Business Analyst - PE - Backed Business

Freshminds has partnered with a fast-growing, PE-backed business to find a Business Analyst to support strategic initiatives, operational performance and long-term growth across the organisation. Working closely with the executive leadership team and shareholder group, you will gain exposure to a broad range of strategic, commercial, operational and investment-related projects from day one. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to take on meaningful responsibility early in their career. You will gain first-hand exposure to how a PE-backed business is operated and grown, with hands-on experience across business performance, value creation initiatives, financial analysis and strategic decision-making, while working directly with senior leaders and investors. What you'll be doing:

• Analysing operational and financial performance to identify trends, risks and opportunities
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, business planning and performance review processes
• Conducting research, benchmarking and analysis to support strategic growth initiatives
• Building and maintaining financial models, reports and business cases
• Working closely with senior stakeholders across multiple areas of the business and the investor group Requirements:
• Top academic degree from a leading university
• Strong analytical, Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Proactive, curious and eager to take ownership in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel across sites in London and the South East