Head of M&A, PE-backed Electrical Engineering Group, Frankfurt, Germany

PER, Private Equity Recruitment; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of M&A for a client in Frankfurt. This role involves end-to-end responsibility for M&A processes, sourcing, evaluation, and integration of acquisitions. Ideal candidates must have a strong background in M&A, proficient in German and English, and the ability to work closely with executives and investors. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for significant impact in a high-growth environment.

Qualifikationen

• Proven track record in M&A, ideally from private equity or corporate development.
• Ability to manage full-cycle transactions, from sourcing to closing.
• Fluency in German and English required.

Aufgaben

• Own the end-to-end M&A process: sourcing, evaluation, and integration.
• Define and deliver acquisition strategies aligned with management.
• Conduct due diligence and financial assessments.

Kenntnisse

Analytical rigor

Negotiation skills

Communication

Financial modeling

Strategic mindset

Ausbildung

Academic credentials in engineering, business, finance, or a related field

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

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About our client

We are working with a leading innovator in the electrical engineering sector, backed by a leading European PE investor. Founded in 2021, they have quickly built a full-spectrum offering, from consulting and engineering to manufacturing, installation, and service, anchored by a high-performance platform integrating multiple specialised firms.

Following a significant transaction, they want to capitalise on this momentum and seek an entrepreneurial and hands-on Head of M&A who will design, drive, and deliver the next wave of strategic acquisitions. Reporting to the executive board and working closely with PE stakeholders, this role offers full-cycle deal responsibility, from sourcing to integration, in a high-growth, agile environment.

What the job involves

• Own the end-to-end M&A process : sourcing, evaluation, valuation, execution, and integration
• Define and deliver a compelling acquisition strategy aligned with management and PE investors
• Build and nurture relationships with acquisition targets, founders, advisors, and intermediaries
• Conduct rigorous due diligence, financial modeling, and commercial assessments
• Lead negotiations and coordinate legal, tax, and advisory partners for execution
• Manage integration planning and execution in coordination with operational, finance, HR, and legal teams
• Monitor and analyse market trends, competitive dynamics, and industry developments to inform pipeline and strategy
• Support the wider value creation agenda through post-acquisition performance initiatives and organisational scaling

Who we are looking for

• Academic credentials in engineering, business, finance, or a related field
• Proven track record in M&A, ideally from private equity, corporate development, investment banking, or strategic consulting, especially in mid-market deals
• Demonstrated ability to manage full-cycle transactions, from sourcing to closing and integration
• High analytical rigour with strong comfort in financial modeling and valuation
• Pragmatic, entrepreneurial attitude : hands-on, decisive, and execution-oriented
• Outstanding communication and partnering skills, capable of influencing across levels - from founders to C-suite and investor teams
• Strategic mindset with thorough operational understanding of electrical engineering or industrial services (highly advantageous)
• Fluent in German and English
• Willingness to travel

LI-MA1

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