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

We are supporting an international industrial company in its search for an experienced Interim M&A Director to independently lead two urgent, parallel buy-side acquisition processes across the US and Canada. The mandate is deliberately hands-on: there is no advisory boutique or junior execution team behind the transactions, so the Director must personally own and execute the full deal lifecycle rather than supervise or delegate. What makes this role distinctive is the "one-person M&A function" profile required — sufficient seniority to own a deal end-to-end, combined with the willingness and technical depth to personally build the models, run diligence, and draft the materials. Responsibilities: / Independently lead two parallel buy-side M&A processes across the US and Canada under urgent timelines / Own each transaction end-to-end, from initial target assessment through signing and closing / Personally perform financial analysis, valuation, and transaction modelling / Assess targets and prepare internal transaction and investment-decision materials / Manage and coordinate financial, legal, tax, and commercial due diligence workstreams / Coordinate external advisers directly, without an intermediating boutique / Support and drive negotiations with targets and their shareholders / Review and coordinate transaction documentation alongside legal counsel / Manage internal stakeholders across North America and Europe / Maintain transaction timelines, workstreams, and deliverables, resolving issues proactively without extensive internal support Requirements: / Possess 10–15 years of relevant professional experience with significant, direct M&A execution exposure / Demonstrate a verifiable track record of personally executing buy-side transactions end-to-end / Show strong transaction experience in the US and/or Canada / Exhibit excellent financial modelling, valuation, and transaction-analysis capability / Demonstrate hands-on due diligence and transaction-management experience across financial, legal, tax, and commercial workstreams / Possess the seniority to own a transaction independently while remaining willing and able to produce the analysis personally / Show the capacity to run two live transactions simultaneously under compressed timelines / Demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder-management skills across a multi-geography organisation Nice to Have: / Prior experience within industrial businesses / Exposure to HVAC, ventilation, building technologies, or adjacent industrial sub-sectors / Current base in the US or Canada / Experience coordinating cross-border North America / Europe stakeholder groups Scope of Work: / Two concurrent buy-side acquisition processes in the US and Canada / Full transaction ownership: assessment, valuation/modelling, diligence coordination, negotiation, documentation, and close / Direct coordination of external financial, legal, tax, and commercial advisers / Preparation of internal decision and approval materials for the acquiring organisation / Engagement expected to run for the duration of the two live processes Ideal Profiles: / A current or recent M&A Director / Corporate Development Director inside a mid- or large-cap industrial corporate, who has personally led buy-side deals (not merely governed a team) — typically ~10–15 years combining an early transaction-execution grounding with 5–8+ years of in-house corporate M&A ownership. / An interim/independent M&A executive who spent a formative period in transaction advisory (IB M&A or Big Four transaction services) before moving in-house, and now runs standalone interim mandates as a hands-on operator comfortable being the entire deal team. / A senior corporate-development professional from an adjacent hard-asset industrial vertical (building technologies, engineered products, industrial services) with repeated cross-border US/Canada buy-side execution and a demonstrably "sleeves-rolled-up" delivery style.

We are supporting a Swiss-based international industrial business in its search for a senior corporate finance professional to prepare and support a USD 20–30 million capital raise through a combination of debt and equity. The successful candidate will work directly with the CEO and CFO to sharpen the investment case, enhance the existing financial model, and prepare compelling materials for potential investors and lenders. The role will also support the assessment of appropriate financing options and capital structures for the business. The engagement will initially require a high level of commitment, with the workload expected to decrease as the fundraising process progresses. The candidate can be based elsewhere in Europe but should be available to travel to Zurich for the kick-off and other important meetings. Responsibilities / Refine and clearly articulate the investment case for the planned capital raise. / Review, challenge, and enhance the existing financial model, forecasts, and underlying assumptions. / Prepare investor- and lender-ready presentations and supporting fundraising materials. / Assess potential funding structures across equity and debt. / Evaluate financing alternatives including incremental facilities, refinancing, and other appropriate structures. / Advise the CEO and CFO on funding strategy and capital structure considerations. / Translate financial, operational, and strategic information into a credible and compelling story for capital providers. / Provide additional support during the fundraising process as required. Requirements / Strong experience in corporate finance, fundraising, debt advisory, investment banking, or senior finance roles. / Demonstrated experience preparing and supporting debt and/or equity fundraising processes. / Strong hands-on financial modelling, forecasting, and investment case development capabilities. / Ability to develop high-quality materials for investors, lenders, and other capital providers. / Strong understanding of financing structures and capital structure considerations. / Ability to work directly and credibly with CEO and CFO-level stakeholders. / Professional fluency in English. / Based in Europe and available to travel to Zurich when required. Nice to Have / Experience with industrial, commodities, trading, manufacturing, or other working-capital-intensive businesses. / Experience with both debt and equity fundraising. / Exposure to acquisition financing or growth capital. / Experience with borrowing-base, asset-backed, inventory-linked, or similar financing structures. / Cross-border fundraising experience. Scope of Work / Investment case development. / Financial model review and enhancement. / Equity and debt fundraising materials. / Capital structure and financing options assessment. / Investor and lender positioning. / CEO and CFO-level financing support. / Potential follow-on support during fundraising execution. Ideal Profiles / A senior Corporate Finance or Investment Banking professional with hands-on fundraising experience. / An experienced debt and equity fundraising advisor with strong modelling and investment case capabilities. / A senior finance professional or former CFO with direct experience preparing and executing capital raises. / A corporate finance professional with experience in industrial or working-capital-intensive businesses.

We are supporting an international corporate in its search for a senior interim M&A professional to lead strategic transaction projects across multiple jurisdictions. The engagement will commence as soon as possible and is expected to run full-time for approximately three to four months. The successful candidate will independently lead end-to-end M&A processes across both acquisitions and divestitures, working closely with senior management on international strategic transactions. The role requires an experienced execution professional who combines strong financial and strategic thinking with excellent presentation skills, executive presence, and the ability to drive complex cross-border transactions from inception through signing and closing. The role follows a hybrid working model with three days per week based in the Paris office and two days remote. Responsibilities: / Lead end-to-end buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions from initial assessment through signing and closing. / Coordinate financial, legal, tax, commercial, operational, and other due diligence workstreams across internal teams and external advisers. / Prepare and review investment memoranda, management presentations, board materials, and transaction documentation. / Develop valuation analyses and strategic recommendations to support executive decision-making. / Drive transaction governance, stakeholder communication, negotiations, and overall project execution across multiple workstreams. / Work directly with senior management and external counterparties throughout the transaction lifecycle. Requirements: / Approximately 8–15 years of M&A, Investment Banking, Corporate Development, Strategy Consulting, or Transaction Advisory experience. / Demonstrated experience independently leading end-to-end buy-side and sell-side transactions. / Strong financial analysis, valuation, and transaction execution capabilities. / Outstanding PowerPoint and executive presentation skills, with experience preparing decision-ready materials for senior stakeholders. / Proven experience coordinating international transactions involving multiple stakeholders and advisers. / Professional fluency in English. / Willingness to work on-site in Paris three days per week. Nice to Have: / Previous experience with a bulge bracket investment bank or another leading international M&A advisory firm. / Previous experience with a top-tier strategy consultancy (e.g. MBB) combined with meaningful transaction exposure. / Experience across mid-cap and large-cap M&A transactions. / Professional French language capability. / Experience across multiple industries and international transaction environments. Scope of Work: / Lead strategic international M&A transactions from opportunity assessment through signing and closing. / Coordinate all due diligence workstreams and external advisers. / Prepare valuation analyses, executive presentations, and decision materials. / Support negotiations, governance, and executive stakeholder management throughout the transaction lifecycle. / Act as the central execution lead across concurrent international M&A projects. Ideal Profiles: / A Vice President or Director from a bulge bracket investment bank or another leading international M&A advisory firm with extensive international transaction experience. / A senior Corporate Development professional who has repeatedly led international acquisitions and divestitures from evaluation through closing. / A former MBB consultant or other top-tier strategy consultant who has subsequently built significant hands-on M&A execution experience and combines strategic thinking with exceptional executive communication skills.

We are supporting a PE-backed services business in its search for a senior interim professional to lead a major cost reduction programme within its Spanish operations. The business employs approximately 2,000 people in Spain and operates in a highly people-intensive environment. The successful candidate will take ownership of the cost reduction programme and drive it through hands-on execution and delivery of measurable P&L savings. The business has access to external advisors and additional project support, but requires a senior leader who can close the execution gap, take accountability for the programme, and maintain a high pace of implementation. This is a full-time, hands-on leadership role for an experienced restructuring or transformation professional who can focus exclusively on the programme and operate effectively in a PE-backed environment. The project is expected to run for 6-12 months. Responsibilities: / Lead the design and execution of a company-wide cost reduction and restructuring programme. / Identify, prioritise, and implement cost-reduction opportunities across the organisation. / Translate cost-reduction objectives into concrete initiatives, implementation plans, and financial targets. / Drive initiatives through execution and ensure savings translate into measurable P&L impact. / Lead organisational and workforce-related restructuring initiatives in a people-intensive services environment. / Establish effective programme governance, tracking, and accountability. / Work alongside external advisors and project resources while retaining ownership of programme execution. / Manage the operational and organisational implications of cost-reduction measures. / Work closely with senior management and the PE-backed shareholder to maintain pace and alignment throughout the programme. Requirements: / Significant experience leading cost reduction, restructuring, performance improvement, or transformation programmes. / Demonstrated hands-on experience delivering substantial cost reductions in services or other people-intensive businesses. / Strong project leadership and execution capabilities, with the seniority to independently own a major transformation programme. / Experience with organisational and workforce restructuring and familiarity with the Spanish labour environment. / Ability to operate at high pace and translate restructuring objectives into measurable financial results. / Experience working with senior management and demanding stakeholders in complex business environments. / Professional fluency in Spanish and English. / Ability to work full-time and be regularly present in Madrid. Nice to Have: / Direct experience with Spanish labour restructuring and collective workforce processes. / Experience in PE-backed businesses or working directly with private equity shareholders. / Experience within tech-enabled services, financial services, BPO, processing, or similar operationally complex service businesses. / Background in restructuring, performance improvement, value creation, or senior operational leadership. Scope of Work: / Cost reduction and restructuring programme leadership. / Hands-on implementation of cost-saving initiatives. / Organisational and workforce restructuring. / P&L savings delivery and tracking. / Programme governance and execution management. / Coordination with external advisors and project resources. / Senior management and shareholder reporting. Ideal Profiles: / A senior restructuring or performance improvement professional with significant hands-on cost-out execution experience. / A senior transformation or operational leader who has personally delivered major cost reduction programmes in people-intensive businesses. / A PE value creation or operating professional with direct responsibility for transformation execution. / A senior restructuring or turnaround advisor with strong implementation credentials and the ability to personally own execution.

We are supporting a global consumer group in its search for a senior M&A professional to support its expansion into alcoholic beverages through acquisitions in Europe. The engagement is expected to run for approximately six to nine months, with a particular focus on potential distillery acquisitions in Scotland. The successful candidate will work alongside the client's existing M&A team, providing senior transaction leadership and judgement throughout the acquisition process. The role will focus on assessing potential opportunities, challenging valuations and transaction assumptions, guiding negotiations and deal terms, and helping the client determine what constitutes an attractive transaction from both a strategic and financial perspective. The candidate should be based in the UK or Ireland and willing to travel to potential acquisition targets as well as periodically to the client's headquarters in India. Responsibilities: / Advise and support the client's M&A team on potential acquisitions within the alcoholic beverages sector. / Assess acquisition opportunities from strategic, commercial, and financial perspectives. / Review and challenge valuations, transaction assumptions, and proposed deal economics. / Provide senior guidance on negotiations, pricing, transaction structure, and key commercial terms. / Bring relevant alcohol and beverage transaction experience to identify potential risks, opportunities, and sector-specific considerations. / Work alongside the client's M&A team throughout diligence and transaction execution. / Support senior management in determining the attractiveness of individual acquisition opportunities. / Participate in discussions with targets, management teams, and other transaction stakeholders as required. Requirements: / Demonstrated senior-level M&A, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, or transaction advisory experience. / Direct transaction experience within alcoholic beverages. / Strong buy-side M&A execution experience, including valuation, negotiation, and transaction structuring. / Experience advising or working with strategic acquirers or corporate M&A teams on significant transactions. / Strong commercial judgement and ability to independently challenge transaction assumptions and recommendations. / Experience working on European and/or UK transactions. / Professional fluency in English. / Based in the UK or Ireland. / Willingness to travel to acquisition targets and periodically to India. Nice to have: / Direct transaction experience involving distilleries or spirits businesses. / Existing relationships within the UK and European alcoholic beverages sector. / Experience with cross-border acquisitions involving international strategic buyers. / Experience advising large consumer or beverage groups on acquisitions and category expansion. Scope of Work: / Strategic assessment of acquisition opportunities. / Valuation review and transaction economics. / Negotiation and deal-term advisory. / Transaction structuring and commercial assessment. / Sector-specific M&A guidance. / Support throughout diligence and transaction execution. / Senior decision support for the client's M&A team and management. Ideal Profiles: / A senior Corporate Development or M&A professional with repeated transaction experience in alcoholic beverages. / A former senior Investment Banker with significant beverage, alcohol, or spirits transaction experience. / An experienced independent M&A professional with strong alcohol-sector expertise and a track record supporting strategic buyers. / A former Corporate Development executive from a major beverage or consumer group with hands-on acquisition experience.

