Interim M&A Specialist

Location: Leicester (Hybrid) Contract length: 6 months Salary: £550 - £650 a day We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Specialist. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in identifying, evaluating, and executing mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. This position requires a strategic thinker with experience in business migration and post-integration - exposure to NetSuite is advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deal Sourcing and Evaluation:
• Identify and evaluate potential M&A opportunities that align with the company’s strategic goals
• Conduct detailed financial analysis, including valuation, financial modelling, and scenario planning
• Perform comprehensive due diligence to assess risks and benefits of potential transactions
• Transaction Execution:
• Lead and coordinate all phases of the M&A process, including negotiation, structuring, and closing of deals
• Develop and present investment cases and strategic recommendations to senior management and the board of directors
• Collaborate with legal, tax, and other advisors to ensure smooth transaction execution
• Integration and Post-Merger Management:
• Develop integration plans to ensure seamless assimilation of acquired entities
• Monitor and report on the performance of acquisitions post-integration to ensure strategic objectives are met
• Identify and implement best practices to improve integration processes and outcomes
• Market Research and Analysis:
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitive landscape, and market conditions to identify new opportunities and risks
• Conduct market research to support strategic planning and M&A activities
• Prepare detailed industry and company reports for internal stakeholders
• Relationship Management:
• Build and maintain relationships with investment banks, private equity firms, and other financial institutions
• Represent the company in negotiations and discussions with potential targets and partners
• Foster strong internal relationships with cross-functional teams to support M&A initiatives

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in M&A, investment banking, corporate finance, or related fields
• Strong understanding of financial modelling, valuation techniques, and financial statement analysis
• Proven track record of successfully leading and closing complex M&A transactions
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates