Mergers & Acquisitions; M&A - Manager

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. In the UK we operate 14 offices and employ over 3,400 professionals, including 190 partners.

As a Mergers & Acquisitions Lead Advisory Manager, you will develop the M&A service line by delivering high‑quality service across a range of clients, advising on disposals, acquisitions, fundraisings and management buyouts. The focus is on privately‑owned mid‑market businesses with enterprise values between £5million and £50million.

• Research and prepare new deal opportunities and pitches.
• Prepare financial models and transaction documentation, including business plans, marketing materials and financial forecasts.
• Research, approach and coordinate potential buyers for clients.
• Project‑manage larger transactions and oversee smaller ones in full.
• Support the national M&A team’s marketing activity and build your own market profile.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, ensuring prompt resolution of problems or requests.
• Display vision and strategic perspective focused on long‑term goals.
• Maintain control and stability under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Make confident and clear presentations of service features and benefits to clients.
• Ensure services provided are genuinely appropriate for the client.
• Identify, analyze and support pursuit of opportunities and prospects for new work.
• Assess and produce high‑quality work in line with the Firm’s policy and processes, adhering to regulatory requirements.

• ACA (or equivalent) qualified.
• At least two (2) years of Lead Advisory M&A experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop strong client relationships.
• Strong financial modelling skills.
• Desire to grow and develop the department.
• Ability to develop new initiatives and methodologies.
• Ability to identify issues and apply commercial acumen in all situations.
• Ability to express ideas with authority and conviction.
• Ability to develop self and others.
• Strong research skills.
• Active pursuit of expertise and knowledge development.

At Forvis Mazars, diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our values. We attract, develop, and retain talent irrespective of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio‑economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, or faith. Candidates are selected based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience, and we support all team members to reach their potential.