A leading global software business is seeking an experienced software M&A professional to continue to drive their presence in the Nordic region.
With a small team already in situ, it is expected that the Head of M&A will further grow the team to ensure the ambitious growth plans for the region are achieved.
The successful candidate will be based in the region, however there is complete flexibility over exact location with flexible working provided.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Full responsibility for running deal activity in the region.
- Develop the existing team and all M&A processes and controls to ensure a best in class approach to transaction management.
- Working with the existing team, local senior management, and advisors to drive deal pipeline.
- Lead on all negotiations, pricing, deal structuring, etc.
- Ensure the timely and accurate production of all due diligence reporting.
- Conduct detailed and rigorous commercial due diligence into potential targets to ensure strategic fit, and that all acquired businesses add true value to the portfolio.
- Develop 100 day plans and support integration colleagues as required.
- Act as advisor to acquired businesses to help drive internal value creation and organic growth.
Candidate Profile:
- Significant prior experience of executing software deals in the Nordic region.
- Based in / a willingness to be based in the region.
- Proven ability to originate value creative transactions.
- The ability to deliver high quality transactions within a rapidly scaling & high pressured environment.
- An expert in negotiations and all aspects of deal structuring and execution.
- The natural gravitas and EQ to gain buy-in from potential targets in a highly competitive landscape.
- The ability to develop and nurture a small team of M&A professionals.
