Vacancy Name Strategy Consultant & Analyst
Vacancy Number VN1989
Location City London
Employment Type Permanent
About us Supporting Education Group (SEG) is a leading UK provider of educational services with a mission to become a global platform empowering the world of education. SEG is based in London, with 1,900 employees and multiple locations, clients and contracts across the UK, as well as 70 other countries. With a focus on delivering exceptional value to government and K12 educational institutions, SEG aims to foster academic success, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.
About the job Strategic Planning and Execution Research and assess assets, markets, competitors and opportunities aligning with SEG’s mission and long-term objectives in the areas of K12, Early Years, Training & Qualifications, Recruitment & Retention, SEND, School efficiency, in the UK, US and other territories. Create and support opportunities to engage with owners, managers, investors, partners and advisors. Continually develop, maintain and report on the pipeline. Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships Support M&A process, including target identification, founder and seller engagement, due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation, and integration planning. Establish and nurture strategic partnerships that align with SEG’s goals and create long-term value. Work effectively with a range of advisors, due diligence providers and internal colleagues to deliver deal processes. Implement structured processes for deal origination, evaluation, and execution to ensure efficiency and consistency. Oversee project timelines, ensuring that transactions are executed on time and within budget. Establish clear workflows for collaboration with internal teams and external advisors, ensuring seamless communication and alignment. Develop the investment thesis, background materials and recommendations to for the Group Executive and Investment Committee. Handover effectively to operations leaders and group functions post deal. Track and report on post-deal value creation. Financial Analysis Review financial models, business plans and scope of financial due diligence. Analyse business trends and insights. Develop asset valuation metrics. Develop investment analysis and scenarios with sensitivity analysis for review by Investment Committees. Model the business plan and vendor financial model with SEG assumptions to project and validate business cases. Market Research and Analysis Track and conduct market and competitive analyses to identify trends, opportunities, and risks in the education sector. Develop investment cases and work with others to develop financial models to assess the viability and ROI of potential opportunities. Stakeholder Management Build and maintain relationships with management teams, investors, partners, advisors, and other key stakeholders to facilitate growth initiatives. Facilitate key decision points by presenting comprehensive insights on deal opportunities and risks. Act as a trusted advisor, providing clear recommendations supported by rigorous analysis. Communicate corporate development strategies and progress to internal and external stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner. Operational Integration Maintain links with operating businesses in the groups and understand the drivers that deliver business success in the education sector. Report on post-deal integration, results, and value creation.
About you Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred. Experience in business development, corporate development, M&A, investment banking, equity research, private equity, or strategy consulting, with a proven track record of executing transactions. Established network of relationships with due diligence providers, corporate finance advisers, banks and investors. Strong understanding of the education sector and its unique challenges and opportunities. Effective communicator, comfortable working with teams across the business as well as external partners and investors Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills, with a strategic mindset and attention to detail. Outstanding negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
What we Offer 28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days PLUS bank holidays Health Cash Plan, once you’ve passed probation, which includes access to a private GP From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary We’ll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months Choose what flexible benefits you want after you’ve passed probation – this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn Learning and development opportunities Volunteer days – 3 paid volunteer days a year, with 2 dedicated to Education By joining Supporting Education Group, you will become part of a community that is dedicated to transforming lives and sustaining communities, where your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your individuality is celebrated. Together, we will continue to advance our passion for education and build brighter futures for all.
