Financial Analyst - Corporate Finance (Industrials)

About the Role

Houlihan Lokey, a premier global investment bank, offers expert strategic and financial advisory services to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments worldwide. The firm distinguishes itself with deep industry knowledge, extensive international presence, and a collaborative approach based on trust. Houlihan Lokey covers mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and valuation advisory with innovative, integrated solutions driven by significant transaction volumes.

The Industrials Group at Houlihan Lokey is renowned for exceptional results in M&A advisory, capital raising, restructuring, and valuation. Our senior team is intimately involved in project execution, providing valuable experience through diverse transactional challenges and situations.

We are seeking a Financial Analyst to join our Industrials team in Frankfurt. This role offers a collegial yet entrepreneurial atmosphere where teamwork, creativity, and fresh ideas are highly valued. Financial Analysts at our firm handle a broad set of responsibilities and play a key role in business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and articulate historical and forecasted financial data.
• Develop financial models for various transaction types.
• Lead and coordinate thorough business due diligence processes.
• Create confidential information memoranda, management presentations, marketing materials, and other client-facing documents.
• Conduct in-depth research on industries, companies, and prospective buyers.
• Perform business and company valuations.
• Build and sustain relationships with clients, potential clients, and professional advisors.
• Support engagement planning and execution activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proficiency in both German and English languages, verbal and written.
• A strong Bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic credentials.
• At least one year of full-time experience in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) is preferred; alternatively, experience in Transaction Services consulting or corporate development is acceptable.
• Proven involvement in executing sell-side transactions.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial modeling expertise.
• Solid analytical skills and understanding of accounting principles and financial theory.
• Expertise in analyzing financial statements, including identifying core assumptions and understanding inherent limitations.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proven capability to collaborate effectively within team environments.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced setting while managing multiple projects efficiently.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset coupled with strong work ethics.

Diversity Statement

Houlihan Lokey is an equal opportunity employer committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any legally protected category.