M&A Manager

Phipps Cameron Recruitment; Crawley; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Sussex seeks an experienced M&A Manager to lead transactions from evaluation to integration, directly reporting to the CFO. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of relevant experience, strong financial modelling skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This full-time role offers a competitive base salary of £70k plus bonus, contributing significantly to the company's growth agenda.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in M&A, corporate development or senior transaction advisory.
• Proven track record executing deals in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of M&A execution including LOI preparation and transaction close.
• Prepare financial models and investment papers for senior leadership.
• Conduct market and sector research for acquisition opportunities.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in finance, business, economics or related field

Job description

Job Description

M&A Manager PE-Backed Roll-Up (Sussex)

Target Salary: 70k base bonus

The Opportunity

We're working with a fast-growing PE-backed platform business in Sussex pursuing an ambitious roll-up strategy across services, education and healthcare. This is a hands‑on execution-focused M&A role ideal for a current number two or senior corporate development professional ready to step into a position reporting directly to the CFO. You will lead transactions end‑to‑end from initial evaluation and LOI through to SPA negotiation, due diligence and post‑deal integration, driving the company's acquisitive growth agenda.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of M&A execution including LOI preparation, SPA negotiation, due diligence coordination and transaction close.
• Prepare financial models, valuations and investment papers to support senior leadership and investor decisions.
• Conduct market and sector research identifying acquisition opportunities and potential targets.
• Coordinate internal and external teams including advisors, legal, finance and operational stakeholders.
• Support integration planning and post‑deal performance tracking to ensure value delivery.
• Provide input on deal strategy and commercial terms to optimise returns and mitigate risk.

Your Profile

• Degree in finance, business, economics or a related field.
• 47 years experience in M&A, corporate development or senior transaction advisory, ideally with some in‑house / corporate development exposure.
• Proven track record executing deals in a fast‑paced environment including LOI, SPA, financial due diligence and integration.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills.
• Commercially minded with the ability to influence and work closely with senior leadership and investors.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable leading multi‑disciplinary teams and coordinating complex transactions.

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high‑impact execution‑focused M&A role in a PE‑backed platform business. You will work directly with the CFO and senior leadership, shaping and delivering the company's growth through acquisitions while gaining full exposure to the deal lifecycle in a fast‑growing dynamic environment.

Required Experience

Manager

Employment Type

Full‑Time