M&A Manager

SF Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity backed services organization based in London is seeking an M&A Manager to implement growth strategies and manage acquisition processes. The ideal candidate will have an accounting background and significant experience in M&A within people-based services. Responsibilities include identifying targets, leading due diligence, and presenting reports to management. Ambition to grow into an M&A Director role is essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in M&A, corporate finance, corporate acquisitions, or private equity.
• Preferably experience within people-based service businesses.
• Ambition and drive to progress towards becoming an M&A Director.

Responsibilities

• Implement the group's M&A strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Identify potential acquisition targets and maintain industry contacts.
• Lead the due diligence process, including financial, legal, and operational assessments.
• Oversee the M&A transaction process from engagement to closing.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management on M&A activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

High level of integrity

Financial modelling

Valuation analysis

Education

Accounting background (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 a growth strategy in 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

• Accounting background (ACA/ ACCA/ ACMA) and significant experience in M&A, corporate finance, corporate acquisitions or private equity; preferably within people-based service businesses
• Excellent communication skills with a high level of integrity, professionalism, and ethics
• Ambition and drive to progress towards becoming an M&A Director