Head of Mergers & Acquisitions – Spain (mfd)

Sanoptis; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading healthcare company is seeking an experienced candidate to lead its M&A strategy in Spain. This role involves defining and implementing growth strategies, managing M&A deals, and leveraging industry networks to drive business opportunities. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in fast-paced environments, particularly in M&A, a strong analytical mindset, and excellent Spanish and English communication skills. A competitive salary package and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Servicios

Competitive remuneration

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts

Inclusive culture

Formación

• Extensive work experience in fast-paced environments like buy-and-build companies.
• Ideally have experience in healthcare M&A or transaction services.
• Proven track record in presenting business and financial analysis at executive level.

Responsabilidades

• Lead strategic growth agenda in Spain, focusing on M&A and business development.
• Steer M&A processes and manage end-to-end due diligence.
• Leverage your network within the ophthalmology industry to explore growth opportunities.
• Prepare materials for C-level and Board decisions with financial analysis.

Conocimientos

M&A experience

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Spanish (C2)

English (B2+)

Descripción del empleo

Intro

Welcome to Sanoptis a leading network of modern eye clinics and ophthalmology practices with over 440 locations throughout Europe. Our vision is to improve well-being and quality of life through first-class ophthalmological treatment. Our innovative decentralized model enables our partner locations to operate independently and to focus on the individual needs of their patients. At the same time they are part of a larger network with strong partners which offers them synergies state‑of‑the‑art technology and many other benefits.

You thrive in a fast‑paced environment and love to develop new strategies for growth. Then we should get to know each other.

In this role you will

• Lead our strategic growth agenda in Spain: define and implement our M&A and business development strategy in Spain, including the identification of acquisition and partnership opportunities as well as strategies for transactions.
• Steer M&A processes & deals: you will be responsible for all M&A processes in Spain. With support from the Group M&A team and the Country Head you will own the management of the process end‑to‑end, including scouting the entire due diligence process, valuation and post‑merger integration as well as the systematic search, identification and proactive initial contact of potential targets for M&A or partnering.
• Network: leverage and expand your network in the ophthalmology industry to identify new growth opportunities for Sanoptis. You will travel frequently to locations and potential targets and maintain close contact with doctors as potential buyers to learn to understand and read the target group.
• Present investment recommendations: prepare and present materials to enable decisions by C‑level & the Board, including financial analysis and strategic considerations.
• Play a key role in shaping our Spanish market: build and define our local organization as we expand in Spain. Act as a key sparring partner to the Head of Spain and the Sanoptis leadership team in shaping our footprint in this market.

You will closely work with

• A dedicated country team in Spain consisting of a Country Head, Finance, Operations, Marketing and M&A.
• Our highly qualified M&A Manager in Spain as your direct report and the Group M&A team to leverage cross‑border collaboration.
• Renowned physicians including some of the leading experts and pioneers in the field of ophthalmology.

Your profile includes

• Extensive work experience in a fast‑paced environment such as PE‑backed buy‑and‑build companies or similar environments (e.g. consulting or investment banking).
• A background in M&A and/or transaction services ideally with experience in healthcare.
• A passion for dealmaking and the ambition to drive the company’s growth with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• The willingness to dive in and create strategic as well as operational excellence within Sanoptis M&A activities. You have both an analytical mindset and a strong hands‑on mentality and solve challenges practically and with a focus on results.
• A proven track record of delivering outstanding performance and the ability to create present and communicate business and financial analysis at the executive level.
• An assertive negotiation‑savvy personality with strong communication skills. High stress tolerance and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent Spanish skills (Level C2) and very good English skills (Level B2 and above).
• A high willingness to travel.

Sanoptis offers

• Competitive remuneration: an extremely attractive salary package supplemented by an annual performance‑related bonus tied to individual and company‑specific targets.
• Autonomy and creative freedom: work independently and contribute your own innovative ideas thanks to flat hierarchies and short decision‑making processes that strengthen our organization.
• Professional development: opportunities for continuous learning and personal growth through training, online academies, workshops and industry conferences.
• Inclusive culture: work in a talented and diverse team with a warm office culture and regular team events.
• Employee discounts: discounted access to a wide range of selected brand‑name products and services through our partner Corporate Benefits.

Equal Opportunities

At Sanoptis we value talent, passion and attitude over specific experience. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and prioritize equal opportunities for all.

Contact

If you’re ready to help shape the digital future of ophthalmology we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on people’s lives.