Corporate Finance Consultant

As a Corporate Finance Consultant, you will work on value-creating client engagements as well as our own investments: building financial models, conducting due diligence, preparing decision-support materials and participating in transaction execution - while also contributing to the professional development of the analyst team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supporting controlling projects - design and implementation of new financial controlling systems together with Mercurio’s controlling experts.
2. Supporting M&A advisory projects - building valuation models, conducting financial and commercial due diligence, preparing transaction materials and providing hands-on support throughout negotiations.
3. Supporting structured financing projects - analysis of general ledger data, capital structure optimisation modelling, and ongoing support in bank financing discussions
4. Preparing strategic decision-support materials - market and competitor analysis, development and modelling of growth opportunities, and close collaboration with clients
5. Supporting our own equity investments - identification and analysis of potential acquisition targets, deal support, portfolio company development projects
6. Business development – supporting the Partners in originating new business, preparing proposals, and participating in client meetings
7. Knowledge sharing and coaching - supporting the professional development of the analyst team.

Who We Are Looking For

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Finance or Business.
• Solid corporate finance and accounting knowledge, with strong methodological foundations.
• 3-5 years of experience in a relevant role (transaction advisory, financial controlling, structured finance, financial analysis or business valuation).
• Strong financial modelling skills - including the ability to teach modelling, review models and ensure the quality of others’ work.
• Confident use of PowerPoint, Excel and other analytical tools.
• Leadership mindset and a strong commitment to supporting the development of junior colleagues.
• Project-management experience, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken

Nice to have

• Consulting experience.
• Advanced AI skills - including AI agent development and project-team collaboration on AI platforms.
• Practical knowledge of controlling systems (e.g. Power BI, ERP systems).
• Industry or functional expertise (e.g. renewable energy, manufacturing, real estate financing).

What We Offer

1. Broad exposure - We offer a unique opportunity to gain exposure to both advisory work and investment activities.
2. Real value creation - because of our size, your work is focused exclusively on assignments that create tangible value
3. Steep learning curve - as a Consultant, you can lead project teams, manage client relationships and help build new advisory areas, with continuous professional support from Partners and Managers.
4. Competitive compensation — including a performance-based bonus.
5. Young, entrepreneurial team — our team members have studied at leading Hungarian and international business schools and colleges for advanced studies.
6. Flexible hybrid working — two to three days per week in our modern city-centre office, with flexible home office on the remaining days.
7. Great team atmosphere — regular team-building activities.