Independent M&A, Transformation, And Strategic Finance Professionals - On Demand

We are supporting a client on a live M&A transaction currently at the Indication of Interest (IoI) stage. The engagement centres on financial modelling and valuation, paired with ownership of the due diligence process as the deal progresses toward a firmer offer. This is a remote, projct-based role suited to an Associate or Senior Associate with hands-on transaction-execution experience from investment banking or financial due diligence. Responsibilities: / Build and maintain the core transaction model, including a 3-statement operating model and integrated valuation outputs / Run DCF, comparable company, and precedent transaction analyses to triangulate a defensible valuation range / Own and coordinate the due diligence process, structuring workstreams, request lists, and the information flow with the target and advisors / Analyse target financials to assess earnings quality, normalisations, working capital, and net debt / Synthesise diligence findings into clear outputs that inform the evolving offer and deal thesis / Run scenario and sensitivity analysis to test key value drivers and downside cases / Prepare investment / decision materials summarising valuation, risks, and diligence conclusions / Support the refinement of the IoI into a more developed indication as the process matures Requirements: / Possess 3–5 years of transaction experience in investment banking M&A or financial due diligence / transaction services / Demonstrate strong financial modelling capability, including 3-statement and valuation modelling built independently / Show command of core valuation methodologies (DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions)/ Exhibit hands-on experience managing or contributing to live due diligence workstreams end to end / Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously and own deliverables in a lean, remote deal team / Possess fluency in spoken and written English at a professional working level Nice to Have: / Prior exposure to buy-side processes and acquirer-side decision-making/ Experience producing investment committee or board-level transaction materials / Quality-of-earnings (QoE) analysis experience / Sector-specific transaction exposure relevant to the target (to be confirmed once sector is known) Scope of Work: / Stand up and own the transaction model and valuation analysis for a single live deal / Coordinate and run the due diligence process through the IoI-to-offer phase / Deliver valuation and diligence outputs that directly support the client's offer decision / Engage as a peer to the client's deal leadership, working remotely with limited day-to-day supervision Ideal Profiles: / A current M&A Associate / Senior Associate (3–5 yrs) at a bulge-bracket, elite-boutique, or mid-market investment bank, with a clear track record ofbuilding deal models and running execution workstreams on live transactions / A Financial Due Diligence / Transaction Services Associate or Senior Associate (3–5 yrs) from a Big 4 Deals practice or a TS-focused boutique, who has ledfinancial DD workstreams and built supporting analysis, ideally with some valuation/modelling exposure beyond pure diligence / A hybrid profile that began in IB or Big 4 TS and moved into a PE deal team or corporate M&A function, combining modelling depth with diligence-process ownership

We are supporting a PE-backed data and analytics group in the final stages of due diligence on two to three acquisitions. The client requires an interim Post-Merger Integration Specialist to work directly alongside the Chief Corporate Development Officer, translating diligence findings into actionable integration plans and driving execution across all functional workstreams from pre-close planning through post-close delivery. The role is distinctive in its blend of pre-deal planning ownership and hands-on, cross-functional integration leadership within a buy-and-build environment. Responsibilities: / Translate due diligence findings into detailed, function-by-function integration plans for two to three acquisitions ahead of closing / Own Day 1 readiness across all functional workstreams, ensuring operational continuity from close / Lead post-close integration execution, coordinating workstreams across technology, product, finance, HR, and commercial / Track integration progress against milestones and the deal value-creation plan, escalating risks proactively / Manage stakeholder communication and alignment across the executive committee, acquired-business leadership, and the PE sponsor / Maintain alignment through the pre-close planning phase and carry it into live integration / Coordinate interdependencies between concurrent integrations to avoid resource and sequencing conflicts Requirements: / Demonstrate a track record of owning and executing post-merger integrations end to end, from pre-close planning to post-close delivery / Possess experience translating diligence outputs into structured integration roadmaps and Day 1 readiness plans / Show the ability to coordinate cross-functional workstreams (technology, product, finance, HR, commercial) under deal timelines / Exhibit the seniority and credibility to engage executive committee members, acquired-company leadership, and PE sponsors as a peer / Demonstrate fluency in tracking integration delivery against value-creation milestones / Ability to work on-site in London 2–3 days per week throughout the engagement Nice to Have: / Prior exposure to data, analytics, SaaS, or B2B information-services businesses / Familiarity with PE-backed buy-and-build platforms and serial-acquisition integration / Experience managing multiple concurrent integrations in parallel Scope of Work: / Develop pre-close integration plans for two to three near-term acquisitions / Establish and run the integration management cadence post-close / Provide structured progress reporting against milestones and the value-creation plan / Act as the central coordination point across functional workstreams and stakeholder groups Ideal Profiles: / A management-consulting alumnus (MBB or Tier 2 strategy, or a Big Four transformation/integration practice) with 6–10 years in integration and transformation engagements, now operating independently or in an interim capacity delivering hands-on PMI / An in-house corporate development / integration management office leader (10–15+ years) who has built and run integration playbooks inside an acquisitive corporate or PE platform, owning Day 1 and value-capture delivery directly / A PE portfolio operating professional who has sat inside sponsor-backed businesses leading buy-and-build integration and value-creation milestones, comfortable interfacing with both ExCo and deal teams

We are supporting the in-house private equity unit of an established corporate group in securing short-term freelance support for a newly launched M&A process. The mandate centres on the operational coordination of a live transaction — imposing structure on the process, keeping workstreams on track, and aligning internal and external stakeholders. The role is distinctive in that it requires a self-directed operator who can step into a live deal at short notice and act as the process backbone without lengthy ramp-up. The engagement is primarily remote, with occasional in-person meetings in Munich as required during the transaction process. Responsibilities: / Coordinate the operational execution of a live M&A transaction across its full lifecycle. / Own and maintain the transaction timeline, process roadmap, and master tracker. / Drive alignment between internal stakeholders (deal team, management, functional leads) and external parties (advisors, counterparties, diligence providers). / Track and follow up on individual workstreams across financial, legal, commercial, and operational diligence. / Manage information flow and the data room, ensuring requests and deliverables are routed and closed out. / Produce status reporting and process documentation for the deal team and decision-makers. / Identify bottlenecks, dependencies, and risks early and escalate appropriately. / Interface with external M&A, legal, and financial advisors to keep the process to schedule. / Provide ad hoc analytical and document support to the deal team as required. Requirements: / Possess 6–10 years of experience in an M&A, private equity, or deal-advisory environment. / Demonstrate hands-on experience coordinating live transaction processes end-to-end. / Show the ability to structure and steer complex, multi-workstream processes independently. / Exhibit strong stakeholder-management skills across internal teams and external advisors. / Possess full professional fluency in German as the working language. / Demonstrate availability at short notice for an immediate start. / Ability to attend occasional in-person meetings in Munich if required during the transaction process. Nice to Have: / Prior in-house corporate development or PE deal-team experience. / Familiarity with the operating sector of the corporate group (sector not specified in the brief). / Professional working proficiency in English alongside German. / Exposure to structured project / PMO methodologies applied to transactions. Scope of Work: / Freelance engagement spanning the duration of the live M&A process. / Operational ownership of transaction coordination and workstream tracking. / Cross-functional and cross-party interface as the central process point of contact. / Deliverables: process trackers, status reporting cadence, and workstream coordination. Ideal Profiles: / A candidate who began in M&A advisory or investment banking (≈3–6 years at a bank or boutique) and moved in-house into a corporate development or PE deal team, now operating on a freelance basis — strong process discipline and deal-execution muscle memory. / A Big Four Transaction Services / Deals manager (≈6–10 years) who has run multiple buy- and sell-side processes and is comfortable being the structural backbone of a deal rather than a pure analytical contributor. / A corporate development / M&A manager from a mid-to-large corporate or PE-backed platform who has quarterbacked in-house transactions and is available for interim assignments.

