We are supporting a leading PE-backed company focused on consolidating the fire safety and safety training sector across Europe. To accelerate their expansion in Portugal, we are looking to engage an experienced M&A specialist fluent in Portuguese to lead the identification, evaluation, and acquisition of local targets. This role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal part in a high-impact, cross-border consolidation initiative within a dynamic and growing industry. The successful candidate will combine deep M&A expertise, strong valuation and negotiation skills, and a robust understanding of the Portuguese market landscape. Responsibilities: - Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets within the Portuguese fire safety and safety training market, leveraging local market knowledge and industry insights. - Conduct proactive outreach to entrepreneurs and business owners to initiate discussions and assess interest in potential transactions. - Lead meetings and relationship-building efforts with target company stakeholders to facilitate due diligence and drive deal progression. - Perform comprehensive valuation analyses and contribute to the development of acquisition strategies tailored to the Portuguese market. - Negotiate deal terms and structure transactions to ensure successful and timely acquisitions in alignment with overall consolidation objectives. - Collaborate closely with internal and external teams, including the country manager for Spain, to manage the end-to-end M&A process. Requirements: - Demonstrated track record of executing M&A transactions, preferably within the Portuguese market or similar European contexts. - Fluency in Portuguese and English, with excellent communication and negotiation skills. - Strong analytical capabilities in valuation, financial modeling, and strategic assessment of acquisition opportunities. - Proven ability to independently identify, approach, and engage with business owners and entrepreneurs. - Solid understanding of the fire safety, safety training, or related industrial sectors. Nice to have: - Prior experience working with PE-backed or consolidating companies in Europe. - Established network within the Portuguese fire safety or safety training industry. - Familiarity with cross-border M&A processes and regulatory considerations in Portugal. - Spanish language proficiency and ability to manage multiple acquisition processes simultaneously.

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.

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.

A pre-revenue water bottle manufacturing startup is seeking a former investment banking analyst to conduct a thorough review and validation of its business plan, P&L forecasts, and EBITDA metrics in preparation for an investor presentation. The company has already developed a detailed business plan, a 15-page pitch deck, and comprehensive cost and projection data. The primary objective is to ensure the accuracy and professionalism of all financial documentation, including forward-looking statements and five-year forecasts, to meet the standards required by brokers and potential investors. The engagement will also involve benchmarking valuation against comparable businesses and may include refining the existing pitch deck. The project is fully remote, with a short turnaround time of 3-5 days and a budget of $3,000-$5,000,and an hourly rate range of $100–$180 per hour, ideally suited for a candidate with 1-2 years of investment banking experience. Responsibilities: - Review and validate the startup's business plan, P&L forecasts, and EBITDA calculations to ensure accuracy and investor readiness. - Analyze and refine forward-looking financial statements, including five-year projections, to align with industry standards. - Conduct valuation analysis by benchmarking against comparable businesses that have successfully raised capital. - Identify and correct any inconsistencies or errors in the existing financial documentation. - Collaborate with the founder to clarify assumptions and ensure all cost and revenue drivers are accurately represented. - Provide recommendations for enhancing the financial sections of the pitch deck and business plan as needed. Requirements: - 1-2 years of experience as an investment banking analyst or in a similar financial modeling role. - Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, business plan analysis, and valuation methodologies. - Strong proficiency in reviewing and validating P&L statements, EBITDA metrics, and forward-looking financial projections. - Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines. - Excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Nice to have: - Experience working with pre-revenue startups or in the consumer goods manufacturing sector. - Familiarity with investor presentation standards and pitch deck development. - Prior exposure to Latin American markets or remote collaboration with international teams.

We are supporting an accounting/wealth management firm's Atlanta office to identify a director-level Quality of Earnings (QofE) professional for a full-time role (or temp to hire). The ideal candidate has a strong background in QofE work for private equity and corporate buyers, can lead engagements end‑to‑end, and mentor a team of analysts. Please only apply if you are Atlanta-based or plan to be. You are also welcome to refer candidates for this role. There will be other roles that do not have an Atlanta requirement, but this one does. Responsibilities - Lead buy-side and sell-side QofE engagements, primarily for private equity clients - Scope projects, manage timelines, and oversee execution and deliverables - Analyze financial statements, revenue quality, working capital, and key deal metrics - Draft and review QofE reports and present findings to clients and internal stakeholders - Partner with underwriting/analyst team lead on methodology and best practices - Coach and develop junior staff; review workpapers and models for accuracy - Collaborate with deal teams on ad hoc analyses and special projects Requirements - 7–10+ years in transaction services / QofE (Big 4 or top-tier advisory a plus) - Deep experience running QofE workstreams and managing client relationships - Strong financial modeling and analytical skills; expert in Excel and PowerPoint - Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable with C‑suite/PE clients - Located in Atlanta, GA or willing to relocate; primarily onsite role - CPA and/or relevant qualification preferred

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

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

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

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