M&A; Strategy Analyst —

Our head office is based in Newcastle; however, we offer flexible work arrangements and welcome applications from candidates who can work effectively from other locations.

About the opportunity Colterlec is growing — and backed to grow faster through acquisition. As we build out a sharp, disciplined in-house deal capability, we're looking for a commercially minded

M&A; Strategy Analyst

to help identify, evaluate and progress the opportunities driving our next stage of growth.

Reporting to the COO, you'll sit close to the action — scanning markets, testing investment logic, building valuations, interrogating due diligence and preparing the Board‑ready recommendations that decide which deals move forward.

This is a rare role for a finance, corporate advisory or strategy skilled who wants real exposure to the full deal lifecycle: not just the model, but the commercial thinking, decision‑making and integration that follow.

What you'll make happen

Spot attractive targets — scanning markets, building long‑lists and keeping the pipeline moving

Screen opportunities against Colterlec's strategy, product matrix and investment criteria

Turn complex information into clear investment theses, valuations, databooks and Board papers

Build models that matter — DCF, trading and transaction multiples, forecasts, synergies, integration costs

Support the paper that moves deals forward — term sheets, NBIOs, information requests, approval packs

Coordinate due diligence across commercial, operational, financial, tax and legal workstreams

Get under the hood of deal mechanics — cash‑free/debt‑free adjustments, EV‑to‑equity bridges, working‑capital pegs, completion accounts

Help acquisitions land — supporting integration tracking, post‑completion reviews and process improvement





Who will thrive here You love understanding a business — the numbers, the market, the risks, the upside, the story behind the performance. You're rigorous without being rigid, curious without getting lost in the weeds, and confident turning imperfect information into a clear commercial view. You bring the modelling craft, judgement and communication polish to produce work that stands up to Board‑level scrutiny.

Degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related

~3 years in M&A;, corporate finance, transaction/investment advisory, credit, restructuring, insolvency or strategy

Strong modelling and valuation skills — three‑statement models, DCF, multiples, returns analysis

Experience with transaction analytics — QoE normalisation, working‑capital pegs, EV‑to‑equity bridges

Comfortable using AI to accelerate work, with a sharp eye for its blind spots

Advanced Excel, and a knack for turning messy data into clear commercial insight

Strong business writing — concise, decision‑ready memos and papers

High discretion and sound judgement with confidential information

Highly regarded

CA/CPA/CFA (complete or well progressed) or other tertiary investment in self‑development (MBA)

industrial, electrical, manufacturing, distribution or other B2B exposure

full deal‑lifecycle experience including integration and earn‑outs

credit, restructuring or insolvency background

comfort building process in a growing function

interest in emerging AI tools

Why this role is worth a closer look

Influence real growth decisions inside a business actively acquiring

Work close to senior leaders and see commercial analysis become Board‑level action

Build genuine end‑to‑end deal experience — sourcing through to completion and integration

Shape the tools and process behind a maturing in‑house M&A; function

Newcastle base, conveniently located with on‑site parking

📌 Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst (Newcastle)
🏢 Colterlec
📍 Newcastle