Senior M&A Associate

Harris Computer; Manchester; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

5 personal days of leave

Annual Lifestyle Reward of £325

Job summary

A leading software firm in the UK is seeking a Senior M&A Associate to support the full M&A process, from analysis to closing. The role requires a degree in Business Administration, experience in Corporate Finance or M&A, and strong financial modeling skills. The position offers a flexible location, remote work opportunities, and a competitive employee benefits program including 25 days holiday and personal leave.

Qualifications

• Completed degree in business administration with a focus on Corporate Finance.
• Experience in Corporate Finance or M&A.
• Solid understanding of financial KPIs.
• Ideally, knowledge of the IT/software industry.
• Solid understanding of financial KPIs.
• Ideally knowledge of the IT/software industry.
• Excellent MS Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Fluent English and business-level German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the entire M&A process from analysis to closing.
• Prepare integrated financial models and decision templates.
• Manage document requests and evaluations.
• Track results and prepare post-acquisition reviews.
• Support strategic analyses for M&A and business development.

Skills

Corporate Finance knowledge

Financial KPIs understanding

MS Excel skills

PowerPoint skills

Fluent English

Business-level German

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior M&A Associate – Harris Computer

Our Harris UK Portfolio is looking to hire a Senior M&A Associate to work closely with the Harris International Group M&A team in leading the company’s mergers and acquisition (M&A) origination efforts in the UK, Ireland, Europe, and India. The role location is flexible, and remote candidates across the United Kingdom will be considered. In addition to the base salary, the overall compensation will include an on‑target earnings (OTE).

The Role

As (Senior) Associate M&A you will support the full M&A process for all transactions in the Harris International group, from the first analysis, through the offer stage and due diligence, up to closing. You will prepare integrated financial models and decision templates and work on strategic M&A projects across the international group.

• Support the entire M&A process: initial analysis of potential target companies through due diligence to closing.
• Manage document requests and evaluations, prepare integrated financial models and decision templates, and organize the process.
• Develop templates, analysis processes, and AI integration.
• Hand over project data to the integration team, track results, and prepare post‑acquisition reviews.
• Support strategic analyses and evaluations for the M&A and business development team.

Note: Some travel may be required where there is a business need.

What We Are Looking For

• Completed degree in business administration with a focus on Corporate Finance.
• Experience in Corporate Finance or M&A.
• Solid understanding of financial KPIs.
• Ideally, knowledge of the IT/software industry.
• Excellent MS Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Fluent English and business‑level German is a plus.

About Harris Computer

Harris’ strategy focuses on acquiring software businesses, strengthening and managing them well, and growing them for the future. Our companies provide mission‑critical software solutions to a global customer base across various vertical markets. We are a part of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU), one of the world’s most active acquirers of software businesses.

At Harris, we strive to create a respectful and united environment where all members of our globally diverse community are empowered and have equitable opportunities to succeed.

Benefits

Harris offers an extremely competitive UK employee benefits programme. The standard 25 days holiday and bank holidays are supplemented by 5 personal days of leave entitlement and an annual Lifestyle Reward of £325 per annum (pr‑rata).

Supporting Your Application

Our recruitment process includes interviews, written exercises, assessment days, and/or presentations. As an equal‑opportunities employer, we want to make this experience positive for you. If your application is progressed, please let us know of any adjustments or additional support you may need.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Business Development

Industries

Software Development