Interim M&A Transaction Readiness Lead

SF Partners; Wychavon; Hybrid; GBP 89,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

SF Partners is seeking an Interim Transaction Readiness Manager to support a Worcestershire-based CEO team in preparing for a potential corporate transaction. This hybrid role involves three days per week with a hands-on focus on data room management, information requests, and diligence preparation across finance, commercial and operations.

The successful candidate will bring a background in transaction services, M&A or corporate finance, with data room experience and strong project management

Qualifications

• Experience in transaction services and sell-side readiness.
• Experience in financial due diligence and data room management.
• Knowledge of EBITDA, working capital and net debt advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and management of the transaction data room.
• Coordinate information requests across finance, commercial and operational teams.
• Identify information gaps and ensure materials are complete and buyer-ready.
• Prepare financial analyses including adjusted EBITDA, working capital and net debt.
• Support financial, commercial and operational due diligence.
• Anticipate buyer questions and coordinate timely responses.
• Prepare briefing papers, presentations and analysis for buyer discussions.
• Coordinate management, shareholders and advisers across the transaction.
• Maintain clear actions, responsibilities and deadlines.

Skills

Transaction services

Financial due diligence

Vendor assistance

Corporate finance

M&A

Data room management

Due diligence coordination

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Data rooms

Job description

SF Partners is seeking an Interim Transaction Readiness Manager to support a Worcestershire-based CEO team in preparing for a potential corporate transaction. This hybrid role involves three days per week with a hands-on focus on data room management, information requests, and diligence preparation across finance, commercial and operations.

The successful candidate will bring a background in transaction services, M&A or corporate finance, with data room experience and strong project management