We are supporting an engagement for an interim PMO and transformation leadership role based for a PE-backed financial services company based in Cologne designed to drive dynamic change within a complex, fast-moving environment. The position requires a seasoned professional with a strong track record in managing program delivery and process improvement, built on extensive experience in PMO and transformation initiatives. With immediate availability required, there is a potential opportunity for a transition into a permanent role. The role is critical for integrating innovative digital solutions and ensuring effective cross-functional collaboration in the organization. Responsibilities: - Lead and implement comprehensive transformation strategies to optimize project management office operations and process efficiencies. - Engage closely with stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration to align project goals with operational needs. - Monitor progress and deliver detailed performance reports to facilitate continuous improvement and data-informed decision-making. Requirements: - Possess extensive PMO expertise with proven experience in directing transformation projects within complex environments. - Demonstrate a hands-on mindset with strong problem-solving skills and a history of managing cross-functional initiatives under high-pressure conditions. - Exhibit excellent organizational and communication skills, with fluency in German and proficiency in English as essential languages. Nice to have: - Prior exposure to the financial services, insurance or banking industry. - Experience working within the DACH region and a proven track record in handling buy-and-build scenarios with PE-backed build cases.

We are supporting a high-intensity energy investment project managed by a London-based sponsor backed/private equity, in exclusive negotiations to acquire a minority stake in a thermal power station. The role involves working directly with senior executives on financial modelling, comprehensive due diligence across financial, tax, and commercial areas, SPA support, and post-closing activities. Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain detailed financial models to accurately value the thermal power station acquisition opportunity. - Conduct rigorous financial, tax, and commercial due diligence to identify risks and validate transaction fundamentals. - Coordinate the drafting and negotiation of sales and purchase agreements in close collaboration with senior executives. - Support post-closing integration efforts to ensure operational continuity and realization of strategic objectives. - Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment throughout the transaction process. Requirements: - Demonstrated expertise in financial modelling and valuation within the energy sector, specifically for thermal power projects. - Proven experience in conducting comprehensive due diligence and supporting SPA negotiations at an associate or junior VP level. - Strong analytical skills with a track record of working directly with senior team members on high-stake transactions. Nice to have: - Previous involvement in similar energy sector transactions, particularly in thermal power station acquisitions. - Additional experience in project management and post-closing integration to support operational execution. - London-based

We are looking to engage an Interim Corporate Strategy Consultant to support corporate development initiatives for a private equity-backed organization. This role focuses on creating comprehensive strategy slides, conducting adjacency research, and performing competitor analysis to provide actionable insights. The consultant will collaborate closely with executive leadership to refine market positioning and drive strategic improvements. The engagement is scheduled from March 2026 to December 2026, ensuring a well-defined timeline for delivery. Responsibilities: - Develop and deliver comprehensive strategy presentations and slides in collaboration with executive teams. - Conduct in-depth adjacency research to identify potential areas for strategic expansion. - Perform detailed competitor analysis to benchmark performance and highlight market trends. - Integrate research findings into actionable strategies that support corporate development initiatives. - Communicate insights effectively to senior leadership to guide decision-making processes. Requirements: - Demonstrate strong analytical skills and a proven track record in corporate strategy and development. - Possess experience in creating high-level strategy presentations and executing market research projects. - Have a solid background in competitor analysis and strategic planning methodologies. Nice to have: - Experience working within a mid-market private equity firm or a leading investment bank environment. - Familiarity with the dynamic strategic challenges in fast-paced corporate settings.

We are supporting a US-based, private equity-backed technical services platform in their search for a Director or Vice President of M&A to spearhead their buy-and-build strategy. The company operates in a highly fragmented market and has a robust pipeline of acquisition opportunities, requiring a leader who can work cross-functionally with operations and sales leadership. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong consulting background, particularly those with experience at top-tier strategy firms, who are capable of driving M&A initiatives from day one. The position offers flexibility for either a full-time or interim-to-permanent engagement and will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's national growth trajectory. Responsibilities: - Lead the execution of the buy-and-build M&A strategy, identifying and evaluating acquisition targets in a fragmented technical services market. - Collaborate closely with executive leadership, operations, and sales teams to ensure seamless integration and value creation from acquired businesses. - Oversee the end-to-end deal process, including sourcing, due diligence, financial modeling, negotiation, and post-merger integration. - Develop and maintain a robust acquisition pipeline, leveraging industry knowledge and market analysis to inform strategic decisions. - Present recommendations and updates to senior leadership and private equity sponsors, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. - Drive cross-functional initiatives to optimize operational synergies and accelerate growth across the platform. Requirements: - Demonstrated experience leading M&A transactions, preferably in a Director or VP capacity within a technical services or related sector. - Strong consulting background, ideally with experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm (e.g., MBB), with proven ability to work cross-functionally. - Exceptional analytical, financial modeling, and project management skills, with a track record of delivering results in fast-paced environments. - Ability to engage productively with executive, operations, and sales teams from the outset. - Willingness to consider both full-time and interim-to-permanent opportunities. Nice to have: - Previous experience in a PE-backed environment or with buy-and-build strategies. - Familiarity with technical services, industrials, or related sectors. - Experience with post-merger integration and operational improvement initiatives. - Advanced degree in business, finance, or a related field.

