M&A Manager In-house

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented in-house M&A Manager to join an established international group with a consistent track record of growth through acquisition. This is a great chance to take genuine ownership of deals, work directly with founders and senior stakeholders, and play a key role in expanding the UK portfolio.You'll collaborate closely with the M&A team and wider international deal team, working alongside legal, finance, and operational specialists to deliver high quality transactions from origination through to completion.Key Responsibilities* Originate and develop relationships with founder businesses across the UK.* Manage both inbound and proprietary deal flow, from initial contact through to negotiation and closing.* Perform financial analysis, valuation, and business quality assessments of target companies.* Prepare clear, persuasive investment materials and internal memoranda.* Coordinate due diligence across all workstreams including legal, tax, commercial, and finance.* Engage directly with business owners, advisers, and internal stakeholders.* Contribute to investment decision making through sound judgement, analytical insight, and independent thinking.* Build deep sector expertise within vertical market software and maintain strong market knowledge.About You* ACA or equivalent qualification* Excellent academic track record and consistent career progression.* Strong financial modelling and business valuation skills.* Confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively with founders and senior executives.* Highly organised, detail focused, and comfortable managing multiple live deals simultaneously.What's on Offer* Exposure to a fast paced, high volume M&A environment* Early responsibility and genuine deal ownership.* Long term career growth in an ambitious, acquisitive international group.* Competitive package with performance based bonus.* Collaborative, results driven culture within an ambitious and sociable team.If you're commercially minded, motivated by deal making, and ready to play a visible role in a dynamic, acquisitive business, we'd love to hear from you.Applicants of all ages and backgrounds with the relevant skills and experience are encouraged to apply. Churchill Howard acts in its capacity as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary recruitment.