Morgan Financial Search are delighted to be awarded the exclusive mandate to recruit a high potential Corporate Finance professional (likely c 1-4 years PQE) to make the step up into this new in-house M&A role with excellent career prospects.
Our household-name client, with its flagship HO based in Cheshire, is a UK market leader across its specialist Distribution sector markets.
The Board is now focused on pursuing an accelerated Acquisition "buy & build" growth strategy to further strengthen the Group's dominant market position.
Working within a high profile Group Project Finance team which reports directly to the Group CFO (ex Big 4 CF Partner), you will support the Head of M&A to gain hands-on direct exposure to all stages of the Deal cycle.
Key responsibilities will include: Working on a wide range of buy-side potential target Acquisitions from medium-larger sized businesses through to smaller independent companies in this highly fragmented UK market.
Market research and compiling target company information, including financial appraisal and business performance analysis.
Direct approach to strong potential acquisition targets followed up with face to face meetings with business owners once initial 2-way potential interest has been confirmed.
Preparing transaction documentation Due Diligence support.
Involvement in deal negotiation through to successful completion.
In addition to these ongoing buy-side Acquisition deals, you will also be involved in other key Group Strategic Projects, including investment appraisals for Infrastructure developments, appraisal/analysis of a wide range of new business initiatives and potential market growth opportunities.
Overall, this is seen as a fantastic career opportunity to join one of the N West's leading progressive businesses with key direct involvement in supporting the Group's exciting growth strategy.
V strong prospects to develop within this fast-moving meritocratic business culture.
Ideal candidate profile: Qualified ACA/ACCA/CFA (c 1-4 years PQE) with successful Corporate Finance experience in an Accountancy or Independent CF firm/boutique and keen now to make the career step into Industry/Commerce.
Personal attributes are key - highly professional and able to liaise effectively across the full range of internal and external stakeholders, strong communicator, technically sound, strong excel skills, natural commercial acumen/business flair, strong negotiation and influencing skills, self-starter with strong initiative/drive while also being a strong team player.
This is a flexible hybrid role, likely c 2-3 days/wk maximum based at the Cheshire HO.
You must have a full driving licence to engage directly, including occasional face to face contact, with business owners on Deal transactions across the UK.
The Package: Our client offers a highly competitive starting salary range between £55k-£70k (DOE) + Car allowance + good Bonus level + comprehensive Benefits.
I f you are excited by the prospect of this M&A career opportunity, please send your CV asap (in strictest confidence) to Morgan Financial Search, the retained consultants.
All relevant applicants can expect a prompt direct response.