M&A Manager

Michael Page; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced M&A Manager to lead merger and acquisition activity across the West Midlands. You will coordinate deal activity from initial review through to completion, keeping workstreams organized and on track.

The role involves identifying opportunities, preparing financial analyses, managing due diligence, and presenting findings to senior decision-makers. A permanent, on-site position with a salary of £90,000–£110,000.

Qualifications

• Strong financial modelling, valuation and commercial analysis capability.
• Experience preparing investment papers, business cases and clear decision‑making materials.
• Knowledge of due diligence processes and coordinating multiple workstreams.
• Confidence with senior stakeholders and external advisers during live transactions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and review potential acquisition, merger and investment opportunities in line with business priorities.
• Prepare financial analysis, valuation models and business cases to support investment decisions.
• Coordinate due diligence activity, ensuring relevant information is gathered, reviewed and clearly documented.
• Manage deal timetables, actions and key documents to keep transactions progressing smoothly.
• Work with internal stakeholders and external advisers to progress transaction workstreams.
• Present clear findings, risks and recommendations to senior decision-makers.
• Support negotiations by providing strong financial and commercial analysis.
• Help plan and track post-completion activity to ensure agreed actions are followed through.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Due diligence

Deal coordination

Stakeholder management

Job description

As an M&A Manager, you will lead merger and acquisition activity for the business across the West Midlands, helping to assess opportunities and support well-informed investment decisions. You will coordinate deal activity from initial review through to completion, keeping key workstreams organised and on track

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Manufacturing sector in the West Midlands

Description

• Identify and review potential acquisition, merger and investment opportunities in line with business priorities.
• Prepare financial analysis, valuation models and business cases to support investment decisions.
• Coordinate due diligence activity, ensuring relevant information is gathered, reviewed and clearly documented.
• Manage deal timetables, actions and key documents to keep transactions progressing smoothly.
• Work with internal stakeholders and external advisers to progress transaction workstreams.
• Present clear findings, risks and recommendations to senior decision-makers.
• Support negotiations by providing strong financial and commercial analysis.
• Help plan and track post-completion activity to ensure agreed actions are followed through.

Profile

A successful 'M&A Manager' should have:

• Experience managing merger and acquisition transactions from evaluation through to completion.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and commercial analysis capability.
• Experience preparing investment papers, business cases and clear decision-making materials.
• Knowledge of due diligence processes and the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and external advisers during live transactions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accurate and well‑organised documentation.

Job Offer

• Permanent M&A Manager position.
• Salary of £90,000 to £110,000 dependent on the level of experience.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.