Head of Finance – M&A & Growth Lead (Hybrid)

Ipsum; Euxton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Buy up to 5 additional holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & progression with可

24/7 virtual GP and mental health &amp

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club - supermarkets, phone,Gy

Life assurance cover

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Paid volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking a commercially minded Head of Finance - Acquisitions to sit at the centre of our acquisition and growth agenda in the UK. You will support the CFO and Strategy Director, drive diligence through to post-acquisition integration, and strengthen finance operations across the Group.

You will lead financial due diligence, assist deal origination, and partner with internal teams on value creation and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with proven M&A, corporate finance experience.
• Strong track record in financial due diligence and integrations.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret complex data for commercial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial due diligence across acquisitions, disposals and reinvestments.
• Support deal origination and assess potential acquisition opportunities.
• Build relationships with vendors, advisors and stakeholders to progress transactions.
• Manage M&A data rooms and oversee non-finance due diligence workstreams.

Skills

M&A

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ICAS or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Finance systems

Job description

Ipsum is seeking a commercially minded Head of Finance - Acquisitions to sit at the centre of our acquisition and growth agenda in the UK. You will support the CFO and Strategy Director, drive diligence through to post-acquisition integration, and strengthen finance operations across the Group.

You will lead financial due diligence, assist deal origination, and partner with internal teams on value creation and strategic initiatives.