Analyst Transaction Execution

A Day in the Life:  Support the execution of transactions within the global franchise conversion programme through financial analysis, due diligence coordination and disciplined tracking. Help the deal team maintain reliable information and progress activities from initial assessment through signing, closing and post-close delivery. Reporting to the Director, Transaction Lead, you will work closely with the Senior Manager, internal functions and external advisors. You will own assigned analyses and trackers, prepare accurate materials for review and flag gaps or inconsistencies promptly. The role offers exposure to commercial, financial and operational aspects of transactions.   What You'll Do: TRANSACTION EXECUTION SUPPORT • Maintain transaction timelines, action logs, document trackers and closing checklists; follow up with owners and flag overdue items or dependencies. • Support meeting preparation, record decisions and actions, and keep transaction files organised and current. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL ANALYSIS • Compile and validate financial and operating data; prepare analyses of performance, transaction costs and deal assumptions using agreed templates. • Support financial modelling, scenario comparisons and buyer or franchisee assessments under guidance, documenting sources, assumptions and review points. DUE DILIGENCE AND DATA ROOM SUPPORT • Maintain the VDR index, upload approved materials and manage document versions in line with agreed access and confidentiality protocols. • Track diligence requests and responses, coordinate inputs from internal teams and check completeness before review and release by authorised colleagues. TRANSACTION DOCUMENTATION • Maintain agreement trackers, schedules, commercial terms summaries and outstanding information lists for Legal and the deal team. • Check consistency of agreed figures and business inputs across documents and flag discrepancies for review. TEAM AND COUNTERPARTY COORDINATION • Coordinate information requests and meeting materials across internal functions, advisors and counterparties through agreed channels. • Prepare factual company and market research to support buyer screening, franchisee qualification and management discussions. SEPARATION AND PLATFORM DEPENDENCIES • Support the Franchise Transformation Office and franchise platform teams by maintaining trackers for perimeter decisions, separation dependencies and day 1 readiness. • Collect workstream updates and highlight missing inputs, conflicting dates or unresolved actions to the Senior Manager or Director. TSA AND COST TRACKING • Maintain schedules for transition services and ongoing franchise services, including scope, owners, pricing, duration and exit dates. • Update advisor fee, separation cost and stranded cost trackers; reconcile inputs with Finance and flag variances or missing evidence. GOVERNANCE AND REPORTING • Prepare charts, status reports and presentation materials for review; maintain supporting data, approval records and clear audit trails. • Check numbers and narrative for consistency and communicate emerging issues promptly. POST-CLOSE SUPPORT • Update TSA billing, service status and exit trackers; support invoice checks and follow-up on outstanding post-close obligations. • Maintain actual-versus-budget cost reporting and help document lessons learned for subsequent transactions.   What We're Looking For:  * 2 – 5 years of experience in transaction advisory, investment banking, corporate development, accounting, financial analysis or a related analytical role. • Strong numerical skills and a sound understanding of financial statements; able to analyse data, explain variances and identify inconsistencies. • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to build clear analyses, maintain structured trackers and prepare concise presentations. • Excellent attention to detail, organisation and follow-through across multiple tasks and deadlines. • Clear written and verbal communication, with confidence seeking clarification and working with colleagues across functions. • Discretion when handling confidential information and sound judgement on when to escalate questions or concerns. • Curiosity, initiative and willingness to learn about transaction execution, separation and the franchise business model. • Exposure to M&A, due diligence, data rooms, financial modelling or cross-border projects would be an advantage; franchise experience is not required.   What You'll Get:    • Hybrid office model – 3 days minimum in the office with Tuesday & Wednesday being mandatory days • Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (after your 5th anniversary, increases to 28 days, after your 10th anniversary, increases to 30 days) • Pension: Matched up to 8% • Eyecare vouchers • Flexible Working Opportunities • Work from anywhere Opportunities • Gift Vouchers for expectant parents • Death in Service Payment • Referral scheme • Long Service Award • Discounts: IHG Staff Discount, Discounted Gym Memberships, KIA Affinity Hertz Staff Discount, Perks at Work * 40% off any standard Hertz Rental in a Corporate country • Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family • Training & Development Opportunity – Apprenticeship Scheme • Perks at work - employee discount portal   The Hertz Corporation operates the Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental brands in approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world.