Senior Manager – Corporate Development and M&A
- Location: London
- Job Type: Full-time
We are looking for a Senior Manager – Corporate Development to play a pivotal role in our clients strategic planning and corporate development activities, focusing on growth through acquisition and new contracts via the tender process.
The ideal candidate will work closely with a broad stakeholder group, including the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), senior management, and external parties such as vendors, advisors, and financiers.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Monitor and manage market information to identify industry trends and M&A activities.
- Assist in the identification, evaluation, and execution of investment opportunities.
- Determine the scope and phasing of due diligence or advisory work by third-party advisers.
- Review and challenge due diligence work and input into transaction documents.
- Draft and present business cases for ELT and Board approval, including detailed financial modelling.
- Manage a pipeline of tenders and M&A opportunities.
- Support the performance measurement and monitoring of acquired businesses.
- Project manage significant acquisition, tender response activities, and strategic projects.
- Coordinate multi-functional project teams to deliver complex projects.
- Lead the M&A process, including management of external advisers.
- Negotiate and resolve complex project, management, and contractual issues.
- Engage with stakeholders across the business to ensure deal issues are addressed.
- Prepare integration plans and monitor project updates.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to lead a team.
- Influential negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to interpret complex data sets.
- Experience working within the transport or infrastructure sector.
- Highly effective communication style and strong business writing skills.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
- Excellent attention to stakeholder needs and requirements.
- Self-motivated with an enthusiastic approach to business operations.
- Strong computer literacy, particularly in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic company.
- Engaging work environment with a focus on innovation and strategic growth.
To apply for the Senior Manager – Corporate Development position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.