We are supporting a global leader in reproductive medicine, recently acquired by a leading global private equity firm, in building out a small, senior Strategy & Business Development unit to drive both organic and M&A-led growth over the coming years. The business sits in a space with strong regulatory, demographic, and consumer tailwinds. The Strategy Manager will report to the Global Head of Strategy and operate within a compact team of highly experienced professionals that interacts frequently with the C-suite and the equity owners. The role offers triple exposure: portfolio-company management, hand-in-hand work with a top-tier fund, and a leadership seat in a high-growth company and category. Responsibilities: / Lead the planning and development of new ventures within new business verticals, taking ideas through to execution. / Support the development and implementation of the growth strategy across M&A and de-novo (greenfield) clinic expansion — defining where to grow, how fast, and with which market-entry model. / Prepare, present, and defend financial analysis and the supporting business rationale for investment approvals, up to and including C-level and shareholders. / Build business cases and quantify value pockets within the industry to prioritise investment opportunities. / Translate strategic hypotheses into actionable implementation plans aligned to the investment thesis. / Interface directly with senior leadership and equity owners on strategic decisions. Requirements: / Possess 2-3 years of experience in strategy-oriented positions. / Have a background in management consulting, in-house corporate strategy, and/or business development. / Show experience launching new initiatives, new ventures, or new business verticals, ideally from concept through to execution. / Demonstrate exposure to operations, implementation, or hands-on execution of business initiatives beyond pure strategy. / Show the ability to identify value pockets within an industry context and translate them into investment rationale. / Have strong written and oral communication skills with senior audiences, including C-level and shareholders. / Possess native-level English, both spoken and written. / Demonstrate drive and commitment to delivering against an ambitious business plan. / Show intellectual curiosity and a continuous-learning mindset. Nice to Have: / Knowledge of the healthcare sector, and especially reproductive / fertility assistance. / Working proficiency in Spanish. / Prior exposure to PE-backed or investor-driven environments. / Experience with market-entry and greenfield expansion models. Scope of Work: / Permanent, onsite role within the company's Strategy & Business Development function. / Ownership of discrete strategic workstreams from ideation through to execution. / Production of investment-grade financial analysis and business cases for C-level and shareholder approval. / Support to the broader M&A and de-novo expansion agenda. Ideal Profiles: / A strategy consultant with ~2-3 years at an MBB or Tier 2 strategy firm, having led or co-led growth-strategy, market-entry, or commercial diligence engagements — now seeking a first in-house, investor-adjacent leadership step at a PE-backed platform. / A corporate strategy or business development professional (~2-4 years) at a mid- to large-cap corporate or PE-backed company, with hands-on ownership of growth initiatives, business cases, and senior-leadership interaction. / A hybrid profile that began in consulting and made an early move into a corporate strategy or BD seat, combining analytical rigour with in-house execution exposure.

We are supporting an organization preparing for a potential M&A process in establishing and managing a transaction-ready data room from the ground up. The engagement covers a transaction with both share and asset deal components across multiple legal entities and locations, including a meaningful real estate component. This is a hands-on execution role focused on building, organizing, and maintaining the data room to a professional transaction standard over a five-month period. The successful candidate will work through a detailed documentation requirements list, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and proactively identify and close documentation gaps. Beyond document management, the role requires sufficient understanding of corporate, financial, and property-related documentation to recognize missing items, challenge incomplete submissions, and drive the process toward full transaction readiness. The ideal candidate combines transaction support experience with strong organizational discipline and the ability to independently coordinate legal, finance, tax, HR, operational, and property-related documentation across multiple stakeholders. Responsibilities: / Set up and maintain the transaction data room in line with standard M&A practice, including indexing, version control, folder structures, and access-rights administration. / Work systematically through a defined document requirements list and ensure all requested materials are collected, reviewed, and uploaded in a consistent format. / Independently source documentation from internal functions, external advisors, authorities, landlords, and other third parties where required. / Proactively identify missing documentation and drive follow-up actions until gaps are resolved. / Coordinate legal, tax, HR, finance, operational, and real estate-related documentation across multiple legal entities and locations. / Track progress against deadlines, maintain visibility over outstanding items, and escalate delays where necessary. / Ensure the data room remains complete, organized, and transaction-ready throughout the preparation phase. / Maintain consistent naming conventions, document quality standards, and audit trails to support a smooth diligence process for prospective counterparties. Requirements: / Hands-on experience preparing and maintaining M&A or transaction data rooms on live processes. / Working familiarity with common VDR platforms such as Datasite, Intralinks, or iDeals. / Ability to independently coordinate document collection across multiple functions and external stakeholders. / Strong organizational discipline in indexing, version control, and access-rights administration. / Basic understanding of corporate law, financial statements, transaction documentation, and common M&A diligence requirements. / Familiarity with property-related documentation such as lease agreements, land