M&A Manager

SF Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced M&A Manager to implement their growth strategy. The ideal candidate should have a strong accounting background and experience in M&A, along with excellent communication skills. This role includes the implementation of M&A strategies, managing due diligence processes, and ensuring smooth transitions post-acquisition. It's an excellent opportunity for someone looking to advance towards an M&A Director position.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in M&A, corporate finance, or private equity.
• Experience within people-based service businesses.
• Ability to prepare investment papers for the board.

Responsibilities

• Implement the group's M&A strategy.
• Identify potential acquisition targets.
• Manage the due diligence process.
• Oversee all aspects of the M&A transaction process.
• Prepare regular reports to senior management.

Skills

M&A Strategy Implementation

Financial Modelling

Due Diligence Management

Excellent Communication

Integrity and Professionalism

Education

Accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/ACMA)

Job description

Overview

SF Executive are partnered with a PE backed services organisation who are seeking an M&A Manager to join their team. The organisation has quite an impressive growth strategy to which this individual will play a key role.

Responsibilities

• Implementing the group's M&A strategy in alignment with the group's overall business objectives and growth plans
• Identifying potential acquisition targets that align with the group's strategic goals and values, and establish and maintain relationships with industry contacts
• Developing the group's M&A criteria and screen and evaluate targets before progressing to offer stage
• Managing the pipeline of acquisition opportunities using the group's CRM platform
• Leading and manage the due diligence process, including financial, legal and operational assessments of target businesses
• Overseeing all aspects of the M&A transaction process, from initial engagement to closing and post-acquisition integration
• Leading financial modelling and valuation analysis and develop financing proposal
• Developing and manage integration plans to ensure seamless transition and alignment of acquired firms with the group's operations and culture
• Preparing and presenting regular reports to senior management on the progress, challenges, and outcomes of M&A activities
• Preparing investment papers for the board and the investor as required

Qualifications

The successful M&A Manager will ideally have an accounting background (ACA/ ACCA/ ACMA) and significant experience in M&A, corporate finance, corporate acquisitions or private equity; preferably within people-based service businesses. You will have excellent communication skills accompanied with a high level of integrity, professionalism, and ethics.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and ambitious individual seeking the next step in their career towards becoming an M&A Director.