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

We are supporting an established, mid-sized company operating in the healthcare and life sciences sector in its search for an interim Corporate Development & M&A Analyst to support its international growth and acquisition activities. As the company expands its focus on inorganic growth, it is strengthening its internal M&A capabilities and developing a more structured approach to identifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities. The successful candidate will join a growing corporate development function and work directly with the Head of M&A on domestic and cross-border transaction activities. The mandate will cover target research and screening, financial modelling, valuation analysis, due diligence support, transaction documentation and the preparation of management and investment decision materials. This is a hands-on Analyst-level opportunity designed for an early-career professional who can contribute to live M&A workstreams while working under the guidance of an experienced M&A lead. The engagement is expected to run for approximately 6–7 months, with a commitment of 30–40 hours per week. The working model is hybrid, combining remote work with attendance at important meetings at the company's office in the Hamburg area. Responsibilities: / Support buy-side M&A activities across target identification, screening, evaluation and transaction execution. / Conduct market, industry and competitor research to identify and assess potential acquisition targets. / Prepare company profiles, target summaries, acquisition longlists and shortlists. / Support the development, maintenance and updating of financial models and transaction scenarios. / Assist with valuation analyses using DCF, trading comparables and precedent transactions. / Prepare draft investment committee materials, management presentations and internal approval documentation. / Support due diligence activities, including virtual data room administration, information requests and checklist management. / Maintain deal-sourcing platforms, CRM databases, acquisition pipelines and transaction trackers. / Assist with NDA administration and transaction documentation in coordination with legal teams and external advisors. / Prepare market assessments, benchmarking analyses and strategic research materials. / Support communication and information exchange with investment banks, advisors, brokers and potential acquisition targets. / Track transaction milestones, outstanding items and key deliverables. / Assist with selected post-merger integration activities where required. / Support M&A governance, transaction reporting and internal documentation processes. Requirements: / Approximately 1–3 years of relevant professional experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, corporate finance, transaction services or transaction advisory. / Foundational understanding of M&A transactions, financial analysis and company valuation. / Familiarity with valuation methodologies, including DCF, comparable company analysis and precedent transactions. / Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience developing or supporting financial models. / Proficiency in PowerPoint and experience preparing analytical presentations and management materials. / Ability to conduct structured company, industry and market research. / Strong numerical and analytical capabilities, with excellent attention to detail. / Ability to organise information, maintain transaction trackers and support multiple workstreams simultaneously. / Willingness to work closely with the Head of M&A, incorporating guidance, feedback and regular review. / Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder coordination skills. / Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or a related field. / Business fluency in German and professional proficiency in English. / Availability for an interim engagement of approximately 30–40 hours per week over 6–7 months. / Willingness to attend important in-person meetings at the client's office in the greater Hamburg area. Nice to Have: / Experience in the pharmaceutical, MedTech, healthcare or broader life sciences sectors. / Previous exposure to buy-side M&A transactions or corporate development activities. / Experience supporting international or cross-border transactions. / Experience using deal-sourcing and financial databases such as Inven, DealCircle, PitchBook, Capital IQ or similar tools. / Exposure to virtual data rooms, due diligence processes and transaction documentation. / Previous experience in an in-house corporate development function or M&A advisory environment. / Based in Hamburg, Berlin, Hanover or a nearby location allowing convenient travel to the client's office. / Exposure to post-merger integration activities. Scope of Work: / Acquisition target identification, screening and market research. / Preparation and maintenance of acquisition longlists, shortlists and target profiles. / Financial modelling, valuation and transaction scenario analysis. / Preparation of investment committee materials and management presentations. / Buy-side due diligence administration and coordination support. / Transaction documentation, NDA administration and information tracking. / Deal-sourcing platform, CRM and acquisition pipeline maintenance. / Transaction reporting, milestone tracking and governance documentation. / Coordination support involving internal stakeholders and external advisors. / Selected post-merger integration and strategic analysis activities. Ideal Profiles: / An M&A Analyst from an investment bank or corporate finance advisory firm with experience in financial analysis, valuation and transaction support. / A Corporate Development Analyst with exposure to acquisition screening, market research and internal M&A processes. / A Transaction Services or Transaction Advisory Analyst with strong financial analysis skills and an interest in broader M&A execution. / An early-career Corporate Finance professional with hands-on Excel modelling, valuation and investment presentation experience. / A junior M&A professional with healthcare or life sciences exposure who is interested in supporting an expanding corporate development function.

