Ref: NH40196
The opportunity
Backed by a leading Pan-European PE Investor, a professional services business with ambitious U.K growth plans is about to embark on a buy and build strategy.
The role
Reporting to the CFO, you will be the first M&A hire with responsibility for the following:
- Providing rigour to existing M&A processes, systems, and controls.
- With the assistance of the CFO and PE Sponsor, develop and drive the M&A strategy.
- Assist in driving origination activities.
- Assess the funnel for strategic fit.
- Leading on deal structuring activities.
- Oversight of all outsourced DD workstreams.
- Vendor management and acting as point pf contact for all advisors and deal related queries.
- Leading on value creation and synergy realisation activities.
- Post-completion accounting and compliance.
- Assisting the CFO in a range of organic growth initiatives.
The requirements
- Experienced M&A or Corporate Development professional.
- Prior in-house / corporate development experience is highly desirable.
- Ideally in possession of a recognised qualification - ACA, CFA, CIMA, etc.
- A background in Transaction Services, Deal Advisory, or Corporate Finance preferable.
- Ability to lead on all deal related activity and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timelines are hit.
- Professional services or business services experience a distinct advantage.
- Experience and a willingness to do deals in the lower-mid, to mid market.
- Willingness to travel the U.K.
Consultants
Nick Hague
Associate Director
Nick is an experienced Finance and Accountancy recruiter, with over 14 years’ experience of placing high-calibre qualified and executive level professionals across London, the South East, and internationally.
Nick now heads our Corporate Development and M&A Practice working with UK and global clients across funds and their extensive portfolios.
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