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%) Support live acquisition transactions from early-stage analysis through to completion Build and maintain Excel-based financial models to assess target businesses Assist with financial due diligence, KPI analysis and data room reviews Support review of transaction documentation (SPAs, completion accounts) Assist with post-acquisition integration and financial reporting FP&A and Financial Reporting (c. 60–70%) Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and multi-year financial plans Support monthly forecasting of P&L, cash flow and balance sheet Help prepare board packs and senior management reporting Analyse KPIs and business performance trends across divisions Support month-end reporting and audit processes Ad-hoc financial analysis projects across the Group Skills & Requirements Minimum 2:1 degree from a leading university (any discipline) Prior internship experience at an Investment Bank or equivalent Strong interest in both M&A and financial planning/analysis Strong Excel skills, or clear aptitude and desire to develop advanced modelling capability Analytical, detail-oriented, and commercially curious Confident working with senior stakeholders Eagerness to assume responsibility and ownership from the outset