We are supporting a large international healthcare organization in its search for a manager-level M&A Project Manager based in Madrid on a hybrid basis (approximately two days per week on-site). The role sits at the center of a multi-jurisdiction M&A portfolio spanning Spain, the wider European market, and Latin America, coordinating deals at varying stages of maturity. What makes this role distinctive is its emphasis on cross-functional orchestration and momentum rather than pure deal execution — the successful candidate will act as the connective tissue across internal teams, surfacing bottlenecks and keeping a geographically dispersed pipeline moving. Responsibilities: / Coordinate a portfolio of M&A projects at different lifecycle stages across Spain, Europe, and Latin America. / Track progress against milestones and proactively identify bottlenecks, dependencies, and risks that threaten deal timelines. / Drive momentum across internal functions (legal, finance, commercial, operations, and regional leadership) to keep workstreams on schedule. / Serve as a central point of coordination between regional deal teams and headquarters. / Maintain visibility over the status of each project and provide structured updates to stakeholders and leadership. / Build and sustain a strong internal network quickly across a large, matrixed organization. / Facilitate decision-making by escalating issues with clear framing and recommended paths forward. / Support the standardization of M&A project governance, cadence, and reporting across markets. Requirements: / Possess demonstrable M&A experience, with exposure to deals across their lifecycle. / Demonstrate the ability to coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder projects across geographies and time zones. / Show a hands-on, proactive working style with a bias toward driving progress rather than passive monitoring. / Exhibit excellent communication skills and the ability to build credibility and rapport across functions and seniority levels. / Possess fluency in both Spanish and English. / Demonstrate comfort operating within a large, international organization with dispersed teams. Nice to Have: / Prior experience in healthcare, life sciences, or pharmaceuticals. / Exposure to Latin American markets and cross-border transaction dynamics. / Experience with M&A project governance, PMO frameworks, or integration management. / Familiarity with post-merger integration workstreams. Scope of Work: / Own the coordination layer across a live, multi-stage M&A pipeline spanning three regions. / Provide structured status reporting and bottleneck resolution across internal teams. / Act as the internal hub connecting regional deal activity with central leadership. / Establish and maintain consistent project cadence and governance across markets. Ideal Profiles: / A corporate development or in-house M&A professional (roughly 6–10 years’ experience) who began in a transaction-focused advisory or Big Four Deals environment and moved in-house into a large corporate or multinational, where they now coordinate deals across regions and functions rather than executing them in isolation. / A Big Four Transaction Services / Deals or strategy-consulting professional with a post-merger integration or transaction-PMO track record, who has run integration or deal-coordination workstreams inside large, matrixed client organizations and is ready to take that coordination capability in-house. / A program/project manager with a transaction-heavy background who has spent several years inside a large, international corporate steering cross-functional M&A or integration programs end-to-end, combining structured delivery discipline with genuine deal fluency.

