Our client, a well-known financial services business, is seeking a dedicated Mergers and Acquisitions Manager to join their business on a permanent basis. This high-profile role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders within the business, including the CEO, CFO, and CCO. The successful candidate will have the chance to perform due diligence, financial modelling, and investment appraisal to support the company's business acquisitions and investment strategy. This role also involves working on a landmark merger within the industry.
What you'll do:
As their new Mergers and Acquisitions Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our client's future growth. You will be responsible for conducting thorough due diligence, creating robust financial models, and appraising potential investments. Your insights will directly influence strategic decisions at the highest level of the organisation. In addition to this, you will have an active role in managing transactions, preparing key documents, presenting findings to senior leaders, and tracking post-acquisition synergies.
Perform investment appraisal, including financial modelling and investment return analysis to support the assessment of buy-side M&A opportunities
- Conduct buy-side due diligence activities and manage transactions
- Work closely with internal and external advisory partners on pipeline development and live acquisitions
- Prepare key documents and reports to support acquisitions
- Present findings and pitch investment opportunities to senior leaders in the business
- Monitor and track the delivery commercial synergies post-acquisition
- Support in the creation and maintenance of cost and income synergy reporting templates
- Attend synergy steering committees and sub-forum committees, working closely with work-stream leads to record and update on the status of synergy delivery against plans
- Prepare relevant synergy reporting performance presentations for executive committees
What you bring:
The ideal Mergers and Acquisitions Manager brings a wealth of experience in mergers & acquisitions or deals advisory, and you will be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA). Your analytical and financial modelling skills are second to none, and you are adept at using Excel and PowerPoint. You should have excellent communication and presentation skills, with a knack for influencing others.
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) with experience within Mergers & Acquisitions, Deals Advisory, Transaction Services or Private Equity
- Experience in post deal integration activities
- Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills
- Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills
- Clear thinker with the ability to present simple analysis from complex data
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a leading player in the financial services industry, known for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence. They offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment where every employee is valued and supported. They believe in fostering a culture of collaboration and respect, where everyone's ideas are heard and valued. Their employees enjoy a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team culture.
What's next:
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