Our Client is a US corporation in the education space looking for an M&A Project Manager (Senior Associate/ VP level) SoW: Engage as M&A project manager with an education-focused company, work directly with VP of Corporate Development: /Support strategic fit analysis and evaluation of potential acquisition targets /Manage M&A projects during the entire transaction phase (pre-due diligence evaluation, due diligence, review contractual documentation, support signing & closing, PMI preparation, post-closing management) by coordinating internal functional work streams as well as external advisors /Ensure and steer efficient communication amongst all participating stakeholders on various levels of the organization /Previous experience with education/ edtech-related deals a plus /Eastern time zone preferred

We are supporting a mid-market investment bank on a sell-side M&A mandate for a consumer-facing business and are looking to engage a freelance financial modeller. / Build a clean, bottom-up three-statement financial model on a monthly basis including historicals / Fully linked P&L, balance sheet and cash flow with clear assumptions and value drivers / DCF valuation with sensitivities across WACC, terminal multiple, margins, growth and working capital / Buyer-friendly quantitative outputs for an information memorandum, including summary tabs, charts and bridges from historicals to forecast / Iterations as buyer questions arise during the process / Strong financial modelling and valuation skills required / Prior sell-side M&A experience (investment banking, private equity or Big 4 deals) / Consumer or FMCG experience a plus, not required / Start in January depending on availability / Lighter workload in early January, main execution from late January onwards / Availability across January and February is required

Our Client is a large Corporate that is in need of a German-speaking interim CFO to support the integration process of a target. More info to follow. Urgent application request. 4 days onsite

We are seeking a full-time Financial Controller to lead our finance operations and ensure reliable, efficient, and scalable financial management. The candidate must be ready to start in January 2026. Responsibilities Oversee accounting operations and ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closings. Prepare financial statements, management reports. Lead budgeting and forecasting; track variances and provide actionable insights. Manage cash flow, liquidity, banking relations, and working capital efficiency. Strengthen internal controls, financial processes, and compliance with accounting and tax rules. Coordinate audits and work with external advisors (accountants). Support leadership with cost optimization. Improve finance systems, tools, and reporting workflows. Requirements English-German speaking, based in Europe. Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance manager. Preferably experienced in the events, media, or creative industries (not required) Feling comfortable working remotely within a small organization. Strong command of accounting standards, financial analysis, and compliance. Proficiency with financial systems, and automation tools. Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to communicate clearly with leadership. Nice to Have Experience in international or high-growth companies. Background collaborating with a CFO (full-time or fractional).

A software investment holding is looking for an experienced investment banker or ex-MBB strategy consultant to create a 10-page, investor-ready presentation for an investment opportunity "Project Rouge". The work includes structuring the storyline, simplifying a complex ownership/governance setup, articulating the investment thesis, defining the proposed deal structure, and illustrating value creation and returns. Background materials, financials, and guidance will be provided. Start: in 1 week.

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

We are a conferences business operating in different continents and its looking for a interim CFO to help us to streamline global accounting, unify reporting, cash flow, standardize processes, oversee tax related matters with our accountants and to build the structure for scalability.

Client: Private Equity backed software group Location: Remote or Spain-based Start: ASAP Engagement: Freelance with option for full-time Context A Private Equity backed buy-and-build platform in the SaaS sector is expanding its origination activities in Spain. The role focuses on identifying targets in a fragmented market, building a proprietary sourcing pipeline, and leading founder outreach to qualify interest. Technical M&A skills are helpful but not core; execution post-LOI is handled internally. Priority is on sourcing, market scanning, and managing the commercial origination funnel. Scope / Identify and prioritize relevant SaaS sub-verticals in Spain / Build and manage a proprietary deal pipeline / Map fragmented niches to uncover acquisition opportunities / Lead outreach to founders and management teams / Conduct initial qualification calls and assess strategic fit / Prepare short assessments and hand over qualified opportunities / Report funnel metrics and align with the investment team Must-have Skills / 4–8+ years experience in origination, deal sourcing, or business development / Experience in buy-and-build environments or fragmented markets / Proven ability to build and manage a proprietary deal pipeline / Strong foundation in founder outreach and outbound processes / Solid understanding of SaaS business models and recurring revenue metrics / Analytical ability to evaluate attractiveness and fit / Fluency in Spanish and English Preferred Skills / Experience working with PE-backed companies / Exposure to SaaS or vertical software markets / Network in the Spanish software ecosystem / Basic M&A knowledge (valuation, LOI prep, early-stage DD) / Interest in a potential transition to full-time

Client: Global industrial group (Business Unit, Germany) Project Type: Strategy & M&A Growth Workshop (On-Site) Duration: 5–6 days total (from January - March 2026) Day Rate: estimated EUR 3,000–3,500 (before Fintalent fee) Location: Germany (on-site presence required) Project Overview A global industrial company is seeking an experienced Strategy Consultant to design and facilitate an M&A Growth Ideation Workshop for one of its Business Units. The goal is to identify market expansion opportunities, define the outreach approach for potential acquisition targets, and build a practical roadmap for using M&A as a structured growth lever. The consultant will collaborate with senior stakeholders from Sales, Business Development, BU leadership, and the internal M&A team. Scope includes: / Designing a tailored M&A Growth & Ideation Workshop (framework, tools, preparation) / Facilitating the on-site workshop (5-6 days distributed over 3 months) / Leading the team through opportunity mapping, market logic, and inorganic growth pathways / Defining the sourcing logic and outreach approach for potential targets / Translating outcomes into a BU-aligned action plan Industry experience is not required; strong strategy and inorganic growth experience is essential. Candidate Requirements (Key Criteria): Must-have: / Strategy consulting background (corporate or top-tier) / Clear experience in inorganic growth / M&A growth strategy / Prior facilitation of executive-level workshops (growth / M&A / ideation / market entry) / Experience working in matrix organizations / Ability to structure discussions and convert them into a clear roadmap / Availability for on-site work in Germany Nice-to-have: / Experience with corporate M&A teams / Exposure to industrials helpful but not required

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