We are supporting a growing software solutions company in its search for an experienced interim M&A professional to support its first acquisition and strengthen its internal transaction capabilities. Working alongside an experienced senior M&A advisor, the successful candidate will take ownership of day-to-day buy-side execution activities, including target screening, financial analysis, due diligence coordination, transaction process management and the preparation of decision-support materials. The client is looking for a highly hands-on professional who can quickly take ownership of execution workstreams, independently manage transaction activities and operate effectively within a lean UK-based team. This is a full-time interim engagement requiring a fast ramp-up and strong execution discipline. Responsibilities: / Support the identification, screening and initial assessment of potential acquisition targets. / Prepare financial and commercial analyses, management presentations and transaction-related decision-support materials. / Coordinate buy-side due diligence workstreams, information requests, timelines and follow-ups. / Work closely with the senior M&A advisor on transaction planning and execution. / Independently manage day-to-day transaction workstreams, trackers, documentation and key deliverables. / Coordinate internal stakeholders and external advisors throughout the acquisition process. / Monitor transaction milestones, outstanding issues and execution risks, supporting the process through signing preparation. Requirements: / Strong relevant experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, corporate finance or transaction advisory, typically 3–6 years or more. / Hands-on buy-side M&A experience, including target assessment, due diligence coordination and transaction execution. / Strong financial analysis capabilities and experience preparing transaction-related materials for management. / Proven ability to independently manage day-to-day M&A execution workstreams under senior deal leadership. / Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to operate effectively in a lean, fast-moving environment. / Ability to quickly understand an acquisition process and contribute with minimal ramp-up. / Professional fluency in English and ability to collaborate effectively with a UK-based team remotely. / Availability to start ASAP and commit to a full-time interim engagement. Nice to Have: / Experience in software, technology or adjacent tech-enabled acquisitions. / Combination of in-house corporate development and investment banking or advisory experience. / Experience supporting acquisitions for growing businesses or companies undertaking their first acquisition. / London-based or able to attend occasional in-person meetings. / Exposure to niche industrial or testing-related sectors. Scope of Work: / Acquisition target screening and preliminary evaluation. / Financial and commercial analysis and preparation of transaction decision materials. / Buy-side due diligence coordination and execution support. / Transaction timeline, workstream, deliverable and stakeholder management. / Acquisition pipeline tracking, documentation control and signing preparation. Ideal Profiles: / An experienced M&A professional from investment banking or corporate finance advisory with hands-on buy-side execution experience. / A Corporate Development Manager or experienced Associate with a track record of independently managing acquisition workstreams. / A Transaction Advisory or M&A Execution professional with strong financial analysis, due diligence coordination and transaction management capabilities. / An independent M&A consultant with hands-on transaction execution experience and the ability to operate autonomously within a lean team.

We are supporting a privately held US payments company in its search for an experienced fundraising advisor to lead the preparation and execution of a growth equity capital raise. The company operates an established, cash-flow-positive B2B payments business with significant transaction volumes and a strong existing revenue base. It is seeking equity financing in the tens of millions of US dollars to strengthen its financial position, support further growth and advance its longer-term strategic expansion plans. The successful candidate will take ownership of the fundraising process, including financial planning, investor-grade financial modelling, valuation considerations, investor presentation materials and the identification of suitable capital providers. The role combines hands-on financial analysis with strategic fundraising advice and direct support in approaching and engaging prospective investors. Beyond the initial equity raise, the company's broader strategy includes pursuing additional debt financing to support potential acquisitions and expand its financial services capabilities. The client is looking for an independent professional who can lead the immediate fundraising workstreams while helping position the business for its next phase of growth. The engagement is structured around a monthly retainer, with an additional success fee linked to a successful capital raise. Responsibilities: / Lead the preparation and coordination of a significant equity capital raise. / Review historical financial performance, current financial position and growth assumptions. / Develop and refine financial forecasts, integrated financial models and scenario analyses. / Build a compelling investment case reflecting the company's business model, growth opportunities and strategic objectives. / Prepare investor-ready pitch decks, financial presentations and supporting fundraising materials. / Support valuation analysis and advise on appropriate equity financing structures. / Identify, research and prioritise suitable institutional, private and strategic investors. / Develop an investor outreach strategy and support initial approaches to potential capital providers. / Coordinate investor discussions, follow-up requests and financial information requirements. / Advise management on fundraising strategy and broader financial planning considerations. / Provide strategic input on future debt financing requirements and potential acquisition financing. / Ability to work remotely, with willingness to attend important in-person meetings in California, if required. Requirements: / Strong experience in corporate finance, capital raising, investment banking, strategic finance or financial advisory. / Demonstrated experience preparing and supporting private-company equity fundraising processes. / Hands-on expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, valuation and financial planning. / Experience preparing investor pitch decks, investment presentations and supporting financial materials. / Ability to identify and approach relevant investors and support fundraising discussions. / Understanding of investor expectations, funding structures and capital raising processes. / Strong analytical and commercial judgement, with the ability to develop a compelling investment case. / Ability to independently lead a fundraising project and engage directly with senior management and investors. Nice to Have: / Relevant experience in payments, fintech, financial services or adjacent sectors. / Existing relationships with US-based investors, growth equity funds, family offices or other relevant capital providers. / Direct experience raising capital for payments, merchant acquiring or fintech businesses. / Knowledge of digital banking, sponsor bank relationships or banking-sector acquisitions. / Experience supporting founder-led or privately held businesses through institutional fundraising. / Understanding of transaction-based revenue models and payments industry economics. Scope of Work: / Fundraising readiness assessment and financial review. / Financial planning, forecasting and investor-grade model development. / Valuation analysis and equity financing considerations. / Investment case development and investor narrative. / Pitch deck and supporting fundraising material preparation. / Identification, research and prioritisation of prospective investors. / Investor outreach strategy and fundraising process coordination. / Support for investor meetings, financial requests and follow-up discussions. / Strategic advice on subsequent financing requirements and growth initiatives. Ideal Profiles: / A Capital Raising or Corporate Finance Adviser with experience leading private-company equity fundraising processes. / An Investment Banking or Financial Advisory Manager / Director with experience in growth capital transactions and investor engagement. / A Strategic Finance or Fractional CFO professional with hands-on fundraising, financial modelling and investor presentation experience. / A Fintech or Payments Corporate Finance professional with experience supporting equity raises and strategic growth initiatives. / An Independent Fundraising Adviser with relevant investor relationships and the ability to manage the process from preparation through investor discussions.

We are supporting a client in its search for an experienced real estate investment professional to support institutional client development and the implementation of technology-enabled investment solutions across Europe and the MENA region. The mandate involves working with institutional real estate investors, including private equity funds, family offices and other investment organisations, to understand their existing investment processes and identify opportunities to improve underwriting, valuation, due diligence and investment analysis workflows. The successful candidate will act as an external subject matter expert, combining hands-on real estate investment experience with the ability to engage senior investment professionals, approach prospective clients and support the introduction of new analytical solutions. This includes working closely with existing financial models and investment documentation, understanding client requirements and demonstrating the practical value of AI-enabled tools. The client is looking for an independent, commercially minded investment professional who can combine strong technical underwriting capabilities with credible institutional client engagement. The role offers a flexible engagement structure, with opportunities to support multiple institutional clients across different markets. Responsibilities: / Approach and engage institutional real estate investors, including private equity funds, family offices and other investment organisations. / Act as a real estate investment subject matter expert in discussions with prospective and existing clients. / Understand client investment processes, underwriting models, valuation methodologies and due diligence workflows. / Identify opportunities to improve existing real estate investment and analytical processes through technology-enabled solutions. / Support client demonstrations, pilot projects and the implementation of investment-related analytical tools. / Work closely with existing underwriting models, financial assumptions and investment documentation to assess practical applications and validate outputs. / Develop relationships with investment professionals and key decision-makers across institutional client accounts. / Coordinate with internal product and technical teams to translate investment requirements into practical solutions. / Support client onboarding, adoption and the development of longer-term commercial relationships. / Provide structured feedback on client requirements, investment workflows and potential product improvements. Requirements: / Approximately 5–6 years of professional experience in real estate private equity, acquisitions, institutional real estate investing or investment advisory. / Strong hands-on experience in real estate underwriting, financial modelling and valuation. / Practical understanding of institutional real estate investment processes, including due diligence, investment analysis and investment committee materials. / Ability to work closely with existing Excel-based underwriting models and assess investment assumptions. / Experience engaging institutional investors, investment teams or senior real estate professionals. / Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to approach prospective clients and lead investment-related discussions. / Ability to independently manage client relationships and act as a credible real estate investment subject matter expert. / Interest in applying technology and analytical solutions to real estate investment processes. / Professional fluency in English. / Availability to