Company Overview:
Finatal is partnered with a fast growing, tech enabled business at the forefront of its industry, with current revenues at circa £320m, and ambitious plans to double this revenue over the next few years. To support this growth, they are seeking a seasoned Head of M&A with the ability to manage the entire deal flow from origination to integration.
Position Overview:
The company is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of M&A to join their team, reporting directly to their newly appointed Group CFO. In this role, you will lead a team of two full-time M&A staff and collaborate with the broader finance and operations team on deals as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
· Drive origination activities.
· Manage all aspects of pricing and valuations.
· Conduct detailed commercial due diligence to understand business models and working practices.
· Structure deals and manage all due diligence workstreams, with tax and legal due diligence outsourced and financial due diligence outsourced for more material deals.
· Execute deals and manage 100-day planning.
· Collaborate with the Operations team to integrate businesses.
· Assist the Group CFO with future fundraising activities.
· Prepare detailed and value-creating reports and analysis for the Board and PE backers.
· Work with the C-Suite on a range of commercial activities.
What We Are Looking For:
· An experienced Head of M&A with a proven track record of managing deal flow from origination to integration.
· Demonstrated ability to drive organic growth initiatives.
· Strong analytical and commercial skills to undertake detailed analysis of business operations.
· Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with a highly demanding Board.
· Self-motivated and capable of taking full ownership of all M&A aspects.