Strategic Growth & M&A Manager

Imperial Brands Plc; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Imperial Brands Plc in Bristol is seeking a Corporate Development Manager to support acquisitions, investments, partnerships and strategic projects across the business. You will build robust financial models, prepare board-ready papers, and present insights to senior stakeholders, while coordinating with external advisers.

The role emphasizes analytical rigour, commercial judgement and the ability to develop and defend your own strategic views.

Qualifications

• Experience in Corporate Finance, Deal Advisory, Transactions or Transaction Services.
• Direct exposure to M&A, investments, disposals, capital raises or strategic projects.
• Experience producing materials for senior management, boards and clients.
• Advanced financial modelling capabilities.
• Ability to build executive-quality presentations.
• Strong written communication and commercial judgement.
• Excellent presenter with executive presence and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the evaluation and execution of acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, partnerships and other strategic initiatives.
• Conduct strategic, commercial and financial analysis of potential opportunities.
• Build financial models to assess business performance, valuation, deal structures and investment returns.
• Coordinate due diligence activities across functional workstreams.
• Manage external advisers including investment banks, corporate finance advisers, lawyers and accountants.
• Prepare investment recommendations, briefing materials and Board papers.
• Maintain awareness of industry developments, competitors and emerging opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with relevant external advisers and market participants.
• Contribute positively to a small, high-performing Corporate Development team.

Skills

Corporate Finance

M&A

Deal Advisory

Financial Modelling

Executive Presentations

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Imperial Brands Plc in Bristol is seeking a Corporate Development Manager to support acquisitions, investments, partnerships and strategic projects across the business. You will build robust financial models, prepare board-ready papers, and present insights to senior stakeholders, while coordinating with external advisers.

The role emphasizes analytical rigour, commercial judgement and the ability to develop and defend your own strategic views.