registry extracts, site documentation, or similar materials is beneficial. / Good German language proficiency, as documentation and stakeholder coordination are conducted primarily in German. / Reliable, detail-oriented execution profile suited to a hands-on Associate-level role. / Ability to work on-site in Hamburg 2–3 days per week throughout the engagement. Nice to Have: / Prior exposure to transactions involving both share and asset deal structures / Familiarity with real estate documentation within an M&A context / Experience supporting multi-entity or multi-location transaction processes / Background spanning legal, tax, or transaction-support functions Scope of Work: / Establish and configure the transaction data room from the ground up. / Execute against a defined documentation requirements list across all relevant entities and locations. / Coordinate sourcing and tracking of documentation from internal and external stakeholders. / Identify, track, and close documentation gaps through to transaction readiness. / Maintain and continuously improve the data room over an expected five-month engagement. Ideal Profiles: / A transaction-support or legal-operations professional with ~3–6 years at a law firm, Big Four deals practice, or corporate legal/M&A function, who has repeatedly built and maintained data rooms on live sell-side processes / A transaction services or deal-execution associate from a Big Four or advisory environment with direct VDR and document-management responsibility, now operating on a freelance/interim basis / An in-house M&A or corporate development analyst from a mid-market corporate who has owned data room readiness and document coordination across group entities and locations

We are supporting a growth-stage B2B SaaS business headquartered in Germany, with operating entities in the UK and US, in its search for an Interim CFO to provide senior finance leadership during a defined transition period. The outgoing VP of Finance is departing, and the business requires experienced cover to maintain continuity, execute a concentrated set of high-priority deliverables, and stabilise the finance function ahead of a permanent appointment. The engagement spans approximately six months of operationally intensive activity, including an ERP go-live, annual audit sign-off, an equity and debt raise, and ongoing board and investor reporting obligations. This is a hands-on operating mandate — not an advisory or fractional engagement. Responsibilities: / Own and drive the FY audit sign-off process to completion, coordinating with external auditors and ensuring timely delivery of all required documentation and approvals. / Lead the go-live of the business's new ERP system, scheduled for 1 June 2026, and manage the post-go-live stabilisation period to ensure operational continuity across all entities. / Maintain the monthly close process across the Munich, UK, and US entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of financial reporting throughout the engagement. / Own and deliver the monthly investor reporting cadence, producing board-quality outputs aligned with VC investor expectations. / Execute the completion of a small equity round and associated debt facility, managing lender and investor workstreams, documentation, and internal preparation. / Drive the handover close-out programme, encompassing transfer pricing documentation, intercompany loan formalisation, a UK tax authority disclosure, and bank signatory transfers. / Engage directly with the Board and Advisory Board as the senior finance representative, including attendance at and preparation for formal governance meetings. / Manage and provide leadership to the existing finance team throughout the transition period, maintaining team stability and performance. / Support the transition process with the outgoing VP of Finance, including a structured overlap period to ensure continuity of institutional knowledge. Requirements: / Demonstrate a track record as a sitting or recently active CFO at a VC-backed SaaS or recurring-revenue software business, with multi-entity, multi-currency operational accountability. / Possess direct experience owning an ERP implementation or go-live at a comparable business, with demonstrated ability to manage system transitions under time pressure. / Demonstrate hands-on ownership of statutory audit sign-off as the senior finance principal, with direct responsibility for external auditor relationships and deliverables. / Exhibit deep fluency in international tax matters across Germany, the UK, and the US — including transfer pricing, intercompany structures, and multi-jurisdictional compliance obligations. / Demonstrate the seniority and credibility to engage directly as a peer to board members, VC investors, and external advisers without requiring supervision. / Possess the capacity to commence immediately, with availability to overlap with the outgoing finance lead during a structured handover period. / Show a track record of managing fundraising processes — equity and/or debt — in a VC-backed environment, including investor communications and documentation workstreams. Nice to Have: / Prior experience in a Munich- or DACH-based operating environment, with familiarity with German statutory requirements and local financial compliance obligations. / Exposure to Series C or later-stage SaaS businesses preparing for future liquidity events, with an understanding of the finance function maturity expectations at that stage. / Familiarity with the specific ERP system being implemented, or direct experience with comparable mid-market ERP platforms in a SaaS context. / Established relationships with VC-tier investors and an understanding of institutional investor reporting cadences and expectations. Scope of Work: / Interim CFO cover for an engagement of approximately six months. / Full ownership of the FY audit sign-off process and all supporting documentation and stakeholder management. / ERP go-live leadership and stabilisation management from 1 June 2026 onwards. / Monthly close and investor reporting ownership across the Munich HQ and UK and US entities. / Execution of the equity round and debt facility, from documentation through to completion. / Delivery of all handover close-out items: transfer pricing documentation, intercompany loan formalisation, UK tax authority disclosure, and bank signatory updates. / Board and Advisory Board engagement, including preparation for and attendance at the Advisory Board meeting.

We are supporting a corporate buyer in identifying a senior, hands-on Corporate Development professional to drive its M&A and growth strategy across Europe and North America. The engagement is deeply operational and embedded, covering the full deal lifecycle from origination through integration, with direct reporting to the CEO. This is a fractional but long-term mandate (2–3 days per week over 6 to 12 months), designed for a seasoned operator who can act as a true peer to executive leadership and own the end-to-end M&A process. Responsibilities: / Originate and qualify acquisition targets across European and North American markets in line with the client's strategic thesis / Lead initial outreach and relationship-building with target company founders, owners, and management teams / Drive deal structuring, valuation, and negotiation in coordination with the CEO and external advisors / Manage commercial, financial, and operational due diligence workstreams, including coordination with external counsel, accountants, and consultants / Build and maintain the M&A pipeline, including a clear cadence of reporting and decision-points for the CEO and board / Oversee deal execution end-to-end, including SPA negotiation, signing, and closing logistics / Lead post-merger integration planning and execution, ensuring value creation milestones are met / Partner with internal finance, operations, and commercial functions to embed acquired businesses / Provide ongoing strategic counsel to the CEO on portfolio strategy, capital allocation, and inorganic growth priorities Requirements: / Possess 10–15+ years of cumulative experience across Corporate Development, Private Equity, or Investment Banking, with a clear weighting toward mid-market transactions / Demonstrate a track record of leading deals from origination through integration, not solely execution or solely sourcing / Show fluency in mid-market deal dynamics — €50M–€500M enterprise value range — including the operational realities of working with founder-led and family-owned targets / Exhibit an industrial mindset, with hands-on familiarity with operational due diligence, integration planning, and value creation in industrial or industrial-adjacent businesses / Possess the seniority and presence to engage directly as a peer to the CEO and the board, owning workstreams without supervision / Demonstrate cross-border execution experience spanning at least Europe and North America, including familiarity with the relevant legal, tax, and cultural nuances / Show availability for a recurring 2–3 day per week commitment over 6 to 12 months in a hybrid working model Nice to Have: / Prior experience leading buy-and-build or platform strategies for a PE-backed or corporate buyer / Sector exposure in industrials, manufacturing, building services, or industrial technology / Network of intermediaries, advisors, and bankers in the mid-market across Europe and North America / Operating experience in-house at a portfolio company or corporate buyer beyond pure advisory or investing roles / Multilingual capability supporting cross-border deal-making in continental Europe Scope of Work: / End-to-end ownership of the M&A function on a fractional basis, with 2–3 days per week over a 6 to 12 month engagement / Deliverables include a structured pipeline, regular deal review cadence with the CEO, fully executed transactions, and integration plans for completed acquisitions / Direct reporting line to the CEO, with informal accountability to the board / Embedded role: works as part of the leadership team rather than as an external advisor / Hybrid working model, with periodic travel across Europe and North America to meet targets and lead diligence

We are supporting a technology operator in the sell-side disposal of a production-ready, pre-revenue interactive livestreaming SaaS platform. The asset comprises a creator-facing studio product, an embeddable player, an integrated Stripe Connect billing layer, and a LiveKit-based real-time infrastructure deployed on AWS — but has not yet generated meaningful commercial traction. The advisor will own end-to-end transaction execution: shaping the equity story for a pre-revenue tech asset, identifying and approaching the right strategic acquirers or partners, running a disciplined process, and driving the deal to close within a compressed 3–6 month window. Compensation is structured as a meaningful upfront retainer plus a generous success fee in the 15–20% range. Responsibilities: / Develop a compelling sell-side narrative and equity story that positions a pre-revenue technology asset on the basis of its IP, infrastructure, productisation, and strategic optionality rather than financial performance. / Build and prioritise a tailored buyer universe across strategic acquirers in livestreaming, video infrastructure, creator-economy platforms, B2B SaaS, and adjacent verticals where the technology stack is accretive. / Prepare all transaction marketing materials, including teaser, IM/CIM, management presentation, and supporting technical/architecture appendices. / Run a structured outreach and engagement process — managing NDAs, first-round indications, management meetings, and bid coordination. / Set up, populate, and manage the virtual data room across legal, technical, IP, commercial, and corporate workstreams. / Lead negotiation of LOIs, term sheets, and the final SPA / asset purchase agreement, coordinating with legal counsel and tax advisors. / Manage buyer-side diligence end-to-end, including technical and IP-focused workstreams that are atypical for traditional sell-side mandates. / Drive the process to close, including signing, closing mechanics, and any earn-out or contingent consideration structuring. Requirements: / Possess a demonstrable track record of executing sell-side M&A or asset sales in the technology, SaaS, or digital media sectors, ideally including pre-revenue or capability-driven transactions. / Demonstrate a tested buyer network across strategic acquirers in streaming, creator economy, video infrastructure, B2B SaaS, and adjacent technology verticals. / Show fluency in framing valuation for pre-revenue or sub-scale assets — including IP value, technology replacement cost, team value, and strategic synergy storylines. / Exhibit hands-on process leadership, with the seniority and credibility to engage directly with founders, CEOs, corp dev leads, and strategic acquirers as the lead deal partner. / Possess working knowledge of modern SaaS architecture and infrastructure components (real-time video / WebRTC, embeddable web players, payment-platform integrations, cloud-native deployments) sufficient to credibly position the asset to technical buyers. / Demonstrate immediate availability and the bandwidth to drive a transaction to close within 3–6 months. Nice to Have: / Prior tenure at a technology-focused M&A boutique with a strong sell-side practice. / Personal relationships with corp dev teams at major streaming, video, or creator-economy platforms. / Experience structuring acqui-hire or asset-purchase transactions where consideration is heavily weighted toward equity, earn-outs, or retention packages. / Familiarity with LiveKit, WebRTC infrastructure, or real-time video tooling at a technical level. / Prior advisor-side experience working on founder-led sale processes with concentrated decision-making. Scope of Work: / Pre-launch phase: equity story development, buyer mapping, marketing materials, data room build-out (weeks 1–3). / Outreach and first-round phase: targeted approach to strategic acquirers, NDA management, teaser distribution, IOI collection (weeks 3–8). / Management meetings and second-round phase: coordinating diligence, managing buyer questions, refining bids (weeks 8–14). / LOI/SPA negotiation and close: term sheet negotiation, exclusivity, confirmatory diligence, signing, closing (weeks 14–24). / Ongoing reporting and process governance with the founding team throughout the engagement.

