M&A Director

BDO Belgium; Gent; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BDO Academy

Flexible working hours

Culture of respect

Growth opportunities

Wellbeing focus

Sustainability policy

Job summary

BDO Belgium is seeking an experienced M&A Director to lead high-impact transactions from strategy through execution. You will advise entrepreneurs and executives, drive client relationships and grow BDO’s Belgian M&A Advisory presence.

You will combine strong technical expertise in valuation and deal structuring with leadership, a network of market participants, and fluency in Dutch and English to deliver integrated, value-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in M&A or related advisory
• Proven track record in buy-side and sell-side transactions
• Strong network of entrepreneurs, investors and bankers
• Commercial acumen with a history of business development
• Technical expertise in valuation, financial modelling and deal structuring
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration; CFA is a plus
• Fluent Dutch and English; French is a strong advantage
• Entrepreneurial and growth-driven mindset

Responsibilities

• Be the trusted advisor to entrepreneurs, investors and senior executives on growth, acquisitions, divestments and financing decisions.
• Lead high-impact transactions from strategy to closing across buy-side, sell-side and growth financing projects.
• Drive business growth by developing client relationships and strengthening BDO's presence in the Belgian M&A market.
• Shape strategic decisions through financial analysis, valuation insights, due diligence and pragmatic deal advice.
• Structure and finance deals by advising on transaction structures and funding strategies.
• Manage key stakeholders and coordinate multidisciplinary teams for a smooth deal process.
• Deliver excellence by overseeing high-quality engagements and value-driven recommendations.
• Develop future leaders by coaching and mentoring managers, consultants and analysts.
• Leverage collaboration across Tax, Legal, Audit, Accounting and Consulting to deliver integrated solutions.
• Create value beyond the deal by helping clients realise growth opportunities.

Skills

M&A experience

Leadership

Business development

Valuation & modelling

Deal structuring

Stakeholder management

Dutch

English

Education

Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration

Job description

Are you ready to play a leading role in shaping the future of ambitious businesses? As anM&A Directorat BDO, you will be a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs, shareholders, investors and executive teams, helping them navigate their most important strategic decisions. From acquisitions and divestments to growth financing and business transformations, you will lead complex transactions from strategy through execution.

Beyond deal delivery, you will play a key role in strengthening client relationships, developing new business opportunities and contributing to the continued growth of BDO’s M&A Advisory practice.

You will join our teams that combines technical excellence with entrepreneurship, pragmatism and a strong position in the Belgian mid-market.

What will you be doing?

In this role, you will take ownership of high-impact M&A and corporate finance assignments, while playing a key role in client development, team leadership and practice growth.

• Be the trusted advisorto entrepreneurs, investors and senior executives, helping them navigate strategic growth, acquisitions, divestments and financing decisions.
• Lead high-impact transactionsfrom strategy and origination through to negotiation and closing, across buy-side, sell-side and growth financing projects.
• Drive business growthby developing client relationships, identifying new opportunities and strengthening BDO's presence in the Belgian M&A market.
• Shape strategic decisionsthrough financial analysis, valuation insights, due diligence and pragmatic deal advice.
• Structure and finance dealsby advising clients on transaction structures, funding strategies and discussions with investors and lenders.
• Manage key stakeholdersand coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure a smooth and successful deal process.
• Deliver excellencebyoverseeing high-quality engagements and providing practical, value-driven recommendations.
• Develop future leadersbycoaching and mentoring managers, consultants and analysts throughout their career journey.
• Leverage the power of BDObycollaborating with colleagues across Tax, Legal, Audit, Accounting and Consulting to deliver integrated solutions.
• Create value beyond the dealbyhelping clients realise growth opportunities and maximize transaction outcomes.

What do you bring to the table?

We are looking for an experienced M&A professional with strong deal execution capabilities, commercial maturity and the ambition to help grow our presence in the Belgian market.

• You have 10+ years of experience in M&A, corporate finance, transaction services, investment banking, private equity or a comparable advisory environment.
• You have a strong track record of leading complex buy-side and sell-side transactions, guiding clients from strategic planning and deal origination through to successful closing.
• You have an established network of entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, private equity professionals, bankers and other key market participants, which you actively leverage to originate deal opportunities and build long-term relationships.
• You are recognized for your commercial acumen and have a proven track record of developing business, generating revenue and contributing to the growth of an M&A or Corporate Finance practice.
• You combine strong technical expertise in valuation, financial modelling and deal structuring with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach.
• You have proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams while managing multiple stakeholders in dynamic transaction environments.
• You hold a Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field. Additional qualifications such as CFA are considered an asset.
• You communicate fluently in Dutch and English; knowledge of French is a strong advantage.
• You are entrepreneurial, commercially driven and motivated to play a key role in the continued growth and success of BDO’s M&A Advisory practice.

What do we bring to the table?

According to our own colleagues, it’s got something to do with the great team spirit and atmosphere within our organisation and the focus on their wellbeing... But... just take a look for yourself at what we got to offer:

• Culture: You will join a team of experts who encourage respect, diversity and teamwork.
• Development: You decide the direction of your career, and we support you where necessary through our BDO Academy.
• Impact: From day 1 you will be given responsibility, with strong support from your team.
• Growth: You get access to a wide range of learning and growth opportunities across deals and advisory assignments.
• Network: You work closely with colleagues across business practices to deliver integrated solutions.
• Flexibility: You choose where you work with flexible working hours.
• Wellbeing: Your physical and mental health is important to us.
• Proximity: You work in an open culture, so feel free to speak to anyone, at any level.
• Sustainability: You work within a company with an integrated sustainability policy.

Ready to take the lead in your next career step?

Join BDO as anM&A Director and help entrepreneurs, companies and investors make the decisions that shape their future.

Make it strategic.Make it impactful.Make it count.