Corporate Development Manager (Interim)

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mpac Group plc is seeking a Corporate Development Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract, based in the UK and commutable to Coventry. The role involves leading strategic growth, evaluating acquisition opportunities, and coordinating M&A activities with senior leadership and external advisors.

You will work directly with the CEO, CFO and Board to drive initiatives, support fundraising and help deliver long-term shareholder value across an international business.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate development, M&A, or strategic finance within industrial sectors.
• Ability to manage complex due diligence and multiple stakeholders.
• Proven track record in acquisitions, disposals or fundraising projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic growth and corporate development initiatives.
• Coordinate M&A transactions and due diligence across functions.
• Support debt and equity financing activities and investor communications.
• Oversee post-acquisition integration and value realisation across an international business.

Skills

Corporate Development

M&A

Corporate Finance

Stakeholder management

Excel

PowerPoint

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: On site / Coventry, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Business Operations | Finance
Salary: Negotiable salary

Corporate Development Manager (Interim – 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract)

UK Based (commutable to Coventry) | International Travel Required

6 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Help Shape the Next Stage of Growth

Mpac Group plc is a global leader in automation and packaging solutions, delivering innovative technologies to some of the world's leading brands. As we continue to execute our ambitious growth strategy, we are seeking an experienced Corporate Development Manager to join our leadership team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to work directly with the CEO, CFO, Board and external advisors to drive strategic initiatives, evaluate acquisition opportunities, support fundraising activities and help deliver long-term shareholder value.

The Opportunity

As Corporate Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing both organic and inorganic growth strategies. You will lead financial and commercial analysis, coordinate M&A transactions, support debt and equity financing activities, and oversee post-acquisition integration programmes across an international business.

This role is ideal for a commercially minded corporate finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working on complex, strategic projects with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Growth & Corporate Development

• Identify and assess acquisition, joint venture, partnership and investment opportunities.
• Evaluate strategic fit, market positioning and value creation potential.
• Build relationships with advisors, lenders, investors and industry contacts to support growth initiatives.
• Develop sophisticated financial models and valuations.
• Conduct DCF, comparable company and precedent transaction analysis.
• Assess funding requirements, capital structures and investment returns.
• Analyse synergies, business cases and growth opportunities.

Debt & Equity Financing

• Support the structuring and execution of debt facilities, refinancing and acquisition funding.
• Assist with equity fundraising initiatives and investor engagement.
• Prepare investment materials, lender presentations and financing documentation.

M&A Transaction Delivery

• Manage due diligence processes across financial, legal, operational, commercial and tax workstreams.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders through the transaction lifecycle.
• Support negotiations and transaction execution activities.

Integration & Value Creation

• Lead post-acquisition integration planning.
• Develop synergy tracking frameworks and value realisation initiatives.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure successful integration and operational alignment.

About You

We are looking for an accomplished corporate finance or M&A professional with:

• Previous exposure to industrial manufacturing, engineering, automation, capital equipment or related sectors
• Significant experience in Corporate Development, M&A, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Transaction Services or Strategic Finance.
• Experience supporting debt financing, equity fundraising or capital markets activities.
• Proven track record delivering acquisitions, disposals, strategic partnerships or fundraising projects.
• Strong understanding of valuation methodologies, capital structures and investment appraisal techniques.
• Experience managing complex due diligence programmes and multiple stakeholders.
• Experience within an AIM-listed or publicly listed business.
• International transaction or cross-border financing experience.
• Knowledge of OEM, automation or industrial technology markets.

Qualifications & Skills

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification preferred.
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation expertise.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Exceptional Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Strong negotiation, communication and influencing skills.
• Comfortable operating independently in a dynamic environment.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a business with ambitious growth plans. You'll gain exposure to board-level decision-making, international transactions, strategic financing projects and high-profile M&A activity while working alongside experienced senior leaders.

If you are a commercially driven corporate development professional ready to make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.