Job Description

Job Description

Analyst – Transaction Advisory
Location: Atlanta Metro, GA
Industry: Private Equity

A private equity firm is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its Transaction Advisory team. This is a high-impact role offering hands-on involvement in deal execution, financial modeling, due diligence, and post-close strategy. Ideal for candidates with a strong background in corporate finance, investment banking, or transaction services who are looking to work directly with deal teams and portfolio companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support transaction execution, including financial modeling, valuation, and scenario analysis
• Conduct due diligence across financial, operational, and market aspects of prospective acquisitions
• Partner with internal investment teams and external advisors to assess opportunities
• Prepare investment memos and board presentations for deal approvals
• Assist in integration planning and post-acquisition performance tracking
• Analyze industry trends and identify value creation opportunities across the portfolio

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA a plus
• 3+ years of experience in transaction advisory, investment banking, private equity, or corporate development, preferably within the Big Four
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation methodologies, and M&A processes
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment

Company Description

Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.

Company Description

Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.