M&A Executive

Elevation Senior Finance are currently looking to recruit a M&A Executive on behalf of a market-leading organisation based in Knaresborough.

This is a key appointment working with the Head of M&A and the board. You will have access to the exposure of the whole acquisition process, from the start of the deal to execution. This is a high profile commercial role with a business that has seen EBITDA grow from £2m to £20m in the past five years and completed on over 30 acquisitions in the past 12 months with continued acceleration plans.

Key highlights & responsibilities include: -

-Work closely with a CFO with an impressive track record
-Key commercial role engaging with board key stakeholders
-Evaluation of potential acquisition understanding value drivers and market background of business
-Create and review financial models to assist in the evaluation of the business and the potential returns of a transaction
-Analysis and interpretation of financial information
-Assist in the gathering and presentation to Targets and Management (and on their behalf) of data including for data rooms, due diligence and sale processes
-Preparation of Investment overview documents to be submitted to the Board
-Draft and management of NDA's
-Draft term sheets to be issued to Target businesses
-Maintenance of a detailed M&A database
-Manage records and data appropriately in line with Group policy
-Liaise with Group Change Team on Business Plans and FCA Change in Control Applications
-Ensure that fair treatment of acquisitions is at the forefront of all activities

You will need to be able to demonstrate the following skills and experiences:

-Relevant accounting professional qualification
-Relationship building
-Advance use of MS Excel and PowerPoint
-Effective communication skills (written, presenting and verbal)
-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
-Report writing
-Strong attention to detail and the ability to perform in highly pressurised environments

Elevation Accountancy & Finance is a specialist division of Elevation Recruitment focusing on the recruitment of talented Accountancy and Finance professionals across all levels, from Ledger Clerks through to Financial Directors. If you match the specified criteria and are interested in discussing the position in more detail, we would love to hear from you.