Strategic BD Manager for Software Acquisitions

Finatal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Finatal is seeking a Business Development Manager in London. You will sit within a high-performing origination team and drive sourcing and development of acquisition opportunities from day one.

In this role you will identify software businesses, run outbound campaigns across channels, and build lasting relationships with founders and CEOs of vertical SaaS.

The position offers clear impact on deal flow and long-term growth within a well-established platform.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in M&A origination or deal sourcing.
• Genuine interest in founder-led businesses.
• Proactive hunter mentality to generate opportunities.
• Ability to manage long sales cycles and build relationships.
• Strength in written communication with KPI focus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and qualify software businesses aligned with investment criteria.
• Execute outbound prospecting via email, phone, and conferences.
• Build long-term relationships with founders and CEOs of vertical SaaS.
• Track outreach activity, pipeline, and metrics using Salesforce and Outreach.
• Develop sourcing strategies to generate high-quality opportunities.
• Communicate effectively with senior founders.

Skills

M&A origination

Deal sourcing

Outbound BD

Relationship building

Founders engagement

Tools

Salesforce

Outreach

Job description

Finatal is seeking a Business Development Manager in London. You will sit within a high-performing origination team and drive sourcing and development of acquisition opportunities from day one.

In this role you will identify software businesses, run outbound campaigns across channels, and build lasting relationships with founders and CEOs of vertical SaaS.

The position offers clear impact on deal flow and long-term growth within a well-established platform.