An experienced M&A Researcher / Research Analyst is required for a busy specialist M&A team. You will play an integral role in the transaction process including conducting extensive market research and due diligence on potential investors/buyers on behalf of sell-side clients, client pitch preparation including potential purchaser research, recent transaction research, financial analysis, key recommendations etc. You will also attend relevant client meetings where you will present and discuss your findings.
The team have completed 4 deals this year already and have an active pipeline spanning the sectors. You will be supporting the team from the M&A Associates through to the Managing Partner.
You will be taking ownership and leading the research facility for the business and their sister firm and will have had several years' experience in a similar role.
This is a really unique opportunity to carve out a presence in the firm in what is a newly created role, and really make it your own.
The team has progressed to a more agile working model and you do not have to be based in London to be considered for the role as such. You will be expected to travel to London and client sites when needed (post covid-19).
Contact Heather Benson-West to find out more.
We're currently recruiting for an M&A Manager based near Reading. Following several recent hires at the Partner and junior levels, the team is now keen to find an experienced Manager.
They have an impressive track record and a healthy pipeline across a range of sectors. They specialise in advising entrepreneurial and owner-managed businesses on all elements of corporate finance transactions, including acquisitions, selling their business and raising funds for growth.
The ideal candidate will be academically strong (at least a 2:1 at degree level), ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent, and will have gained c.2 years' post qualification M&A experience.
Contact Heather Benson-West to find out more and apply.
The successful and high-performing East Midlands based team is looking for a Senior Manager/Associate Director to join them.
They advise corporates, owner manager businesses and private equity houses with the full range of M&A services including capital raisings, buy-outs, acquisitions and divestments.
The team and the firm have a very positive working environment, encouraging growth and progression at every step.
Day to day you will be leading M&A projects from origination through to completion, including;
- Preparing and creating teasers, pitch books, creating information memorandums etc
- Financial modelling, valuations and financial analysis
- Overseeing due diligence and leading and managing of project teams
- Actively participating in development of existing and new business relationships
- Mentoring, training and coaching junior team members
Ideally, you will be ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent and will have a strong track record of executing M&A transactions.
Consumer M&A Associate Director opportunity: With strengths in food & beverage as well as online retail, this team are looking for a Senior Manager/Associate Director to support the Partner & Director with the view to expanding across the consumer sector as a whole.
Although the team is based in London, they have a very flexible approach and are open to candidates across the UK.
You will have experience running buy-side / sell-side / MBO transactions as well as advising on private equity deals, either within professional services/Big 4 or investment bank.
Experience in consumer deals would be preferable however if you have strong transacting experience in other areas we're happy to explore.
This is a great time to join a successful and ambitious team.
We're pleased to be helping an established and successful M&A team find an Associate Director to join them, focusing on Health and Social Care transactions.
Day to day you will be working on both buy-side and sell-side transactions, involving public and private companies, and non-profit health and social care organisation, with transaction sizes upto c.£500m.
You will be advising on acquisitions, disposals, and fundraisings, working with corporates, private shareholders, charities, private equity funders and REITs.
You will have a strong track record of advising clients on buy-side/sell-side transactions and have led a number of projects from origination through to completion. Ideally you will have had experience working on health/social care transactions although candidates with a keen interest in the sector will be considered.
With a strong brand and reputation in the market and genuine opportunity to progress within the team, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
A global business advisory firm is looking for a VP/Senior VP (equivalent Manager/Senior Manager) to join the London M&A team. They have a strong track record of high-calibre transactions and a very healthy and active pipeline.
The team, whilst part of a global firm is nimble and entrepreneurial and provides a fantastic learning environment working alongside seasoned professionals.
In addition to the usual M&A the team is busy working on accelerated and distressed M&A transactions across a range of sectors, with particular expertise in industrials and consumer.
Services include acquisition advisory, accelerated M&A, business disposals, equity and debt raising, management buy outs, refinancings and valuations for clients including corporates, management teams, private equity and lenders.
Responsibilities:
- Managing transactions and other projects, including managing communication with potential
clients, producing and presenting management presentations, producing sale documentation,
managing the due diligence process and ensuring risk management procedures are being
followed.
- Conducting valuations of businesses using a range of methodologies and producing reports.
- Managing the build and review of complex financial models.
- Carrying out negotiations as well as assisting Managing Directors with more complex
negotiations.
