M&A Manager

Aberdeen | Hybrid / Remote
Permanent 

Are you an experienced M&A professional looking to take ownership of high-impact transactions and shape the future growth of a dynamic organisation? We’re recruiting on behalf of our highly acquisitive client, an M&A Manager to lead the evaluation and execution of mergers, acquisitions, disposals, and strategic investments in this newly created role, offering the chance to influence strategic decision-making, partner closely with senior leadership, and deliver deals that help accelerate the company’s long-term ambitions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, analytical environment and enjoys taking a hands-on role in driving value-creating transactions.

About the Role

As M&A Manager, you will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of transactions — from sourcing and assessing opportunities to leading due diligence, financial modelling, and post-deal integration support. You will work cross-functionally with finance, legal, tax, operations, and external advisors to ensure high-quality delivery and strong strategic alignment.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Evaluation & Origination

• Assess potential acquisition and investment opportunities through robust financial modelling, valuation, and strategic analysis.
• Support the identification of targets aligned with corporate growth plans.

Transaction Execution

• Manage end-to-end deal processes, including due diligence, structuring, valuation, negotiation, and completion.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders and external advisors to meet deadlines and maintain high-quality outputs.

Financial Modelling & Valuation

• Build, review, and refine complex financial models to evaluate transaction economics, ROI, and risk.
• Ensure assumptions are well-supported and aligned with business drivers.

Due Diligence Leadership

• Lead financial due diligence workstreams and support commercial, legal, and tax diligence.
• Identify risks, challenge assumptions, and present clear findings to senior stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with internal teams and partners to compile data, resolve issues, and ensure readiness throughout the deal cycle.

Post-Deal Support

• Contribute to integration or separation planning, monitoring synergies and ensuring smooth execution.

Process Improvement

• Help develop and standardise M&A processes, templates, and analytical frameworks to improve efficiency and governance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong financial modelling and valuation capabilities.
• Experience managing end-to-end transaction processes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex analysis clearly.
• Strong project management and organisational abilities.
• High attention to detail and sound commercial judgement.