M&A Manager - Midlands
Our client is a leading accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. They work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them.
Our clients advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients’ affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they’re experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details – all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you’ll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry.
The M&A Manager will be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with.
Responsibilities will include:
* Project manage client engagements, which includes determining the project scope and resource requirements, monitoring progress against budget and established timeframe.
* Contribute to the management of the project team on a day-to-day basis.
* Assist the Partners, Directors and Assistant Directors in the development of existing and new service stream methodologies.
* Contribute to the successful development of the client relationship
* Promote knowledge sharing within the team and facilitating research and development within the chosen stream.
* Ensure client feedback is captured, addressed and effectively communicated to the project manager/director.
* Build sustainable relationships with clients, and take responsibility for delivering answers to clients in most cases.
* Support the conversion of opportunities into chargeable work, including pitch participation.
* Identify and recognise new project and business opportunities, and inform the project directors or partners, as appropriate.
* Support recruitment, retention, development, training and motivation of employees within the Corporate Finance team.
The successful M&A Manager will have the following skills, experience and qualification:
* A good working knowledge of sell-side and/or buy-side corporate finance advisory activities
* ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience.
* Staff supervision or management experience.
* Good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word and Excel.
* For those involved in plc activities, a developing knowledge of relevant regulatory regimes.
* Ability to work across several projects simultaneously
* Ability to handle occasionally pressurised situations
* Articulate & comfortable speaking in team meetings, pitches & presentations
* Inclusive team player
Remuneration is competitive and dependant on experience
If this sounds of interest, please get in touch by phone on 07973 757974, or emailing your CV to nick.singh@alexanderdaniels.co.uk