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We are seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented M&A Analyst to join our Mergers & Acquisitions team, with primary responsibility for supporting the evaluation and structuring of potential acquisitions. This individual will lead financial modeling, valuation analysis, and key deal structuring considerations to inform investment decisions.

This role is ideal for someone with strong financial acumen, an understanding of professional services transactions, and a desire to play a critical role in shaping deal strategy from the earliest stages.

Financial Modeling & Analysis (Primary Focus)

• Develop and maintain robust financial models to evaluate acquisition targets, including revenue, profitability, and cash flow projections
• Analyze historical financial performance and normalize earnings to assess true economic value
• Build pro forma models incorporating synergies, integration assumptions, and downside scenarios
• Perform detailed valuation analyses using multiple methodologies (e.g., DCF, comparable transactions, precedent deals)
• Identify key financial risks, sensitivities, and value drivers to support investment decision-making

Deal Structuring & Pre-LOI Support

• Support structuring of transactions, including consideration of asset vs. stock purchases, earnouts, and deferred payments
• Evaluate the financial impact of various deal structures, including tax considerations and working capital implications
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external advisors to refine deal terms and optimize outcomes
• Assist in drafting and refining LOI financial terms, including purchase price, adjustments, and contingent consideration
• Provide analytical insight into negotiation strategy based on financial findings

Diligence Support & Strategic Insights

• Partner with deal teams to identify key diligence priorities based on financial analysis
• Assess quality of earnings, customer concentration, backlog, and margin sustainability
• Support development of investment memos and presentations for internal stakeholders, including executive leadership and investment committees
• Contribute to pipeline tracking and prioritization based on financial attractiveness and strategic fit

Experience

• 4-6+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or transaction advisory
• Strong experience in financial modeling, valuation, and transaction analysis
• Exposure to professional services or engineering firm M&A is a plus

Core Traits

• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and data integrity
• Strong financial modeling and Excel proficiency
• Ability to synthesize complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
• Effective communicator with the ability to present findings to senior stakeholders
• Organized, process-driven, and able to manage multiple deals simultaneously

What Success Looks Like

• Financial models are accurate, insightful, and drive informed deal decisions
• Deal risks and value drivers are clearly identified early in the process
• LOI terms reflect optimized financial and structural outcomes
• Strong partnership with internal deal teams, leadership, and external advisors
• Increasing ownership of deal evaluation and structuring strategy over time

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it- that's why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn's placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.