Mergers & Acquisitions Manager

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MBDA is seeking a Mergers and Acquisitions Manager to lead strategic M&A initiatives in the defence sector. The candidate will work with diverse teams and be responsible for conducting due diligence and negotiations, contributing to the company's growth in global markets.

Benefits

Company Bonus: Up to 21% of base salary

Pension: Up to 14% total contribution

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free parking

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in Aerospace & Defence.
• Preferably from M&A advisory or banking background.

Responsibilities

• Lead specific M&A projects ensuring successful completion.
• Conduct due diligence and negotiations.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Understanding

Negotiation

Complex Problem Solving

Education

Financial/Legal Education

Job description

MBDA is seeking a Mergers and Acquisitions Manager to lead specific M&A projects, ensuring they are coordinated, planned, and successfully completed.

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience

Hybrid working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload

Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship. All successful candidates will need to undergo BPSS checks managed by the MBDA Security Team.

What we offer:

• Company Bonus: Up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution (employer and employee)
• Flexible working: We support flexible arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with enhancements for paternity, neonatal, and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more

The role:

You will lead MBDA's strategic M&A initiatives, working with financial, legal, and operational teams across markets in the UK, France, Italy, Germany, and beyond. Your responsibilities include conducting due diligence, negotiations, and preparing documentation for approvals, shaping the company's growth in the global defence industry.

Requirements:

• Experience or interest in Aerospace & Defence
• Experience with medium/small transactions
• Preferably M&A advisory, banking, accounting, or private equity background
• Strong project management skills
• Financial/legal education and understanding
• Ability to handle complex problems at senior levels
• Knowledge of MBDA and European markets/competitors is desirable
• Willingness to travel to France (1-2 times/month) and other locations

About MBDA:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation committed to supporting armed forces and partnering with governments to defend freedom. We value diversity and encourage applicants to speak with us for support or adjustments during recruitment.

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