Mergers & Acquisitions Manager

Butler Rose; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-centric organisation seeks a Mergers & Acquisitions Manager to manage transactions and support strategic acquisitions. This role involves leading deal execution, coordinating teams, and engaging with senior stakeholders, offering a clear development path in a fast-growing business.

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant experience in corporate finance, private equity, investment banking or consulting.
• Proven track record of executing M&A transactions.
• Familiarity with legal frameworks and compliance in M&A activity.

Responsibilities

• Leading the execution of live deals from Heads of Terms to legal completion.
• Coordinating cross-functional due diligence teams.
• Preparing investment reports and presenting findings to senior leadership.

Skills

Financial modelling

Due diligence

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA qualification

ACCA qualification

CIMA qualification

Job description

Butler Rose is delighted to be partnering with a highly acquisitive, UK-centric organisation in the search for a talented Mergers & Acquisitions Manager. Our client is a market-leading business with operations nationwide and an impressive growth strategy driven by strategic acquisitions. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced accountant with a strong track record in M&A to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team and make a tangible impact on the company's continued expansion.

The Role

This position offers exposure across the full deal lifecycle, managing transactions from initial engagement through to completion and post-acquisition integration. You will play a key role in deal execution, initially focusing on deals sub £1m, while supporting larger strategic acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading the execution of live deals, from Heads of Terms through to legal completion.
• Coordinating cross-functional due diligence teams including HR, finance, IT, legal and operational stakeholders.
• Collaborating with financial analysts on the development of deal models.
• Supporting post-deal integration in partnership with the Integration Manager.
• Liaising with external legal advisors, negotiating deal documentation (SPA, APA, HOTs etc.).
• Preparing investment reports and presenting findings to senior leadership.
• Assisting with renegotiation and risk mitigation during the deal process.

Person Spec

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualification.
• At least three years of relevant experience in corporate finance, private equity, investment banking or consulting.
• A proven track record of executing M&A transactions.
• Strong financial modelling and due diligence experience.
• Familiarity with legal frameworks and compliance in M&A activity.

• Highly organised with an ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Resilient, driven and solutions-oriented.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a fast-growing business where your expertise will be valued and your career truly accelerated. The successful candidate will benefit from excellent visibility, senior stakeholder engagement, and a clear development path within an ambitious and well-capitalised organisation.

We're expecting a high level of interest in this role. To explore this opportunity further, please apply to the advert, or contact Anthony Tait for a confidential conversation on 07884 733705 or via email at a. tait @ butlerrose . com.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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