start in November or December / Flexibility to accommodate a variable workload, potentially including periods of daily involvement. / Willingness to attend occasional in-person client meetings across Europe or MENA. Nice to Have: / Existing network among family offices, real estate private equity funds or institutional investors across Europe or MENA. / Experience in real estate investment advisory, institutional client development or commercial relationship management. / Familiarity with investment technology, financial software or digital analytical solutions. / Previous experience supporting technology pilots, client onboarding or implementation projects. / Experience translating real estate investment requirements into product or technical specifications. Scope of Work: / Institutional real estate investor outreach and relationship development. / Real estate investment subject matter expertise in client discussions. / Assessment of client underwriting models and investment workflows. / Identification of relevant technology applications within investment processes. / Client demonstrations, pilot support and solution implementation. / Validation of analytical outputs against existing investment models and documentation. / Coordination between institutional clients and internal product teams. / Client onboarding, adoption and commercial development support. / Ongoing feedback on client requirements and solution functionality. Ideal Profiles: / A Real Estate Private Equity Associate with strong underwriting experience and the ability to engage institutional investors. / An Institutional Real Estate Investment or Acquisitions Associate with hands-on financial modelling expertise and client-facing capabilities. / A Real Estate Investment Adviser with experience supporting family offices, private equity funds or institutional investors. / A Real Estate Investment Professional with strong analytical expertise and an interest in technology-enabled investment solutions.

We are supporting a client in its search for an experienced M&A professional to support buy-side acquisition origination in Spain, with a particular focus on the IT services and consulting sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and assessing potential acquisition targets, mapping the Spanish market and developing a qualified pipeline of acquisition opportunities. This includes researching relevant businesses, evaluating their strategic fit against the client's acquisition criteria and proactively approaching founders, owners and management teams to explore potential transaction interest. The candidate will manage initial outreach and qualification independently, while subsequent meetings and discussions with interested targets will be conducted together with the client's internal M&A team. The objective is to identify attractive acquisition opportunities and establish initial relationships that can develop into active transaction processes. The mandate is focused on origination and early-stage opportunity development, with transaction execution handled internally. The client is looking for a Spain-based professional with strong local market knowledge, relevant sector experience and the ability to independently drive sourcing activities in a structured and commercially effective manner. Responsibilities: / Identify and source potential acquisition targets in the Spanish IT services and consulting market. / Conduct market mapping and develop target longlists based on the client's acquisition criteria. / Screen and prioritise acquisition opportunities based on strategic fit and attractiveness. / Initiate contact with founders, owners and management teams of potential targets. / Qualify initial interest and coordinate follow-up meetings together with the client's internal M&A team. / Develop and maintain a structured pipeline of acquisition opportunities. / Provide regular updates on sourcing progress, target feedback and potential next steps. / Support the transition of qualified opportunities into the client's internal M&A process. Requirements: / Experience in buy-side M&A origination, corporate development, M&A advisory or comparable transaction sourcing roles. / Demonstrated experience identifying acquisition targets, conducting market mapping and initiating outreach. / Good understanding of the Spanish M&A market and ability to engage with local business owners and management teams. / Experience within IT services, consulting or adjacent technology-enabled services. / Strong commercial judgement and ability to assess the strategic fit of potential acquisition targets. / Ability to independently manage origination activities and develop a qualified acquisition pipeline. / Strong communication and relationship-building skills. / Availability to start ASAP. / Required commitment: Initially approximately 2–3 days per week, with the workload expected to decrease over time. Nice to Have: / Existing relationships with founders, business owners or advisers in the Spanish IT services and consulting market. / Experience supporting buy-and-build strategies or acquisition-led growth programmes. / Previous experience originating acquisitions for strategic buyers or PE-backed businesses. / Experience supporting early-stage M&A discussions through to active transaction processes. Scope of Work: / Spanish IT services and consulting market mapping. / Acquisition target identification and screening. / Development and prioritisation of target longlists. / Initial outreach to founders, owners and management teams. / Qualification of acquisition opportunities. / Coordination of introductory meetings with the client's M&A team. / Acquisition pipeline management and reporting. / Handover of qualified opportunities for internal transaction execution. Ideal Profiles: / An M&A Origination Manager or Senior Associate with experience sourcing acquisition opportunities in Spain. / A Corporate Development professional with experience identifying and approaching acquisition targets in the IT services or consulting sector. / An M&A adviser from a boutique investment bank or corporate finance advisory firm with strong Spanish market knowledge and direct origination experience. / An independent buy-side M&A professional with experience developing acquisition pipelines and engaging founders or business owners.