Use this version: We are looking for an experienced M&A origination professional to support a PE-backed property services platform in the origination phase of its buy-and-build strategy across Spain. The objective is to have someone review a curated shortlist of 20 to 30 Spanish property services acquisition targets, refine the list by adding or removing companies where appropriate, identify and validate the right founder or management contacts, initiate outreach, establish early relationships, and prioritise the companies that represent credible acquisition opportunities. The target universe includes companies operating across facilities management, property management, cleaning, maintenance, and technical services. This is not a mass outreach or basic research task. We need someone who understands M&A origination, fragmented owner-managed markets, and founder-level engagement. The person must be able to operate independently, speak credibly with Spanish founders and management teams, and communicate clearly with English-speaking PE sponsor and platform stakeholders. Scope of work: * Review and refine a shortlist of 20 to 30 Spanish property services acquisition targets. * Add relevant companies and remove weak or non-fitting targets. * Qualify targets by financial profile, geographic footprint, service mix, ownership structure, and strategic fit. * Identify and validate founders, CEOs, shareholders, and relevant management contacts. * Support initial outreach and first-contact conversations with shortlisted businesses. * Establish early relationships with founders and management teams. * Validate which companies represent credible acquisition opportunities. * Prioritise targets as pursue, nurture, deprioritise, or remove. * Maintain a structured target database with contact details, ownership status, financial indicators, outreach status, and engagement history. * Prepare target dossiers and briefing materials for platform leadership and sponsor stakeholders. * Provide ongoing market intelligence on Spanish property services M&A activity, competitive dynamics, valuation benchmarks, and sponsor activity. * Iterate on target selection criteria based on early market feedback and founder responses. **Expected deliverables:** * A refined and prioritised target list segmented by sub-sector. * Validated founder, CEO, shareholder, or management contacts for shortlisted companies. * Target dossiers for priority companies, including financial indicators, ownership structure, service mix, geography, and strategic rationale. * Documented outreach activity and engagement history. * Clear recommendations on which companies should be pursued, nurtured, deprioritised, or removed. * Periodic market intelligence briefs on Spanish property services M&A and competitive activity. Requirements: * Full professional fluency in Spanish and English. * Prior experience in M&A origination, target sourcing, buy-side advisory, corporate development, transaction advisory, or PE platform support. * Proven ability to build, refine, and validate acquisition target lists in fragmented, owner-managed markets. * Ability to engage credibly with founders, CEOs, shareholders, and management teams. * Strong understanding of mid-market deal dynamics and acquisition screening. * Analytical rigour in assessing targets against acquisition criteria. * Working knowledge of the Spanish business landscape and cultural fluency with founder-led businesses. Nice to have: * Prior exposure to property services, facilities management, building services, cleaning, maintenance, technical services, or similar fragmented service-sector roll-ups. * Experience supporting a PE-backed buy-and-build programme through bolt-on acquisitions. * Existing network of founders, advisors, or intermediaries active in the Spanish mid-market services sector. * Familiarity with CRM and M&A pipeline tracking tools. * Prior experience working alongside PE sponsors as an external consultant or fractional resource.

We are supporting a corporate M&A team in its evaluation and execution of a potential acquisition of a European healthtech asset currently running through a competitive sell-side process. The engagement provides senior buy-side execution support at Manager/VP level to complement the in-house corporate M&A function during a live deal. The target operates in the software/SaaS healthtech space, and the role demands an operator who can independently drive diligence workstreams, valuation, and bid preparation against an external process timeline. Responsibilities: / Lead buy-side due diligence workstreams, including commercial, financial, and operational review of the target / Build and refine valuation models, including DCF, trading and transaction comparables, LBO sensitivity, and accretion/dilution analysis / Coordinate external advisors (financial, legal, tax, commercial DD) and manage deliverable timelines against the sell-side process calendar / Prepare investment committee and board materials, including IOI, LOI, and final bid submissions / Review and synthesize VDR content, flagging risks, upside drivers, and diligence gaps for corporate M&A leadership / Support negotiation strategy and SPA/TSA workstream inputs, including key commercial terms and closing mechanics / Interface directly with the sell-side advisor on process logistics, Q&A, and management presentations / Produce sector and competitive landscape intelligence to support the strategic rationale Requirements: / Possess 7-12+ years of M&A execution experience at a bulge bracket, elite boutique, mid-cap advisory, Big Four corporate finance practice, or a combination thereof, with demonstrated progression to Manager/VP level / Demonstrate prior exposure to software, SaaS, or healthtech transactions, ideally with buy-side execution experience / Show the ability to run workstreams independently in live, time-pressured, competitive deal environments / Exhibit strong financial modeling capability across LBO, merger models, DCF, and scenario/sensitivity analysis / Possess experience managing external advisors and coordinating multi-workstream due diligence / Demonstrate full professional fluency in English for deal documentation and advisor interaction Nice to Have: / German fluency for seamless interaction with the internal corporate M&A team / Prior in-house corporate development experience alongside a banking/advisory background / Direct experience as a buy-side bidder in competitive sell-side processes / Familiarity with healthcare/medtech transaction specifics (data protection, reimbursement, regulatory considerations) / Exposure to cross-border European transactions Scope of Work: / Provide senior buy-side execution support throughout the active sell-side process window / Deliver due diligence synthesis, valuation output, and bid-ready materials to the corporate M&A team / Participate in advisor calls and management meetings as required / Estimated engagement duration aligned with the sell-side process timeline (typically 2-4 months) / Remote working model with availability across European business hours