

FP&A and Financial Reporting (c. 60–70%)

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Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and multi-year financial plans

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Support monthly forecasting of P&L, cash flow and balance sheet

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Help prepare board packs and senior management reporting

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Analyse KPIs and business performance trends across divisions

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Support month-end reporting and audit processes

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Ad-hoc financial analysis projects across the Group

Skills & Requirements

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Minimum 2:1 degree from a leading university (any discipline)

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Prior internship experience at an Investment Bank or equivalent

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Strong interest in both M&A and financial planning/analysis

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Strong Excel skills, or clear aptitude and desire to develop advanced modelling capability

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Analytical, detail-oriented, and commercially curious

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Confident working with senior stakeholders

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Eagerness to assume responsibility and ownership from the outset