We are supporting a leading private equity investor in its search for an experienced interim professional to lead the planning and execution of a complex separation within a portfolio group operating in the internet sector. The mandate involves the operational separation of three existing business perimeters currently held within a single structure. While each business already operates with a degree of independence, they remain interconnected across several functions, particularly technology infrastructure, procurement, legal and IP ownership. Initial separation planning has been undertaken with external consulting support, and senior management has progressed the details further. The successful candidate will take ownership of the programme, finalise the comprehensive separation plan, align internal stakeholders, support board-level approval and drive hands-on execution across the relevant workstreams. This includes planning post-signing Transitional Service Agreements (TSAs) and supporting the transaction process by communicating separation plans and progress to potential acquirers through written Q&A and calls. The candidate will act as the central programme lead, working directly with senior management, the private equity sponsor and functional teams, without dedicated junior resources. The role requires someone with proven separation experience who can independently coordinate stakeholders, resolve dependencies and drive individual activities through to completion. Responsibilities: / Take ownership of the existing separation programme and finalise the comprehensive separation plan, including workstreams, milestones, dependencies and execution priorities. / Lead the execution of the operational separation across the three existing business perimeters. / Coordinate separation activities across technology, IT, procurement, HR, legal, IP and other relevant functions. / Plan and coordinate required post-signing Transitional Service Agreements (TSAs). / Align internal stakeholders on the separation approach and support board-level approval. / Act as the central point of coordination across senior management, the PE sponsor, functional teams and external parties. / Drive individual workstream owners to complete activities, resolve dependencies and maintain programme timelines. / Track separation activities at a detailed level and proactively identify and address risks, issues and outstanding items. / Personally manage programme coordination and execution without dedicated junior project resources. / Provide clear programme updates and decision materials to the CEO, CFO and private equity sponsor. / Support the transaction process by communicating separation plans and execution progress to potential acquirers through written Q&A and calls. Requirements: / Significant hands-on experience leading complex carve-out and separation programmes from planning through execution. / Experience managing separations involving multiple business perimeters and interconnected functional workstreams. / Experience supporting separations in preparation for potential transactions. / Strong understanding of operational separation, cross-functional dependencies and Transitional Service Agreements (TSAs). / Excellent hands-on programme and project management capabilities, with strong attention to detail and follow-through. / Ability to independently drive complex separation programmes without dedicated junior resources. / Seniority and credibility to work directly with CEOs, CFOs, private equity sponsors and other senior stakeholders. / Experience working in PE-backed portfolio companies or directly with private equity sponsors. / Experience within digital, internet, technology or comparable businesses. / Required commitment: 3 days per week initially, with flexibility to increase to 5 days per week. / Professional fluency in English. Nice to Have: / Experience separating businesses with shared technology infrastructure, procurement arrangements or IP ownership. / Experience preparing separation plans for board-level approval. / Experience supporting transaction processes through acquirer Q&A and separation-related discussions. / Experience coordinating post-signing TSA arrangements. Scope of Work: / Separation plan finalisation and execution. / Multi-perimeter operational separation. / Multi-workstream programme management. / Technology, IT, procurement, legal, IP and operational separation coordination. / TSA planning and coordination. / Dependency, issue and risk management. / Stakeholder alignment and board approval support. / CEO, CFO and sponsor-level programme reporting. / External-facing transaction support and acquirer Q&A. Ideal Profiles: / A senior carve-out or separation programme leader with hands-on experience planning and executing complex operational separations. / A Senior Manager or Director from a consulting firm's carve-out, separation or transaction transformation practice with strong execution experience. / An experienced PE portfolio transformation professional who has independently managed complex separation programmes. / A senior transformation or programme director with significant experience coordinating multi-workstream corporate separations and supporting transaction processes.