- Reviewing financial accounts and/or projections and critically analysing and testing.
- Leading business development activities.
- Assisting in development projects such as internal training, presentations etc.
- Playing a lead role in business development initiatives in specific sectors, with cl
- Playing a key role in supporting the senior team with the development and implementation
of strategic plans.
- Management of the team including resourcing, recruitment and career development.
The team is looking for someone with very strong accounting skills (ACA/ACCA/CFA) and good rigour. Experience gained from a Big 4 or boutique/advisory environment would work well for this role. You should have a good grasp of due diligence and strong report writing skills.
Get in touch with Heather Benson-West to find out more and apply on 0207 038 3618 / hbw@warnerscott.com or click apply.
I'm working with a well-established and successful Technology M&A boutique which is looking for an M&A Associate to join the team having recently secured several new projects contributing to a pipeline of c.15 live mandates.
Whilst they work across Europe, US and Asia and have an office in London, the role is remote-based so you can be based anywhere in the UK.
They have recently grown the team with two additional heads and are keen to bring on another to support current projects.
You will be responsible for supporting transaction execution, getting involved with transactions from origination to execution, financial modelling, the preparation of IMs, participating in buyer/management meetings, managing the due diligence process, negotiating offers, as well as having the opportunity to get involved in the origination of deals.
You will be ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent, a strong modeller and be able to demonstrate a penchant for Powerpoint.
Experience within technology/IT solutions and/or business services is not necessary but you will have a keen interest in the same.
You must be a team player with the ability to work well in a dispersed team.
An attractive package is on offer as well as an environment that strives to support growth and learning.
I'm working with a busy and high-performing consumer/retail M&A team. They've just had a record quarter and they're the busiest they've ever been. Currently working on c.15-20 live deals, they're keen to add to the team at the Manager level.
Day to day you will be managing deal projects and the M&A process throughout the transaction cycle through to completion (with support from the Director/Partner). This includes:
- Leading, managing and delivering transaction documentation such as client proposals and pitch documents
- Project management, directing and managing wider team members and external advisers
- Reviewing financial analysis carried out by junior team members
- Proactively getting involved in business development activities
- Growing yours and the teams' presence in the market through networking activities
You will have a strong academic background and will ideally have some Consumer/retail experience You must have a proven track record of delivering M&A transactions. This role would suit somebody who has had c.5+ years M&A experience, not necessarily within professional services/accounting background, and looking for a new challenge with clear opportunities for progression to Associate Director in the future.
Get in touch with Heather Benson-West to find out more on 0207 038 3618 / hbw@warnerscott.com
Due to continued growth a leading energy M&A advisor in the UK, Europe and Globally is looking for a Senior Manager/Associate Director to join the team in London.
The team has an industry-wide reputation in the field and has and impressive track record of closing deals in the space. Typical services include; acquisitions, mergers, buy-outs, debt structuring, capital raises, distressed M&A etc.
You will be working on international and domestic transactions for corporate and owner-managed clients, private equity and financial institutions. You will be leading the execution of transactions as well as assisting with origination activities.
To be considered for the role you will have a strong academic background and must have gained relevant corporate finance experience in an investment bank, big 4, private equity team, M&A Boutique or corporate business development role, with experience in renewable energy transactions/project finance (not oil & gas).
Get in touch to find out more on 0207 038 3618 / hbw@warnerscott.com
Due to continued growth a leading energy M&A advisor in the UK, Europe and Globally is looking for a Manager to join the team in London.
The team has an industry-wide reputation in the field and has and impressive track record of closing deals in the space, competing with the big players within the industry. Typical services include; acquisitions, mergers, buy-outs, debt structuring, capital raises, distressed M&A etc.
You will be working on international and domestic transactions for corporate and owner-managed clients, private equity and financial institutions. You will be undertaking project management and delivery of M&A transactions. This will include taking responsibility for managing the transaction life-cycle, deal execution and reporting directly to senior team members.
To be considered for the role you will have a strong academic background and must have gained relevant corporate finance experience in an investment bank, big 4, private equity team, M&A Boutique or corporate business development role, with experience in energy transactions/project finance. The team will consider somebody that has limited M&A experience but strong energy (renewables, not oil & gas) experience and that can demonstrate commercial acumen and an ability to learn quickly.
Get in touch to find out more on 0207 038 3618 / hbw@warnerscott.com