Corporate Development Analyst
As a consultant in the role of Corporate Development Analyst plays a pivotal role in the merger and acquisition (M&A) process, effectively connecting financial accounting with corporate strategy. Our key responsibilities unfold across three main phases of a transaction: initial financial modelling, thorough due diligence, and the integration process after the merger.
Deal Evaluation and Financial Modelling
- Valuation Analysis: Develop and manage intricate financial models (including LBO, DCF, and comparable company analysis) to assess the target's Enterprise and Equity Value.
- Synergy Identification: Measure the expected financial outcomes from both cost and revenue synergies that the deal is projected to generate.
- Deal Structuring: Provide insights on the most tax-efficient approach for the transaction (e.g., asset purchase vs. stock purchase) to minimize capital gains and future tax obligations.
Comprehensive Due Diligence
- Financial Health Audits: Conduct in-depth analyses of the target's past financial performance, cash flows, and working capital to uncover any hidden liabilities and evaluate earnings quality.
- Risk Assessment: Identify and quantify potential financial, operational, and market risks while performing various stress-test scenarios.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that the proposed transaction meets all local and international financial regulations.
Post-Merger Integration (PMI)
- Purchase Price Allocation (PPA): Assign the acquisition purchase price to acquired tangible and intangible assets (such as patents and goodwill) according to IFRS or GAAP standards.
- Financial System Consolidation: Align different charts of accounts, accounting practices, and internal controls to establish a cohesive financial structure.
- Ongoing Reporting: Manage consolidated financial reporting and perform regular goodwill impairment testing after the entities have merged.
