M&A Acquisitions Specialist Freelance Ex Finance Director

OLIVERLIX; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Corporate Intermediary Firm seeks an M&A Acquisitions Specialist for a dynamic freelance role. This position offers flexibility in working hours and engagement with SMEs, requiring excellent financial and operational analysis skills. Ideal for experienced professionals looking to enhance their portfolio with corporate strategy involvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in M&A, corporate development, or deal origination is advantageous.
• Self-motivated professional with a meticulous approach.
• Preferably possesses ACA, ACCA, MBA or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Engage with boards of public and private companies to strategize acquisitions.
• Handle deal creation with SME owners and corporate boards.
• Provide financial and operational analyses for acquisition opportunities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Operational analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

ACA

ACCA

MBA

Job description

• M&A - Acquisitions Specialist
• Freelance
• Suitable for an ex-Finance Director
• Based anywhere in England
• Predominantly remote and highly flexible
• Full or part-time, as part of a freelance portfolio

A passionate and dynamic Acquisitions Specialist is sought on a freelance basis by a well-established Corporate Intermediary Firm. The role requires experience in engaging with the boards of public and private companies, with an interest in corporate strategy and the SME marketplace. Prior M&A, corporate development, or deal origination experience is advantageous but not essential.

This hybrid position is ideal for a self-motivated, experienced, meticulous, and mobile professional with their own base in England. Qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, MBA, or equivalent are preferred, but candidates with other relevant qualifications will also be considered.

The role offers flexibility—full-time or part-time—allowing integration into a diverse portfolio of income streams such as passive investments, non-executive or fractional FD roles, consultancy, online trading, or SME equity holdings. Entrepreneurs or those new to portfolio work with an innovative approach to business are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be seasoned, capable of engaging effectively with SME owners and corporate boards, especially former board members of private or public companies. They should possess the gravitas to handle deal creation with entrepreneurial owners.

Key skills include excellent financial and operational analysis, database research, interpersonal skills, and a passion for deal recognition and creation.

To apply, please send your full CV along with a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this opportunity.