Mergers and Acquisitions Manager

We are partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed services platform to appoint an M&A Manager as part of an ambitious buy-and-build strategy.

Backed by a leading mid-market investor, the business has experienced rapid expansion through a combination of strong organic performance and an active acquisition programme, having completed several transactions to date. Operating in a large and fragmented European services market, the platform is well positioned to consolidate its space and driving long-term value creation.

This is a hands‑on, in‑house role working closely with the C‑suite and investors, focused on supporting origination, executing transactions, and contributing to integration across multiple geographies.

You will play a key role in delivering the M&A strategy, with a strong emphasis on execution and supporting integration:

• Evaluate acquisition opportunities sourced by senior leadership and external networks
• Build and maintain detailed financial models and valuation analyses
• Support the preparation of investment papers and internal approval materials
• Manage transactions end‑to‑end, coordinating internal stakeholders and external advisors
• Assist with due diligence across financial, legal, tax, commercial, and operational work streams
• Support negotiation, structuring, and successful deal completion
• Work across multiple live transactions simultaneously, maintaining pace and attention to detail
• Contribute to post‑merger integration planning and execution, tracking performance against investment cases

• 4–7 years’ experience within Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, or a similar environment
• Ideally some in‑house M&A / Corporate Development experience
• Strong track record of supporting transactions through the full deal lifecycle
• Excellent financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skillset
• Hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with exposure to senior leadership
• Sector experience not required; candidates from any industry background will be considered