Robert Half is seeking a highly skilled Corporate Finance Consultant with extensive experience analyzing potential acquisitions, navigating deal-making processes, and driving strategic financial initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background from a private equity firm, investment bank, or corporate finance team within a large enterprise. This interim M& A consultant will play a key role in supporting deal evaluation, structuring and execution, and delivering critical financial insights to guide strategic decision-making.

This role will be part time hours and approximately 20-30 hours per week and can be done remote.

-Key Responsibilities:

Acquisition Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis of potential acquisitions, including preparing valuations, modeling pro forma financial impacts, and assessing synergy potential.

Deal Structuring and Execution: Manage the entire deal lifecycle—from due diligence and identifying opportunities to negotiation, structuring, and closing transactions.

Market Research: Perform market, industry, and competitive analysis to identify strategic opportunities aligned with corporate growth objectives.

Financial Modeling: Develop robust financial models, including discounted cash flow (DCF), leveraged buyout (LBO), and merger analysis models to evaluate financial viability.

Due Diligence: Lead financial and operational due diligence efforts, coordinating with external advisors and cross-functional teams to assess risks and integrate findings into actionable recommendations.

Presentation Development: Prepare investment memos and presentations for executive leadership teams, boards of directors, and capital partners.

Collaboration with Teams: Work closely with internal teams, including strategy, legal, and operations, to ensure seamless execution of transactions and integration plans.

Strategic Advisory: Provide recommendations to senior executives on corporate financial strategies, capital allocation, and portfolio optimization.

Trend Monitoring: Stay updated on M& A market trends, sector dynamics, and regulatory developments to align deals with emerging opportunities.

-Key Skills and Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field. MBA or CFA designation preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, or corporate finance, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions.

Technical Expertise: Proficiency in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and excel analytics. Experience with financial databases such as Bloomberg, Capital IQ, or PitchBook is a plus.

Analytical Skills: Strong aptitude for problem-solving, along with the ability to distill complex financial data into actionable insights.

Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Project Management: Adept at managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Attention to Detail: A meticulous eye for accuracy in financial analysis, modeling, and reporting.

Negotiation Skills: Experience in structuring and negotiating complex financial transactions.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field; advanced certifications such as CFA or CPA are preferred.
• At least 5–7 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, or corporate finance, with a focus on M& A.
• Expertise in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and advanced Excel analytics.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting financial findings clearly.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• High attention to detail, ensuring precision in financial analysis and reporting.
• Experience in negotiating and structuring complex financial transactions.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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