M&A Analyst in Milton Keynes

IMServ is one of the UKs leading data collection and energy metering experts, delivering award winning services to more customers in more places, meeting industry targets and becoming a benchmark for excellence. We offer a range of specialist metering technology for electricity, gas and water along with highly accurate energy data collection services. All this is wrapped up with an easy-to-view online data management analysis and reporting software.

PURPOSE OF ROLE: The M&A Analyst is responsible for providing insights and support to the IMServ M&A processes, covering deal origination, deal pipeline management, valuation and returns calculations, live opportunity execution and post-acquisition integration activities. This role involves complex financial modelling covering sensitised forecasting, funding structures and managing data/information flows to support IMServs M&A strategy and ensure Corporate and Private Equity Financial-Backer financial objectives are met. The M&A Analyst will work closely with the Corporate Services Director and other senior management and external advisors involved in M&A and corporate financing.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process Building and continuous improvement: Using technology, including AI/ML, to automate to the greatest extent possible, build, operate, own and apply continuous improvement to IMServs M&A processes.
• Process Management: Working with the CSD, run, often in parallel, the M&A processes described above, including coordinating internal and external workstreams.
• Financial Modelling: Build financial models to assess the sustainable financial performance of acquisition Targets, including building upside and downside scenarios.
• Internal (Board) & External stakeholder (Equity & Debt sources) Presentation: Support the CSD in presenting status, risks and mitigation thereof and recommendations.
• Business Partnering: Where capacity exists, collaborate with Finance, Sales, Marketing, Innovation and Field teams to offer/share best practice, financial insights and drive business growth and cost efficiency.
• Performance Tracking: Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of commercial strategies and identify areas for improvement.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Knowledge & Qualifications: The role requires a qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) with post qualification experience.

Skills:

• Proficiency in financial modelling, data analysis, and financial reporting tools (e.g., Excel, financial software like SAP, Oracle, or similar is an advantage).
• Strong understanding of financial statements, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while managing multiple priorities.

Business Acumen: Strong understanding of commercial operations and the ability to influence decision-making based on financial insights. Experience of Private Equity and related stakeholder management is highly advantageous. Experience in SaaS and/or energy markets and infrastructure are an advantage.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Annual leave Buy & Sell scheme
• Enhanced Salary Sacrifice Pension Contributions
• Life Assurance up to 6 X Base Salary
• Simply health Healthcare plan (Upgrades available)
• In Office & Out of Office Social Events
• Retailer Discounts Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Centre
• Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Our people are our main asset. We strive to ensure they remain happy, competitive, and fulfilled - helping to propel our business forward and ensure we remain customer-centric and competitive. We are proud to remain the UKs leading and growing energy data collection and meter operations service provider.

Diversity and inclusion have long been at the heart of IMServs success. As we continue our growth, our focus remains on ensuring that equality, diversity and inclusion remain central to our business and recruitment practices. We recognise that we operate in an industry in which there has traditionally been a lack of diversity and we are keen to encourage applications from as inclusive a group as possible. We recognise that a balanced workforce encourages collaboration and innovation, promotes entrepreneurship and a feeling of ownership. These are the key drivers of our business, that our customers really look to us for.

(Please note that we reserve the right to close this position before the expiry date)