Mergers & Acquisitions Manager

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Mergers and Acquisitions Manager to drive growth through strategic acquisitions in the UK and EMEA. This role involves sourcing and negotiating targets, preparing financial models, and coordinating due diligence processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, coupled with a solid background in finance and project management. Join a company that values work-life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentives and mental health support, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentives

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Referral schemes

Electric vehicle scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in M&A deal volume and project management.
• Strong financial modeling and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate acquisition targets, liaise with vendors.
• Prepare business cases and support valuations.

Skills

M&A deal volume

Project management

Financial modeling

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Job description

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Mergers & Acquisitions Manager, Birmingham

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Client:

Johnson Controls

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

13

Posted:

01.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.06.2025

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What you will do

At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, with a global reach and a comprehensive portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services. We aim to transform environments where people live, work, learn, and play.

As Mergers and Acquisitions Manager, you will focus on acquiring small and medium businesses across the UK & Ireland and the wider EMEA region within the Buildings Technology Service & Solutions Industry.

How you will do it

• Source and negotiate acquisition targets, liaise with vendors.
• Develop a list of targets, build relationships, and establish deal hypotheses.
• Prepare business cases, create financial models, and support valuations. Present findings to leadership with strong communication skills.
• Coordinate due diligence processes.
• Manage stakeholder communications and approvals across functions.
• Project manage the M&A process for small deals in the region.
• Collaborate with the Lead Program Manager on acquisition integration programs, stepping in as needed.

What we look for

Required

• Experience in M&A deal volume and project management, working with finance, HR, legal, and strategic teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong financial modeling, presentation, and communication skills.
• Preferred experience in finance and M&A within a service-based industry, depending on academic background.

Preferred

If successful, you'll enjoy a company culture promoting work-life balance, ongoing learning, mental health support, and a benefits package including competitive salary, incentives, medical, pension, life assurance, employee assistance, referral schemes, electric vehicle scheme, cycle-to-work, eye care vouchers, and holiday purchase options.