Corporate Development M&A Director

Marks Sattin; Manchester; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a newly formed, high-impact team at a leading company in the environmental sector. As a Director, you will drive internal M&A and corporate development initiatives, working closely with the CFO and private equity sponsors to shape strategic acquisitions. This remote position offers a competitive salary, attractive bonuses, and equity opportunities, while allowing you to influence investment decisions at the highest level.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Attractive bonus

Opportunity to earn equity

Qualifications

• Strong track record in M&A or Transaction Services.
• Experience in corporate development or private equity-backed environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end M&A process, from origination to execution.
• Conduct financial and commercial due diligence.
• Negotiate deal terms and manage transaction documentation.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

ACA

ACCA

Job description

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to join a newly formed, high-impact team driving internal M&A and corporate development initiatives. Reporting directly to the CFO and working closely with private equity sponsors, you will play a central role in identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic acquisitions across multiple industry verticals.

You’ll be joining at a pivotal moment, with the chance to shape the future of a fast-scaling platform and influence investment decisions at the highest level.

Initially, the role will be a remote-based position with a view to establishing a main office in either the Midlands or Northern Regions of the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end M&A process, from origination through to execution and integration.
• Conduct rigorous financial and commercial due diligence, coordinating with external advisors.
• Prepare investment appraisals and present recommendations to the investment committee.
• Negotiate deal terms and manage transaction documentation.
• Monitor the competitive landscape and identify strategic acquisition targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with advisors, stakeholders, and target companies.

About You

We’re looking for a commercially astute and highly motivated dealmaker with:

• ACA / ACCA qualification and a strong track record in M&A or Transaction Services, ideally from a Big 4 or boutique advisory background.
• Experience in corporate development or private equity-backed environments.
• A confident communicator with the gravitas to engage with C-suite stakeholders and SME/OMB owners.
• Proven ability to manage multiple transactions in the lower/mid-market space.
• A self-starter mindset with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.

Why Apply?

• Join a mission-driven, PE-backed group with a clear growth strategy and strong financial backing.
• Competitive base salary + attractive bonus and an opportunity to earn equity.
• Work alongside a high-calibre leadership team and experienced investors.
• Be part of a business that is scaling rapidly and making a real impact in the environmental sector.

We are looking to commence interviews in the next few weeks; therefore, if there is immediate interest, please apply as soon as possible to be considered.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing, Consulting, and Finance
• Industries: Accounting, Financial Services, and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals