Mergers and Acquisitions Manager

Finatal; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Finatal is seeking an experienced M&A Manager in London to join its corporate development team, driving acquisitive growth through rigorous financial analysis and strategic evaluation.

You will screen opportunities, build robust valuation models and manage multiple live transactions, coordinating with advisers and senior stakeholders to execute deals and support growth initiatives.

Qualifikationen

• Advanced financial modelling, valuation and analytical capabilities.
• Demonstrable exposure to M&A, investments, strategic transactions or complex corporate finance projects.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to evaluate business quality, growth potential and value creation opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills with confidence engaging senior stakeholders, management teams and advisers.
• Self-starter mentality with a proactive, intellectually curious approach to problem solving.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and consistently deliver in a deadline-driven environment.
• Interest in AI, technology and the application of data-driven tools to improve decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Highly motivated individual who thrives in entrepreneurial, rapidly scaling organisations.

Aufgaben

• Assess and screen potential acquisition opportunities, identifying strategic fit and analysing commercial and financial merits.
• Develop robust financial models, valuation analyses and business cases to support investment and acquisition decisions.
• Take ownership of transaction workstreams, helping drive deals from origination and initial evaluation through diligence and execution.
• Work closely with external advisers and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient progression of live transactions.
• Assist with capital raising activities, investor engagement and wider strategic growth initiatives.
• Prepare clear, insightful presentations and investment materials for senior management, boards and investors.
• Support acquisition integration planning, ensuring a smooth transition from transaction completion into execution.
• Continuously improve deal processes by leveraging technology, automation and data-driven decision-making.
• Operate effectively across multiple concurrent projects within a fast-paced, acquisitive environment.

Kenntnisse

Financial Modelling

Valuation Analysis

M&A Experience

Strategic Thinking

Executive Communication

Data-driven

Jobbeschreibung

Location: London

NH16569

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a PE-backed, high-growth AI-enabled disruptor that is redefining a large, fragmented market through a technology-led buy-and-build strategy. Backed by leading investors and experiencing rapid growth, the business is combining acquisitive expansion with cutting-edge technology to build a category-leading platform.

As part of its next phase of growth, the company is looking to hire an M&A Manager to join a high-performing corporate development team at the centre of the organisation's expansion strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and screen potential acquisition opportunities, identifying strategic fit and analysing commercial and financial merits.
• Develop robust financial models, valuation analyses and business cases to support investment and acquisition decisions.
• Take ownership of transaction workstreams, helping drive deals from origination and initial evaluation through diligence and execution.
• Work closely with external advisers and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient progression of live transactions.
• Assist with capital raising activities, investor engagement and wider strategic growth initiatives.
• Prepare clear, insightful presentations and investment materials for senior management, boards and investors.
• Support acquisition integration planning, ensuring a smooth transition from transaction completion into execution.
• Continuously improve deal processes by leveraging technology, automation and data-driven decision-making.
• Operate effectively across multiple concurrent projects within a fast-paced, acquisitive environment.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking ambitious professionals with c.5-8 years of experience who are motivated by challenging, high-growth environments and enjoy working at pace.

Typical backgrounds may include:

• Private Equity Associate, Senior Associate, Investment Manager or equivalent investing roles.
• Experience investing in technology, software or digitally-enabled businesses is advantageous, but not a prerequisite.
• M&A or Investment Banking professionals looking to move closer to value creation and principal investing.
• Corporate Development, Strategy or M&A professionals from active buy-and-build platforms with a strong acquisition track record.

Required Experience & Skills

• Advanced financial modelling, valuation and analytical capabilities.
• Demonstrable exposure to M&A, investments, strategic transactions or complex corporate finance projects.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to evaluate business quality, growth potential and value creation opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills with confidence engaging senior stakeholders, management teams and advisers.
• Self-starter mentality with a proactive, intellectually curious approach to problem solving.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and consistently deliver in a deadline-driven environment.
• Interest in AI, technology and the application of data-driven tools to improve decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Highly motivated individual who thrives in entrepreneurial, rapidly scaling organisations.