Senior Manager - Technology in M&A Advisory

Cambridge Credentials Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Work from home

Role sharing / part-time options

Job summary

Cambridge Credentials Limited seeks a senior manager with extensive technology, digital, AI and M&A expertise to advise on technology-focused M&A projects including integrations, separations and JV work.

The role offers fast-track career growth in a high-activity Technology in M&A market, with opportunities across PE and corporate environments. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams and drive client impact while navigating deal lifecycles and risk management.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading complex ERP, data or AI M&A projects with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to build and commercialise relationships with senior executives.
• Strong understanding of IT within the deal lifecycle, from due diligence to transitions.

Responsibilities

• Build deep client relationships and be seen as a trusted advisor by senior executives.
• Support the identification, pursuit and conversion of a pipeline of business opportunities.
• Lead the design of complex engagements and oversee day-to-day delivery.
• Undertake scoping and fee negotiation on standard engagements.
• Proactively develop thought leadership and industry insights.
• Build and maintain a strong internal and external network.
• Ensure adherence to risk management frameworks.

Skills

Client relationship management

Executive communication

PE market experience

M&A lifecycle

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

Financial modelling tools

Job description

Our client is a leading advisory and consulting firm and they are seeking an exceptional senior manager level candidate who has vast experience in technology, digital, AI and M&A to advise on a range of technology focused M&A projects relating to integration, separation, joint ventures and more.

The role presents an opportunity to fast-track career growth in a ‘Technology in M&A’ market that has witnessed unprecedented activity in the post-COVID era. The Technology team, within our client's Deals practice, has grown significantly and consistent, and is on track to double in size again over the next 3 years. They deliver value for clients by challenging conventional thinking, bringing deep industry and functional insights and executing with investor-grade rigour.

In this position they are seeking technology professionals that understand the cost of technology budgets and the finance numbers that investors will look at. This is key! Secondly, our client is seeking someone ideally with private equity experience. Much of the work they do is with PE clients and the ability to understand how PE clients think will be a huge advantage in this role. Alternatively, experience across corporates is a must. Thirdly, vast experience of the M&A lifecycle is a must, whether it be experience of leading on tech focused integrations, separations, joint ventures, value creation or other.

Responsibilities:

• Build deep client relationships and be seen as the 'go to' person and a trusted advisor by senior executives.
• Support the identification, pursuit and conversion of a pipeline of business development opportunities.
• Actively develop own knowledge and expertise in chosen proposition(s) and sector of choice.
• Lead the design of complex engagements and take responsibility for leading day-to-day delivery.
• Undertake scoping and fee negotiation on standard engagements.
• Proactively develop thought leadership.
• Build and maintain a strong internal firm and external network.
• Understand risk and ensure that Firm's risks management frameworks are adhered to.
• Inspire, motivate coach and develop project team members and appraisees, and give constructive 360 degree feedback.
• Identify, design and lead critical complex practice development initiatives, coordinating other members of the team.

Requirements:

In addition to some of the requirements listed further up, you will also have...

• A track record of leading complex ERP, data or AI M&A (integration, separation, carve out, tech due diligence) projects with multi-disciplinary teams in a consulting, corporate or public sector environment will be considered too.
• Other responsibilities include managing or supporting high-value business development activities with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrable ability to build and commercialise relationships with senior executives.
• Ability to talk credibly with C-level clients on the key issues and strategic considerations facing the industry.
• Leading and supporting our clients on acquisitions, divestitures, carve outs and other transactions with focus on implementation, separation, integration of an ERP solution.
• Understanding of the deal lifecycle and the role of IT within it – starting from due diligence to concluding transitional service agreements.
• Strong self-motivation to drive innovation and create new services with focus on ERP in integration and separation scenario.
• Ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that can be practically executed.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer, is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from a range of diverse backgrounds. They also have opportunities for role sharing / part time work, flexible working hours, work from home and more flexible working arrangements. They provide a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

We look forward to your application!