Job Description

Finance Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions
Location: Kent
Salary: 70,000 - 90,000 per annum, depending on experience
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and commercially-minded Corporate Finance Manager to lead key corporate finance and M&A initiatives, with a primary focus on investment strategy, acquisitions, and business integration. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in evaluating strategic opportunities, shaping financial outcomes, and supporting decision-making at the highest level.
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial evaluation and due diligence for acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic transactions.
• Design and manage detailed financial models to assess performance, forecast returns, and evaluate business cases.
• Provide valuation analysis using multiple methodologies including DCF, comparables, and precedent transactions.
• Support the assessment of market trends and potential investment opportunities through rigorous research.
• Coordinate transaction processes, working closely with internal departments and external advisers.
• Collaborate with legal, tax, and compliance teams to ensure efficient and compliant deal structuring.
• Prepare internal reports and investment materials for senior executives and board-level presentations.
• Monitor the performance of acquired entities or projects, including ROI and synergy tracking.
• Act as a key point of contact for financial institutions, stakeholders, and external funders.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in a finance or corporate development role with exposure to mergers, acquisitions, or strategic investments.
• Expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, and valuation.
• Strong command of financial statements and accounting fundamentals.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Confident communicator with experience presenting to stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly analytical with strong commercial instincts.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with high attention to detail.

A fantastic opportunity with an established business with a strong cash runway for growth. Please apply by sending your application to
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