Interim Transaction Readiness Manager

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

Interim Transaction Readiness Manager

Location: Worcestershire / flexible hybrid working

Commitment: Three days per week (Potential for full time role, different responsibilities for the other 2 days)

Rate:£500 per day

Contract Length:3-6 months, potential to extend.

The opportunity

SF are partnering with a well-established manufacturing business, seeking an experienced Interim Transaction Readiness Manager to support the FD in preparing for a potential corporate transaction.

The company operates internationally across multiple sectors, with a significant presence in the US.

This is a hands‑on role focused on transaction readiness, vendor assistance and due‑diligence preparation. The successful candidate will ensure the business, its information and its management team are ready for engagement with prospective buyers and their advisers.

Key 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, consistent and buyer-ready.
• Prepare financial analysis covering adjusted EBITDA, working capital, net debt and historical trading.
• Support financial, commercial and operational due diligence.
• Anticipate buyer questions and coordinate accurate, timely responses.
• Prepare briefing papers, presentations and analysis for buyer discussions.
• Support the preparation of tailored buyer and teaser materials.
• Coordinate management, shareholders and external advisers across the transaction.
• Maintain clear actions, responsibilities and deadlines throughout the process.

Candidate profile

• A background in transaction services, financial due diligence, vendor assistance, corporate finance or M&A.
• Direct experience supporting a sell-side transaction or preparing a business for sale.
• Practical experience of managing data rooms and due‑diligence information requests.
• Strong knowledge of adjusted EBITDA, working capital and net debt.
• Experience preparing data books, buyer Q&A or management presentations.
• Strong project‑management and stakeholder‑coordination skills.
• A pragmatic, hands‑on approach suited to an entrepreneurial SME.
• An ACA or ACCA qualification and experience within a Big Four, mid-tier or specialist transaction‑services practice would be advantageous