Head of M&A

Job title : Head of M&A
Location : London
Contact : James Clow
Call : James
Email : email James
Reference : 1555240

THE SEARCH:

Altus Partners are currently partnered with a rapidly growing, private equity backed multisite B2B Industrials business, that is undertaking an aggressive buy-and-build strategy. Headquartered in London our client is backed by a leading mid-market PE fund that has an outstanding track record in the B2B space. This role will suit someone who has direct experience working in a buy-and-build environment, and is comfortable running end-to-end M&A deals autonomously.

THE ROLE:

  • Map relevant markets and identify potential targets

  • Contact targets and manage pipeline.

  • Build relationships with relevant advisors.

  • Assist with analysis of financials and potential deal valuation/structure.

  • Building of synergy cases and assistance with vendor negotiations

  • Drafting of offer documents

  • Manage and coordinate all due diligence work streams including adviser costs

  • Supporting with target origination through building broker / adviser relationships

  • Analysis of deals 30/100 and 365 days after completion

  • Preparation and delivery of pitch materials, management presentations and board presentations.

  • Track integration progress and synergy delivery post completion

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THE REQUIREMENTS:

  • 7+years of experience in M&A, with a background from investment banking, PE, Consultancy or Big Four

  • Strong end-to-end M&A deal execution capacity, in particular strong capability for deal origination

  • Advanced Excel and modelling skills

  • Excellent communication skills, ability to work closely with the senior management teams as well as interact with entrepreneurs, advisors and small business owners