M&A Manager

We have been retained by a fast-growing, high growth business services group undergoing a significant acceleration in growth, using an ambitious buy-and-build strategy. With a strong market reputation and impressive scalable growth, the organisation is actively expanding its portfolio through strategic acquisitions across the UK and Europe.

As the group continues to scale, they are looking to appoint a M&A Manager to play a central role in driving their acquisition agenda. This would be ideal for someone looking to make the jump from practice. Sitting within a high-performing Corporate Development team, this position offers the opportunity to influence strategy, lead key work streams across the full deal lifecycle, and contribute directly to the group’s long-term value creation.

• Supporting the UK M&A Lead across the full lifecycle of the investment process, from origination through execution and closing.
• Leading and performing assessments of potential targets, including commercial positioning, financial performance, and value creation opportunities.
• Building and assessing valuation models, financial analyses, due diligence materials, and key transaction documentation (e.g., information memoranda, management presentations).
• Sourcing and engaging potential acquisition targets proactively to build and manage a high‑quality deal pipeline.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with financial advisors, intermediaries, and industry experts to strengthen sourcing and execution activities.
• Preparing and discussing financial models, commercial analyses, and internal investment materials with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Contributing to negotiations on larger transactions while leading and closing smaller transactions independently.

• Relevant post ACA Qualification experience in M&A, such as Transaction Services, Private Equity, Corporate Finance, or an M&A advisory boutique.
• Strong analytical rigour with the ability to translate data and financial insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
• End to end deal execution experience within the Services Sector is highly desirable.
• Strong and hands on experience with UK accounting standards.
• Confident when communicating with senior stakeholders.
• Willing to travel within the UK and Europe ad hoc.

For more information, please apply for this role or contact Naomi Randall at na .