Head of M&A Transactions

Head of Transactions - M&A Execution

Location: East Midlands (Hybrid - 3 days office-based)
Salary: 80,000- 95,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Bens

A private equity-backed UK business is looking for a driven M&A/Transaction Services professional to lead transaction execution as part of its active buy-and-build strategy. This is a high-impact role with direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape the company's growth through strategic acquisitions.

Reporting to the CFO, you'll manage the full deal life cycle - from valuation and due diligence through to structuring, negotiation, and post-deal integration. You'll work closely with internal teams and external advisers to deliver high-value transactions aligned with the company's strategic goals.

• Lead financial modelling and valuation of acquisition targets
• Manage due diligence across internal stakeholders and external advisers
• Support deal structuring and negotiation (SPA, offer letters)
• Collaborate on post-acquisition integration and synergy delivery
• Present strategic insights to senior stakeholders and shareholders

• ACA qualified with a finance or mathematics degree
• Currently at Assistant Director or Senior Manager level in Transaction Services or Corporate Finance (Top 6 preferred), or in a buy-side role (Corporate Development or PE)
• Strong understanding of valuation principles, DCF, net debt, and working capital
• Advanced Excel and modelling skills
• Commercially minded, collaborative, and energetic

• 80,000- 95,000 base salary
• Performance-based bonus
• Car allowance
• Pension, family medical, life and critical illness cover

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