Full-time, office-based | Competitive package
Do you enjoy understanding how businesses work, analysing their financial performance and speaking with the people who run them?
Our client is a growing business brokerage specialising in the sale and purchase of businesses valued between £2 million and £10 million. They are looking for a commercially minded Business Broking Analyst to research businesses, assess potential opportunities and build relationships with owners considering a sale.
This is a hands‑on role combining business research, financial analysis and proactive business development. It offers the opportunity to work closely with the Managing Director and senior advisers, making a direct contribution to the growth of the brokerage.
The role:
You will identify suitable businesses, understand their commercial position and initiate conversations with their owners. Your responsibilities will include:
- Researching businesses and sectors to identify potential clients.
- Reviewing company accounts, understanding revenue and profitability, and interpreting earnings measures such as EBITA.
- Contacting business owners by telephone, email and LinkedIn to introduce the brokerage’s services and explore their circumstances.
- Understanding each business, its ownership structure and the owner’s reasons for considering a sale.
- Qualifying opportunities against the brokerage’s size and sector criteria.
- Arranging meetings for senior advisers and preparing clear, accurate briefing notes.
- Maintaining CRM records and following up consistently with prospective clients.
Proactive outreach is a central part of this position. You should enjoy starting conversations, asking thoughtful questions and developing relationships over time.
About you
You will have a degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a related subject, alongside at least one year’s experience in business broking or a similar commercially focused role where you have developed relevant research, financial analysis and client engagement skills.
You will also bring:
- The ability to read company accounts, understand a profit and loss statement and interpret EBITA.
- A practical interest in owner-managed businesses and what drives their performance and value.
- A confident, professional telephone manner and clear written communication.
- The willingness to make outbound calls and follow up with persistence and good judgement.
- Strong research skills, attention to detail and an organised approach.
- The ability to manage several prospects and work towards clear business development targets.
- Good working knowledge of Excel and experience using a CRM system.
You will work directly with experienced business brokers and senior leadership, developing your understanding of how businesses are assessed, how owners approach a sale and how opportunities progress.
As part of a growing brokerage, you will have the chance to take responsibility, contribute ideas and see the results of your work. This will suit someone who enjoys combining analytical thinking with regular contact with business owners.
Right to work
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory right-to-work checks.
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