M&A Associate

About the role

We are a fast‑growing international aviation MRO group seeking an ambitious M&A Associate to support acquisitions from initial assessment through due diligence, execution and post‑acquisition integration. The role offers direct exposure to senior management, acquired businesses and multiple live deals, with a hybrid work pattern based in London 2–3 days a week and regular international travel.

Key responsibilities

• Assess acquisition opportunities, strategic fit, risks and value‑creation potential.
• Build financial models, valuations, forecasts and investment cases.
• Analyse revenue, margins, earnings quality, working capital, net debt, capex and cash conversion.
• Coordinate advisers, internal stakeholders, data rooms, diligence trackers and transaction timetables.
• Translate diligence findings into valuation, deal terms, completion actions and integration priorities.
• Support offers, approval papers, negotiations and completion planning across multiple live transactions.
• Develop and monitor longer‑term integration plans across finance, operations, commercial and IT functions.
• Track integration milestones, risks and corrective actions while supporting budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting.

Required profile

• 1–3 years of experience in financial due diligence, transaction services, operational consulting or a similar environment.
• Strong analytical ability and comfort working with financial and operational data.
• Highly organised with the capacity to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Commercially curious, willing to challenge assumptions and ask insightful questions.
• Clear communicator with strong attention to detail.
• Adaptable to a fast‑moving, hands‑on environment and eager for direct coaching from the Head of M&A.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary range £60,000 – £80,000 per year plus bonus.
• Hands‑on exposure to senior management and live M&A transactions.
• Hybrid working model with regular international travel.
• Opportunity to develop integration and performance‑improvement expertise.