We are supporting a private equity-backed business operating in the European food and agriculture sector in its search for an experienced M&A professional to support a strategic acquisition aimed at expanding its capabilities. The successful candidate will take a hands-on role in the transaction process, working closely with senior management and the board to develop the financial model, assess the investment case and coordinate due diligence. A key part of the mandate will involve managing external advisers across financial, IT and legal due diligence, critically reviewing their findings and supporting negotiations of the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA). The client is looking for an independent M&A professional with strong financial capabilities, a solid understanding of private equity transaction processes and the ability to manage multiple transaction workstreams with limited supervision. The engagement is expected to start within the next one to two months and run for approximately three months. Candidates should be based in Europe and are expected to travel occasionally for important transaction milestones, including kick-off meetings and negotiations. The candidate will also coordinate with the client's local teams in the UK and Italy. Responsibilities: / Support the execution of a strategic buy-side acquisition for a PE-backed business. / Develop and maintain the financial model, ROI analysis and investment business case. / Prepare transaction materials and communicate key findings, recommendations and progress to the board. / Coordinate the due diligence process across financial, IT, legal and other relevant workstreams. / Manage external advisers, critically review their findings and challenge assumptions and recommendations. / Support transaction negotiations, including the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA). / Identify and communicate key transaction risks, open items and decision points. / Coordinate with the client's local teams in the UK and Italy and maintain momentum across transaction workstreams. / Independently manage assigned responsibilities and support progress towards transaction completion. Requirements: / Strong hands-on experience executing buy-side M&A transactions. / Solid financial modelling, valuation and investment analysis capabilities. / Good understanding of private equity transaction processes and investment decision-making. / Experience coordinating due diligence processes and managing external financial, legal and other advisers. / Ability to critically review and challenge external adviser findings and recommendations. / Experience supporting transaction negotiations and SPA processes. / Experience preparing investment cases and communicating with senior management or boards. / Ability to independently manage transaction workstreams with limited supervision. / Professional fluency in English. / Occasional travel in Europe for important transaction milestones. Nice to Have: / Previous M&A experience in the food and agriculture industries. / Understanding of certification, testing, inspection or assurance businesses. / Transaction experience in the pharmaceutical or related industries. / Previous experience supporting acquisitions for PE-backed businesses. / Experience working with cross-border transaction teams across Europe. Scope of Work: / Financial modelling, valuation and ROI analysis. / Investment case and business case development. / Board materials, reporting and transaction communication. / Financial, IT and legal due diligence coordination. / External adviser management and review of diligence findings. / Transaction structuring and SPA negotiation support. / Transaction workstream and milestone management. / Coordination with local teams in the UK and Italy. Ideal Profiles: / An M&A Manager or VP from an investment bank or M&A advisory firm with strong buy-side execution, financial modelling and due diligence experience. / A Corporate Development Manager or Director from a PE-backed business with hands-on acquisition execution experience. / A transaction professional from a private equity or investment environment who has independently managed due diligence and acquisition workstreams. / An independent M&A adviser with experience developing investment cases, coordinating external advisers and supporting SPA negotiations.

