Corporate Finance Analyst
Model deals, mergers, fundraises and strategic investments for big companies.
This UK corporate finance analyst career guide covers what the role involves day to day, typical salary at each stage, the usual entry route, the skills employers expect, and related careers worth comparing.
Quick facts
- Starting salary
- £45,000 - £65,000
- Mid-career salary
- £75,000 - £110,000
- Senior salary
- £130,000 - £250,000+
- Work environment
- Office or hybrid
- Time to entry
- 3 - 5 years
- Degree required
- Usually required
- Category
- Business, Finance and Legal
What a Corporate Finance Analyst does
Model deals, mergers, fundraises and strategic investments for big companies.
- M&A Advisory - Sell-side and buy-side M&A advisory.
- Debt Advisory - Advise on leverage, refinancing and bonds.
- Restructuring - Distressed M&A and restructuring advice.
- Mid-market CF - Mid-market deals at regional CF boutiques.
How to become a Corporate Finance Analyst
- Look up Corporate Finance Analyst roles on LinkedIn or Indeed and read 5 real job ads
- Talk to someone already working as a Corporate Finance Analyst - even a 15-minute call helps
- Find one beginner course or qualification used by people in this role
- Build one small piece of evidence you've explored this (project, shadowing, short course)
- Apply to one entry-level role or related opportunity within the next month
Key skills
- Financial modelling
- Valuation
- PowerPoint
- Accounting
- Stamina