Mergers and Acquisitions Manager

Elixirr International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a driven M&A Manager to lead their dynamic M&A team. This exciting role involves managing all aspects of the M&A process, from deal sourcing and negotiation to execution. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in financial due diligence and valuation to ensure the successful completion of multiple transactions. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior management and key stakeholders, contributing to strategic corporate discussions and driving favorable outcomes. If you're passionate about M&A and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is a perfect fit.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of M&A experience with a proven track record.
• Strong understanding of financial due diligence and valuation.

Responsibilities

• Manage M&A process from deal sourcing to execution.
• Conduct financial and commercial due diligence for transactions.

Skills

M&A Transactions

Financial Due Diligence

Valuation Methodologies

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Related Field

MBA or Equivalent Preferred

Job description

Elixirr is seeking an experienced and highly motivated M&A Manager to join our dynamic M&A team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting negotiations with acquisition targets, leading commercial and financial due diligence, and ensuring the successful completion of multiple deals. This role requires a proven track record in facilitating transactions, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage a team of multiple FTEs. In this role you will be reporting into Elixirr’s M&A Principal, M&A Partner and the Deputy CEO and Founder.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the M&A process, including deal sourcing, evaluation, structuring, negotiation, and execution.
• Oversee the evaluation of inorganic opportunities whether originated internally or in response to inbounds.
• Support negotiations to secure favourable terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with Elixirr’s strategic objectives and financial goals.
• Oversee commercial due diligence, including a client survey and company analysis.
• Conduct financial due diligence, including analysis of financial statements, valuation, sustainable normalised EBITDA, target working capital and net cash/debt definitions.
• Ensure that all risks identified across all diligence streams are highlighted to Elixirr senior management with mitigations agreed.
• Commercial negotiation of SPA terms and ensuring that the legal drafting is consistent with commercial intent, including in relation to earn out structures, purchase price adjustment mechanisms and risk allocation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the senior management of a Target company, advisors, and Elixirr senior management.
• Coordinate with legal, tax, and other advisors to ensure all aspects of transactions are thoroughly vetted and compliant with relevant regulations.
• Oversee preparation of internal transaction materials for Elixirr management team and board.
• Ensure that there is an agreed integration plan with clear accountabilities in place before execution of the transaction
• Contribute to corporate strategy analysis and discussions with Elixirr management team and board.
• Oversee preparation of Elixirr strategic material and reports, including quarterly Board papers, biannual company results and investor material.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Experience within in-house Corporate Development roles preferred or lead advisory roles (e.g. Big 4 or Investment Bank).
• Proven track record of successfully completing multiple M&A transactions, with ideally 4-7 years’ experience as an M&A professional.
• Extensive experience in conducting financial due diligence, valuation, and risk assessment.
• Detailed understanding of valuation methodologies.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior colleagues.
• Experience within the professional services market is preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills with a proven ability to drive favourable outcomes.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with experience leading a team.
• Aptitude for managing multiple live transactions in parallel.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.