Director - M&A (Industrials)

KPMG UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG UK seeks a Director for M&A in the Industrials sector to lead and manage advisory mandates. This prominent role involves generating deal flow, ensuring successful execution, and developing a talented team within a rapidly growing advisory practice. The successful individual will capitalize on strong client relationships to enhance business growth.

Qualifications

• Strong academic & technical background required.
• Demonstrable track record in M&A advisory.
• Previous experience in Industrials is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Lead origination of buy and sell-side mandates.
• Ensure efficient project execution and delivery.
• Develop and motivate a high-caliber team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Business development

Client relationship management

Communication

Leadership

Education

ACA, CFA, MBA or equivalent

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Job details

Job details

Location: Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester

Capability: Advisory

Experience Level: Director

Type: Full Time

Service Line: Corporate Finance

Contract type: Permanent

Job Description

KPMG Corporate Finance

KPMG's Corporate Finance practice has an industry-leading reputation for delivering forward thinking and objective advice for our UK and global client base, as well as an envied track record in closing successful deals. Together, our firm's Corporate Financiers have advised on or arranged critical and sensitive equity and debt transactions for some of the world's largest corporations, financial institutions and governments.

KPMG is the leading mid-market M&A adviser in the UK, Europe and globally. Revenue growth means we are in the market for recruiting top talent, who are keen to contribute to the ongoing success of the business.

The Team

You will work on the origination and execution of lead advisory mandates in the mid-market and specialise within the Diversfied Industrials team to help achieve the client’s strategic objectives of buying or selling their company from initial strategic review to successful completion. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates to join a growing and ambitious team as a sector specialist.

The business has significant growth ambitions, through continued deep sector expertise and delivering the highest quality deal execution.

• Senior and trusted client relationships across mid-market and global companies, new strategic entrants, financial investors and leading entrepreneurs
• An enviable set of market credentials across each of KPMG’s major service lines
• A diverse skill set and deep sector expertise spanning across all sectors
  
  
  

The Role

Roles & Responsibilities

• Deal origination: Leading the charge on developing deal flow, using a network of relevant and high-level contacts to help originate both buy and sell-side mandates for the team;
• Ensuring rigorous and efficient execution delivery: remaining fully engaged throughout a process;
• Business development: Play a key role in furthering KPMG’s strength in the region while supporting other areas of the business with go to market and business development best practice / strategies;
• Manage internal relationships: further leverage off KPMG’s reach and brand outside of M&A deal advisory. The reach and strength of senior relationships across the sector is a powerful tool to be harnessed;
• Team development: Develop, coach and motivate an experienced team. While the successful individual(s) will have an external / origination focus, they will not be successful without further developing a more delivery focused team;
• Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including intermediaries and other advisors;
• The successful individual will be central to all key decision making and will play a vital role in the continued development and success of the team and wider M&A advisory business
  
  
  

The Person

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Strong academic & technical background (ACA, CFA, MBA or equivalent)
• Significant experience within M&A advisory in an investment bank, Big 4, private equity team, M&A Boutique or corporate development role
• A proven and demonstrable track record of materially contributing to the successful generation of competitive sell and buy-side mandates in the M&A advisory space
• Previous Industrials experience, in-house or through deal execution and origination is preferable
• Strong numerical, analytical and strategic thinking skills and demonstrated experience of financial modelling
• Significant transactional experience with a demonstrable record of deal execution across all phases of the transaction cycle from origination to completion
• Excellent communication skills with the authority and credibility to gain respect both internally and externally with people at all levels
• Proven track record in building, motivating and empowering teams. Experience of managing and developing teams of high calibre people
• Personal drive to deliver results and ambition to make an impact in a growing sector team
• Commitment to high quality standards, attention to detail and motivation to deliver results within tight deadlines
• Personable approach, possessing the ability to create confidence and trust with colleagues and clients alike

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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