M&A Finance & Due Diligence Lead

Inspiring Vet Care; West of England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension

Discretionary Bonus

Discounted staff pet care

Dog Friendly office

Free Parking available at Head Office

Job summary

IVC Evidensia is seeking an experienced professional to lead the financial due diligence and acquisition finance process across acquisitions. You will manage external FDD providers, review TDD and tax issues, and ensure robust financial controls throughout the deal lifecycle.

Based in the UK with international exposure, the role requires a proactive, hands-on finance leader capable of challenging lawyers and tax advisers while collaborating with the Group CFO and Head of Acquisition Finance.

Qualifications

• Strong academically - educated to degree level and having completed their professional accounting qualification (ACA or equivalent).
• In-house M&A experience or transaction services/lead advisory background.
• Awareness of completion account mechanisms (locked box vs completion accounts).
• Thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment; flexibility is key.
• Hands on, willing to do whatever is needed to facilitate a deal.
• Broad understanding of legal and tax matters to identify issues and challenge advisers.

Responsibilities

• Manage outsourced Financial Due Diligence providers to meet IVCE processes and timelines.
• Act as the guardian of the financials to keep acquisitions financially disciplined.
• Review TDD and ensure tax issues are understood and communicated to lawyers.
• Work with lawyers to understand complex legal structures and hand over to Group Legal/Integration.
• Review and sign off on funds flows and proforma completion accounts.
• Ensure data from diligence and completion is transferred into systems post-completion.
• Prepare reviews and challenges to post-acquisition trading performance.
• Undertake other projects as defined by the Director of Acquisition Finance and Head of Acquisition Finance.

Skills

M&A experience

Financial due diligence

Financial controls

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

CPD awareness

Travel readiness

Education

Degree level

ACA or equivalent

Job description

IVC Evidensia is seeking an experienced professional to lead the financial due diligence and acquisition finance process across acquisitions. You will manage external FDD providers, review TDD and tax issues, and ensure robust financial controls throughout the deal lifecycle.

Based in the UK with international exposure, the role requires a proactive, hands-on finance leader capable of challenging lawyers and tax advisers while collaborating with the Group CFO and Head of Acquisition Finance.