We are supporting a private equity investor in its search for an experienced Private Equity Associate to provide interim support to its investment team. The successful candidate will work alongside the investment team across ongoing private equity activities, providing hands-on support on transaction analysis, financial modelling, due diligence and investment materials. The role requires someone with direct private equity experience who can integrate quickly into the team and contribute independently from the outset. The mandate is sector-agnostic and expected to run for up to three months. This is a full-time, predominantly on-site role in Frankfurt, with four to five days per week in the office preferred. Responsibilities: / Support the investment team across ongoing private equity transactions and investment activities / Conduct financial analysis, valuation and financial modelling / Support due diligence processes and relevant transaction workstreams / Analyse companies, markets and investment opportunities / Prepare investment committee and other transaction materials / Support the evaluation and execution of new investment opportunities / Work closely with senior investment professionals across active deal processes Requirements: / Direct Private Equity investment experience, ideally at Associate level / Hands-on experience analysing and executing private equity transactions / Strong financial modelling, valuation and investment analysis skills / Experience supporting due diligence and transaction execution / Ability to prepare high-quality investment and transaction materials / Strong analytical skills and attention to detail / Ability to integrate quickly into an investment team and operate independently / Availability for a full-time engagement in Frankfurt Scope of Work: / Investment opportunity analysis and evaluation / Financial modelling and valuation / Due diligence support / Transaction execution support / Preparation of investment committee materials / Market and company analysis / Support across ongoing investment activities Ideal Profiles: / Private Equity Associate with direct investment experience and strong transaction execution capabilities / Investment professional from a mid-market PE firm with strong modelling, due diligence and investment analysis experience / PE professional with prior investment banking or transaction advisory training followed by meaningful direct private equity experience

We are supporting a UK-based B2B SaaS company in its search for an experienced M&A professional to support the acquisition of a small European software business. The mandate is highly execution-focused. The successful candidate will assess the target's revenue quality and contractual base, support valuation and offer development, and take a leading role in negotiations with the target. A key objective is to pursue an asset-deal structure, requiring the adviser to develop the commercial rationale and effectively negotiate the proposed structure with the target. The role requires a commercially strong M&A professional who understands B2B SaaS businesses and can combine transaction analysis with hands-on negotiation. The candidate will also prepare the investment case for the client's investors and help drive the transaction toward agreement. The engagement is expected to start as soon as possible and run for several weeks. The role is hybrid, with the ability to travel to targets in the UK or Continental Europe for negotiations as required. Responsibilities: / Analyse the target business, revenue base and underlying SaaS contracts / Assess revenue quality, including recurring software and consulting revenue / Conduct valuation analysis and support development of the acquisition offer / Review relevant commercial and contractual information / Develop and support the proposed asset-deal structure / Lead negotiations with the target and its shareholders, including effectively communicating the rationale for the proposed transaction structure / Prepare investment materials and an investment memo for the client's investors / Coordinate key transaction workstreams and drive the process toward agreement Requirements: / Strong hands-on buy-side M&A execution experience / Strong negotiation experience, including direct interaction with founders, owners or shareholders / Experience analyzing and valuing B2B SaaS or software businesses / Good understanding of recurring-revenue models, SaaS contracts and revenue quality / Experience developing transaction offers and supporting deal structuring / Strong financial analysis and valuation capabilities / Ability to prepare high-quality investment materials and investment memos / Ability to independently drive a fast-moving transaction process / Fluent English Nice to Have: / Experience executing asset deals in software or recurring-revenue businesses / Experience acquiring small, founder-owned software businesses / Cross-border transaction experience across the UK and Continental Europe / French language skills Scope of Work: / Target and revenue-quality analysis / SaaS contract and commercial review / Valuation and offer development / Asset-deal structuring / Negotiation with the target / Investment memo and investor materials / Transaction coordination through agreement Ideal Profiles: / Senior M&A professional with hands-on buy-side software transaction experience and strong negotiation capabilities / Corporate Development Director / Head of M&A from a B2B SaaS or software business with experience executing smaller acquisitions / Senior transaction adviser with substantial software M&A experience who is comfortable personally leading negotiations and structuring discussions