Mergers and Acquisitions Consultant

Stanton House; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced M&A Consultant for a 6-month contract to support a focused buy-side mandate. The role involves originating and executing acquisitions with enterprise values between £5-10 million, requiring strong skills in deal execution and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in lower mid-market M&A (EV £5–10m).
• Experience with SMEs, owner-managed businesses, or private equity-backed companies.
• Hands-on, commercially minded, and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Identify and originate acquisition targets aligned with strategic criteria.
• Lead end-to-end deal execution, including valuation, due diligence, and negotiations.
• Manage relationships with vendors, brokers, and advisers.

Skills

Origination capability

Execution capability

Commercial mindset

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Job Summary

Stanton House is seeking an experienced M&A Consultant to support a focused buy-side mandate over a 6-month period. The role involves originating and executing acquisitions with enterprise values between £5-10 million, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisers.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Identify and originate acquisition targets aligned with strategic criteria.
2. Lead end-to-end deal execution, including valuation, due diligence, and negotiations.
3. Manage relationships with vendors, brokers, and advisers.
4. Support integration planning in collaboration with the wider team.

Requirements:

• Proven track record in lower mid-market M&A (EV £5–10m).
• Strong origination and execution capability.
• Experience working with SMEs, owner-managed businesses, or private equity-backed companies.
• Hands-on, commercially minded, and results-driven.

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter with a strong M&A background seeking a impactful, short-term engagement.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Technology, Information and Media, Professional Services

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