Transactional Finance Manager

Kennedy Pearce Consulting; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Pearce Consulting seeks an experienced M&A transactions manager for a real estate business on a 6-month FTC or day-rate basis. You will own and deliver transaction processes across buy-side, sell-side, and financing workstreams, reporting to Senior Management with updates on live deals.

The role requires ACA/CAANZ–level corporate finance/M&A expertise and the ability to rapidly onboard and contribute from day one, liaising with advisors and deal counterparties as needed.

Qualifications

• ACA/CAANZ/Corporate finance/M&A experience required.
• Available at short notice with valid visa for at least 6 months.
• Experience coordinating buy-side, sell-side and financing workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead buy-side acquisitions, sell-side disposals, and financing/refinancing transactions from inception to completion.
• Develop and manage transaction programmes with milestones and timelines.
• Coordinate and oversee financial, tax, technical, and legal due diligence processes.
• Manage relationships with advisors, brokers, lenders, investors, legal counsel and other counterparties.
• Review due diligence findings, identify risks, and support commercial negotiations.
• Negotiate key transaction, financing and legal terms to support deal outcomes.
• Prepare transaction analyses, including sources & uses, fund flows, financing structures and returns assessments.
• Support debt raising and refinancing processes, including lender engagement and term sheet review.
• Prepare and present materials for investor and board approvals.
• Facilitate transaction execution, signing, drawdown and closing activities.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on progress, risks and key decisions.

Skills

M&A experience

Corporate finance

Transaction management

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

ACA/CAANZ qualification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced M&A transactions manager to join a real estate business on a 6-month FTC or day rate. This candidate is responsible for the day-to-day ownership and delivery of transaction processes across buy-side, sell-side, and financing/refinancing workstreams. The role involves regular reporting to Senior Management with clear updates on live transactions and financings. It also requires ongoing liaison with partners, brokers, legal advisors, due diligence providers, and other deal counterparties. The position demands the ability to quickly get up to speed on transactions and deliver effectively from the outset.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead buy-side acquisitions, sell-side disposals, and financing/refinancing transactions from inception to completion.
• Develop and manage transaction programmes, including key milestones, timelines, and workstreams.
• Coordinate and oversee financial, tax, technical, and legal due diligence processes.
• Manage relationships with advisors, brokers, lenders, investors, legal counsel, and other transaction counterparties.
• Review due diligence findings, identify risks and issues, and support commercial negotiations.
• Negotiate key transaction, financing, and legal terms to support successful deal outcomes.
• Prepare transaction analyses, including sources & uses, fund flows, financing structures, and returns assessments.
• Support debt raising and refinancing processes, including lender engagement, term sheet review, and financing documentation.
• Prepare and present materials for investor and board approvals.
• Facilitate transaction execution, signing, drawdown, and closing activities.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on transaction progress, risks, and key decisions.

The candidate:

• ACA/ CAANZ - Corporate finance / M&A experience
• Available at short notice with a valid visa for atleast 6 months

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