Finance Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions

Marks Sattin Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Finance Manager focused on Mergers & Acquisitions to lead corporate finance initiatives. This role involves evaluating strategic opportunities, designing financial models, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliant deal structuring. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate finance and a strong analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or corporate development with M&A exposure.
• Strong command of financial statements and accounting fundamentals.
• Highly analytical with commercial instincts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial evaluation and due diligence for acquisitions.
• Design financial models to assess performance and forecast returns.
• Coordinate transaction processes and collaborate with legal teams.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Finance Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions

Finance Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions

Location: Kent
Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum, depending on experience

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and commercially-minded Corporate Finance Manager to lead key corporate finance and M&A initiatives, with a primary focus on investment strategy, acquisitions, and business integration. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in evaluating strategic opportunities, shaping financial outcomes, and supporting decision-making at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial evaluation and due diligence for acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic transactions.
• Design and manage detailed financial models to assess performance, forecast returns, and evaluate business cases.
• Provide valuation analysis using multiple methodologies including DCF, comparables, and precedent transactions.
• Support the assessment of market trends and potential investment opportunities through rigorous research.
• Coordinate transaction processes, working closely with internal departments and external advisers.
• Collaborate with legal, tax, and compliance teams to ensure efficient and compliant deal structuring.
• Prepare internal reports and investment materials for senior executives and board-level presentations.
• Monitor the performance of acquired entities or projects, including ROI and synergy tracking.
• Act as a key point of contact for financial institutions, stakeholders, and external funders.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in a finance or corporate development role with exposure to mergers, acquisitions, or strategic investments.
• Expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, and valuation.
• Strong command of financial statements and accounting fundamentals.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Confident communicator with experience presenting to stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly analytical with strong commercial instincts.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with high attention to detail.

A fantastic opportunity with an established business with a strong cash runway for growth. Please apply by sending your application to [e-mail]

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