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

<p><strong>Sancovia Corporate Finance</strong> is an owner-managed, exclusive, independent and fast-growing <strong>European M&A boutique</strong>. Sancovia specialises in serving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs & Mid-Market).</p> <p>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.</p> <p>At Sancovia, we pride ourselves on being <strong>buy & build specialists</strong> - 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.</p> <p><strong>We are looking for a new Analyst/Associate to join our Corporate Finance team in Amsterdam</strong>.</p> <h2>Tasks</h2> <ul> <li>Actively identifying and assessing potential target investment companies</li> <li>Conduct thorough research on selected target companies, including financial (modelling), strategic, and competitor analysis</li> <li>Analysis, preparation and drafting presentations of company profiles, market and sector reports, information memorandums and transaction documentation (for sell- and buy-side purposes)</li> <li>Collaborate with senior team members in marketing and origination activities</li> <li>Assist in preparing historical and projected financial statements</li> <li>Analysis of financial implications of mergers and acquisitions</li> <li>Conduct valuation analysis</li> </ul> <h2>Requirements</h2> <ul> <li>An effective team player and highly motivated self-starter with strong communication skills, tenacity and market research skills</li> <li>Excellent Dutch & English language skills (written & spoken)</li> <li>Outstanding interpersonal, presentational, adaptability and time management skills</li> <li>Strong academics, with a completed university degree in fields such as Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business or a science study with financial affinity</li> <li>Previous experience with exposure to transactions from within Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, Consulting or Private Equity. Operational/in-house experience will also be considered</li> <li>Strong knowledge of finance and accounting</li> <li>Highly proficient Excel and PowerPoint skills</li> </ul> <h2>Benefits</h2> <ul> <li>Amsterdam based role</li> <li>A competitive salary, with a collaborative working environment, direct interaction with managers and partners as well as clients, in a motivated and international team</li> <li>Career development plan with the opportunity for rapid growth and a large amount of responsibility </li> <li>High deal flow and a full pipeline of assignments to work on immediately</li> <li>Hybrid workplace, flexible working hours and 30 days annual leave plus special leave</li> </ul> <p>The Amsterdam office started in 2023; the Dutch team has been rapidly expanding ever since and continues their fast growth path.</p> <p>Being part of Sancovia means being part of a <strong>dynamic, collaborative</strong> and <strong>dedicated team</strong> with a great appreciation for the work you do. We provide a strong degree of <strong>personal responsibility, freedom and encourage the presentation of your own ideas and concepts</strong>. </p> <p>We attach great importance to a positive social work environment and pride ourselves on the promotion and support of your professional development.</p><p>