Transition Manager – Business Acquisitions

Recruitment Avenue; Petworth; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transition Manager to drive business acquisitions and improve transactional processes. This role offers the chance to lead a growing team, collaborate with M&A specialists, and enhance overall business strategies. The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified, bringing a strong interest in corporate finance and excellent communication skills. You will have the opportunity to work closely with partners and directors, making a significant impact on the firm's growth and success. If you are organized, resilient, and ready to take on challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA accountant with a keen interest in Corporate Finance.
• Experience in corporate finance or strong interest in this area is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review and implement improvements in transactional documentation.
• Lead and oversee current transactions and collaborate with teams.
• Work with senior leaders to improve business and identify new opportunities.

Skills

ACCA/ACA qualified

Corporate finance experience

Highly organised

Flexible to work extended hours

Tenacious & resilient

Strong communicator

Education

Qualified ACA or ACCA accountant

Job description

Job Title –Transition Manager – Business Acquisitions

Job Location –Petworth: 3 Days Office/ 2 Days Home Working

Salary –£55k – £60k basic with a £90k OTE

Our client is a UK-wide M&A advisor house. They are moving to specialise in software business sales and fundraising. They are currently a team of 11 people and due to the existing growth and opportunities are looking to grow their transaction expertise and team.

The position is for a manager/director who will help develop and improve the following:

• Review and implement improvements in transactional documentation
• Review current team’s capabilities and make recommendations for improvements
• Lead and oversee the current transactions
• Work in collaboration with the M&A buyer’s team and also the market analytics team
• Communicate with the buyers M&A team through any relevant transactions
• Work with the senior leaders to help improve the overall business and identify new opportunities for collaboration and revenue

The current transactions team of 2 is expected to grow to 4 with a senior leader helping develop and grow the people and processes.

This position will involve raising finance, business sales, business acquisitions, management buy-outs and buy-ins, mergers, listings, and floatation’s.

You will also work very closely with partners and directors, giving you a great opportunity to gain exposure.

To succeed in this role, you will need to be a qualified ACA or ACCA accountant with a very keen interest in Corporate Finance.

Key Skills/Experience Needed:

• ACCA/ACA qualified
• Corporate finance experience or strong interest in this area
• Highly organised
• Flexible to work extended hours when require
• Tenacious & resilient
• Strong communicator