(Senior) M&A Associate (w / m / d)

Harris Computer; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software acquisition firm is searching for a Senior M&A Associate to lead mergers and acquisitions in the UK. The role offers flexibility with remote work considered. Responsibilities include supporting M&A processes, conducting due diligence, and preparing financial documentation. Ideal candidates will have a degree in business administration with corporate finance experience and excellent MS Excel skills. Competitive benefits include extra personal leave and an annual lifestyle reward.

Benefits

5 Personal Days leave

Annual Lifestyle Reward

Qualifications

• Experience in mergers and acquisitions is required.
• Solid understanding of financial KPIs is essential.
• Fluent English communication skills; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the M&A process from analysis to closing.
• Prepare financial models and decision templates.
• Track project results and prepare post-acquisition reviews.

Skills

Corporate Finance experience

Financial KPIs understanding

MS Excel skills

MS PowerPoint skills

Fluency in English

Knowledge of IT/software industry

Education

Completed degree in business administration

Job description

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 location of the role is flexible and so remote candidates across the United Kingdom will be considered.

In this role you will be responsible for M&A deeper analysis and due diligence work, following business development origination activities.

THE ROLE

• Support of the entire M&A process : from the initial analysis of potential target companies through due diligence to closing
• Document requests and evaluations, preparation of integrated financial models and decision templates, process organization
• Further development of templates, analysis processes, and AI integration
• Handover of project data to the integration team, tracking of results, and preparation of post-acquisition reviews
• Support with strategic analyses and evaluations for the M&A and business development team

Note : Some travel will be required in undertaking this position where there is a business requirement to do so.

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 skills and German would be 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 offer an extremely competitive UK employee benefits programme. 5 Personal Days leave entitlement are granted over and above the standard 25 days holiday and bank holidays. Harris also offers all UK employees an annual Lifestyle Reward amounting £325 per annum / pro rata.

SUPPORTING YOUR APPLICATION

Our recruitment process will comprise of interviews and, at times, a written exercise, an assessment day and / or a presentation. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we want to make sure we do all we can to make this a positive experience for you. If your application is progressed, please make us aware of any adjustments or additional support we can provide you with.