M&A Manager

Ever wondered what it takes to lead exciting M&A deals that shape the future of businesses?

The organisation is a well-established professional services provider offering advisory, transaction support, and corporate finance expertise across the UK. They work with a diverse range of clients, including privately-owned mid-market companies, helping them grow, sell, or restructure. The firm fosters a collaborative, inclusive environment focused on professional development and meaningful impact.

The role

As an M&A Manager, you will take a leading role in managing and delivering high-quality merger and acquisition advisory services. You’ll support clients through deal origination, execution, and post-deal integration, focusing mainly on mid-market businesses with enterprise values up to £50m. Your expertise will help shape strategic growth plans, facilitate transactions, and build strong client relationships.

• Lead M&A transactions from initial research through to completion, including disposals, acquisitions, and buyouts.
• Develop financial models, business plans, and valuation analysis to support transactional decisions.
• Coordinate due diligence processes and manage stakeholder negotiations.
• Identify new deal opportunities through market research and client outreach.
• Present strategic recommendations confidently to clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and regulatory compliance to ensure smooth delivery.

The ideal candidate

Are you ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic, client-focused environment? We’re looking for professionals with both technical skills and strategic insight to thrive in this role.

• Qualified ACA, CA, ACCA, or CPA.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in lead advisory M&A roles within professional services or corporate finance.
• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills.
• Proven track record managing end-to-end M&A transactions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Familiarity with UK GAAP and IFRS financial standards.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other data analytics tools.
• Knowledge of automation and finance data systems like SAP, Oracle, or Netsuite.
• Exposure to business transformation or post-merger integration.
• Background working with private equity or venture capital clients.
• Ability to identify opportunities and develop new business initiatives.

What is on offer 

Joining the organisation means becoming part of a forward-thinking team committed to your growth. You’ll work on challenging transactions in a supportive environment that values your contributions. The role offers competitive salary, bonus, flexible working options, and opportunities to develop your skills through ongoing training and certification. Travel requirements are moderate, focusing on client site visits and deal activities across the UK, giving you exposure to a broad client base in the mid-market sector and opportunities to lead significant, impactful projects.
 

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