M&A Manager

Job description

M&A Manager

Up to £95.000 + bonus & benefits

London. On-site

Partner Financial is working with a fast-growing, private equity-backed international media group operating across multiple B2B sectors. Backed by a leading mid-market private equity house, the business is executing an ambitious growth strategy through organic launches, and a disciplined acquisition programme.

This is a high-impact opportunity to join a lean and execution-focused M&A team in a newly enhanced role reporting to the Head of M&A. The position offers significant ownership across the full transaction lifecycle, from pipeline development through to execution and post-deal performance tracking. It is well suited to a commercially rigorous M&A professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and is seeking genuine responsibility within a scaling, investor-backed platform.

The successful candidate will play a central role in driving acquisition activity, leading bolt-on transactions end-to-end, and supporting larger platform deals, while maintaining strong valuation discipline and accountability for returns.

Key responsibilities:

• Developing and actively managing a live pipeline of acquisition targets aligned to strategic growth verticals, conducting sector mapping and competitor analysis.
• Maintaining and presenting structured pipeline reporting to senior leadership, tracking valuation benchmarks and comparable transactions.
• Leading detailed financial evaluations of opportunities, including revenue quality analysis, EBITDA normalisation, working capital assessment and downside sensitivity modelling.
• Building robust financial models and investment cases, clearly articulating valuation rationale, risk-adjusted returns, synergy assumptions and downside protections.
• Leading bolt-on acquisitions end-to-end, including initial engagement, NDA execution, diligence coordination, data room management and transaction timetable oversight.
• Managing financial, legal, tax and commercial due diligence processes, reviewing SPA financial schedules and overseeing completion mechanics including working capital adjustments.
• Supporting post-acquisition integration and value creation tracking, monitoring ROI against the original investment case and identifying performance risks early.
• Preparing high-quality Investment Committee papers and board materials, presenting clear financial analysis, commercial risks and mitigation strategies to senior stakeholders and investors.

The candidate:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA or equivalent), CFA advantageous.
• Background in Transaction Services, Corporate Finance, M&A advisory or a private equity portfolio environment.
• Demonstrable experience leading key elements of transactions independently.
• Advanced financial modelling skills with strong technical understanding of EBITDA normalisation, working capital mechanics, completion accounts, earn-outs and valuation methodologies.
• Commercially astute, detail-oriented and confident challenging assumptions.
• High ownership mindset with the ability to operate at pace in a growth-focused environment.

Interested candidates should send their CV to Vas Karadimas, who will be contacting candidates with the closest match to the client’s selection criteria to arrange an initial meeting. If you have not heard from us, thank you for your interest but please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. If you would like to have a confidential discussion about your current situation, please feel free to give us a call.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English