Mergers & Acquisitions Manager

Dains Accountants & Advisors; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Manager to join their Corporate Development team. This role involves supporting the full transactional lifecycle, nurturing relationships, and driving M&A success. Ideal candidates will have an ACA/ACCA qualification and strong financial skills, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid/smart working options

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Health Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• At least three years’ post qualification experience in Corporate Finance.
• Strong modelling and financial/accounting skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the full transactional lifecycle of M&A activity.
• Provide analysis of target financials and due diligence information.
• Assist with negotiations with potential vendors.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Motivated and decisive

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Financial modelling

Job description

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• As a dynamic and fast growing accountancy firm with over 1,000 employees, we are seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Manager to join our innovative and forward-thinking in-house Corporate Development team to support the Dains group’s own growth.
• You will be responsible for supporting the full transactional lifecycle, from identification of targets, nurturing relationships and execution of M&A activity. Using a hands-on and personable approach to proactively drive the success of projects.
• You will be responsible for supporting the company’s growth through thoughtful, targeted, and timely M&A activity. This is a career defining opportunity for an energetic motivated professional to learn and develop from an experienced and approachable team, with an enviable track-record and pipeline of success.
  
  

Department: Corporate Finance

Location: Derby

Description

• As a dynamic and fast growing accountancy firm with over 1,000 employees, we are seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Manager to join our innovative and forward-thinking in-house Corporate Development team to support the Dains group’s own growth.
• You will be responsible for supporting the full transactional lifecycle, from identification of targets, nurturing relationships and execution of M&A activity. Using a hands-on and personable approach to proactively drive the success of projects.
• You will be responsible for supporting the company’s growth through thoughtful, targeted, and timely M&A activity. This is a career defining opportunity for an energetic motivated professional to learn and develop from an experienced and approachable team, with an enviable track-record and pipeline of success.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Will involve market-mapping, identifying potential targets, supporting the delivery of the M&A pipeline and contacting potential targets.
• Provide analysis of target financials and other due-diligence information provided.
• Suggest potential deal valuations and transaction structures.
• Build synergy cases and financial models to support transactions, including historic reporting and post-acquisition forecasts.
• Assist with negotiations with potential vendors.
• Support the drafting of stage gate approval papers (pre diligence and pre completion) as well as offer documents.
• Support the management and coordination of all internal and external due-diligence work streams.
• Support and coordinate the legal negotiation process (SPA, service agreements).
• Work closely with the Mergers & Acquisitions Director to ensure all risks identified through due diligence are included, with a plan to address/mitigate the issues, within the integration plan.
• Prepare and delivery of pitch materials, management presentations and board presentations.
• Building relationships with relevant sell-side advisors and brokers to ensure the company is shown all suitable opportunities.
• High levels of exposure to the CEO, Dains Board and Private equity sponsors.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Education: You hold an ACA/ACCA qualification with at least three years’ post qualification experience in a Corporate Finance/Transaction Services (due diligence)/Corporate Development/Private Equity role.
• Technical Skills: Strong modelling and financial/accounting skills with buy-side M&A experience a distinct advantage.
• Communication Skills: You are credible and able to build strong trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Able to comfortably communicate in a C-Suite environment.
• Organisational Skills: A strong team player who has strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple inputs across multiple projects in parallel.
• Ability to work under pressure: Calm under pressure, positive, and energised by working across multiple businesses and on a diverse range of projects in a fast-paced, ambitious and entrepreneurial environment.
• Motivated and decisive: An inquisitive mind and proactive approach to deal with management with an ability to represent the Company’s vision, strategy and values at all times.

Join us to advance your expertise in a dynamic environment where growth and learning are prioritised and your ability to lead and collaborate is valued and nurtured.



Benefits

At Dains, we are committed to your professional growth and development. We provide a comprehensive suite of training and development opportunities designed to enhance your skills and expand your career possibilities. Our leaders utilise a coaching style and provide on-the-job training.
You will have access to continuing professional development courses and will be sponsored to undertake a coaching training course if you are not already a trained coach. We support every team member in achieving their full potential. Our development programmes are tailored to nurture your unique talents and ambitions, ensuring you not only meet but exceed your professional goals.
The line manager for this role has over twenty years experience spanning ‘Big Four’ lead advisory, in house M&A and finance director roles in dynamic fast growing private equity and listed businesses and is committed to developing his team and making Dains a great place to work. Dains has completed 12 acquisitions in recent years and has a strong pipeline of future M&A opportunities.
We offer a highly competitive salary, and our generous benefits package includes, but is not limited to:

• Flexible and hybrid/smart working options
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Health Insurance
• Life Assurance
• A generous discounted shopping platform for all staff
• Greener car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Joining us also brings many social benefits; we have a full social calendar!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Accounting

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