We are supporting an international industrial group in the execution of a buy-side M&A transaction. The assignment involves working closely with the head of strategy and M&A to drive the deal process from Letter of Intent through to closing. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical and financial modeling skills, as well as hands-on experience in cross-border M&A transactions. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a lean team environment, collaborating with external advisors and contributing to high-impact strategic acquisitions. Responsibilities: - Support the head of strategy and M&A throughout the entire deal lifecycle, from LOI to closing. - Lead financial analysis, valuation, and financial modeling to assess target companies and deal structures. - Coordinate and manage due diligence processes, working with external consultants and internal stakeholders. - Prepare investment materials, presentations, and documentation for internal and external audiences. - Assist in structuring transactions, negotiating terms, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. - Monitor project timelines and deliverables to ensure successful and timely deal execution. Requirements: - 3-7 years of relevant experience in M&A, investment banking, or corporate development, with a focus on cross-border transactions. - Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and analytical problem-solving. - Fluency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines. - Strong understanding of the end-to-end M&A process, including due diligence and deal structuring. Nice to have: - Experience working within or advising industrial or manufacturing companies. - Exposure to US-based acquisitions or international deal environments. - Familiarity with collaborating in small, agile teams and with external advisors. - Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel for investment materials preparation.

Fintalent note: This is a particularly interesting project. It's with a private equity rollup vehicle ~recently acquired by a large private equity fund. It will be at least 3 months long and have multiple stages to it, and if done well, you will likely have opportunities within the broader private equity fund's portfolio. Functionally, you'll be leading the push to get reliable monthly forecasts against a 2026 budget and working directly with the CFO of a business valued in the billions. It will then transition to building out 13 week cash flow models. The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria. This is fully remote and can be done from any geography, although the client is US East coast based. We kindly ask that you provide an example of prior work that you've done (e.g., sophisticated forecasting, monthly modeling that looks clean and clear, 13 week cash flow modeling. Something that would demonstrate to a CFO that you can do this well). 1. Has owned and built from scratch at least one 3‑statement, driver‑based Excel model (including levered & unlevered FCF) for a $50M+ multi‑location business. 2. Has implemented or materially improved a 13‑week cash flow forecast, including AR, AP, accruals, and prepaids, with documented forecast vs. actual variance tracking. 3. In prior roles, has identified and corrected at least three flawed model assumptions (e.g., DSO, capex, liquidity) and can explain the specific business impact of each. 4. Has built revenue and labor forecasts using operational KPIs (e.g., tickets, average ticket, close rate, ad spend, weather or seasonality) and can provide at least one anonymized work sample. Full details from the client below - We are seeking support to build a granular, Excel-based FP&A forecast model with fully integrated 3-statement financials, supporting both levered and unlevered free cash flow analysis and DCF valuation. Core Deliverables Fully integrated 3-statement model (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) Detailed operating forecast with driver-based assumptions (revenue, margins, working capital, capex) Debt & capital structure modeling Interest expense, amortization, refinancing Cash sweep logic and covenant flexibility (if applicable) Free Cash Flow modeling Unlevered FCF (FCFF) and Levered FCF (FCFE) Clear bridge between levered and unlevered cash flows Valuation outputs DCF using unlevered cash flows (WACC) Equity value outputs and sensitivity tables Scenario & sensitivity analysis Base / upside / downside cases Key drivers (growth, margins, capex, leverage) Modeling Standards Excel-only (no Google Sheets) Fully linked formulas (no hard-codes outside inputs) Clean, audit-ready structure and formatting Assumptions clearly separated from calculations Designed for iteration and ongoing FP&A use Timeline & Workflow Initial model framework and first draft Iterative refinement based on feedback Final delivery suitable for management, board, or investor review Ideal Profile Strong FP&A background with investment banking–quality modeling Experience building 3-statement models, DCFs, and cash flow forecasts Comfortable working with granular, driver-based assumptions

Interim M&A manager, in a tech-enabled business (PE-backed), working alongside (c. 2 months) and substituting (c. 3 months) Head of M&A • Manage sourcing of M&A targets, together with organization (country management level), in the Nordics • Manage M&A projects during transaction phase (pre-DD, DD, signing and closing, post-closing management) by coordinating internal workstreams and external workstreams • Report to and coordinate with Group Management team members and investment team from private Equity owners • Ensure and steer efficient communication amongst all participating stakeholders on various levels of the organization • Previous experience in Corporate M&A and doing small/mid-sized M&As working directly with entrepreneur sellers is a plus

INTERIM PMI LEAD (~6months) We are a Private-Equity owned company looking for candidates spearheading PMI for a potential add-on acquisition (Carve-out) in the APAC region across three countries (Revenue €80-150m). PMI lead should be operational driver structuring and executing all workstreams with expected focus around systems (esp. ERP) and processes. Need to have right seniority to be trusted counterpart for our internal functional leaders, seller (as there will be a TSA in place) and the local mgmt. team