M&A Finance Lead: Due Diligence, Tax & Integration

ACCA Careers; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

26 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Initiatives focused on employee wellbe

Pension

Discretionary Bonus

Discounted staff pet care

Dog Friendly office

Free Parking available at Head Office

Job summary

IVC Evidensia is a leading veterinary services provider seeking an experienced professional to lead the financial and tax aspects of surgery acquisitions. You will manage due diligence, coordinate with external providers, and ensure rigorous financial controls throughout deals.

The role requires ACA or equivalent, in-house M&A experience, and a proactive, detail‑driven mindset with some international travel.

Qualifications

• Strong academically educated to degree level with professional accounting qualification (ACA or equivalent).
• In-house M&A experience or corporate finance background (transaction services/lead advisory).
• Understanding of completion accounts and locked box mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Manage outsourced Financial Due Diligence (FDD) providers ensuring alignment with IVCE processes and timelines.
• Act as guardian of financials for acquisitions team to maintain financial discipline.
• Review Tax Due Diligence (TDD) and coordinate with lawyers to mitigate tax risk.
• Oversee legal due diligence with Group Legal/Integration to understand and mitigate risks.
• Review and sign off on FDD and investment proposals for CFO approval.
• Ensure compliance with Investor and Banking agreements in acquisitions.
• Coordinate data transfer of diligence and completion documents into systems.
• Provide review and challenge to post-acquisition trading performance.
• Support cross-functional teams across jurisdictions.

Skills

M&A experience

Financial due diligence

High attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

ACA or equivalent

Job description

IVC Evidensia is a leading veterinary services provider seeking an experienced professional to lead the financial and tax aspects of surgery acquisitions. You will manage due diligence, coordinate with external providers, and ensure rigorous financial controls throughout deals.

The role requires ACA or equivalent, in-house M&A experience, and a proactive, detail‑driven mindset with some international travel.