We are supporting a private equity-backed portfolio company in its search for a part-time M&A origination professional to support its buy-and-build strategy within the industrial products sector. The engagement will commence as soon as possible and is expected to require approximately 10–20 hours per week. The successful candidate will take ownership of identifying, mapping, and qualifying acquisition opportunities across fragmented industrial markets. Working closely with the investment team, the role focuses on building a high-quality acquisition pipeline through structured market mapping, target screening, and outbound origination. The position is fully remote, with a preference for candidates based in the United States or Canada. Responsibilities: / Build and maintain acquisition target lists aligned with the company's investment strategy. / Conduct market mapping across relevant industrial manufacturing and distribution sectors. / Identify, qualify, and prioritize acquisition opportunities based on strategic fit, size, ownership profile, and geography. / Support outbound outreach to business owners, intermediaries, and other potential acquisition sources. / Maintain accurate pipeline tracking, qualification notes, and next-step recommendations. / Prepare concise market summaries and target profiles for internal decision-making. Requirements: / Demonstrated experience in M&A origination, Corporate Development, buy-side advisory, or acquisition sourcing. / Proven ability to identify, qualify, and prioritize acquisition targets independently. / Experience supporting buy-and-build or sponsor-backed acquisition strategies. / Strong research, market mapping, and pipeline management capabilities. / Professional fluency in English. Nice to have: / Experience within industrial products, manufacturing, B2B distribution, or related sectors. / Experience sourcing acquisition opportunities across North America. / Familiarity with fragmented founder-owned lower middle market businesses. / Previous exposure to public safety, infrastructure, or industrial safety product markets. Scope of Work: / Target universe definition and screening. / Market mapping and acquisition pipeline development. / Acquisition target qualification. / Outbound origination support. / Pipeline reporting and market intelligence. Ideal Profiles: / A Corporate Development professional with significant buy-side origination experience. / An M&A origination specialist from a private equity-backed portfolio company. / An investment professional with responsibility for acquisition sourcing and pipeline development. / A buy-side M&A advisor with experience identifying founder-owned acquisition opportunities.

An immediate-start commercial due diligence engagement is being run for a private-sector client, with an initial duration of two weeks. The client needs a manager-level CDD professional who can lead or independently drive core diligence workstreams with minimal ramp-up. Publishing or adjacent media-sector exposure is helpful, and very strong German and English are mandatory. Munich is preferred, though remote delivery is acceptable. Responsibilities: / Lead core commercial due diligence workstreams across market sizing, competitor mapping, and growth assessment. / Structure and execute market research, management input synthesis, and customer or expert interview analyses. / Develop investment-oriented findings, commercial insights, and transaction-ready recommendations. / Prepare clear, client-ready presentations and commercial due diligence outputs. / Deliver high-quality work within a fast-paced two-week transaction timeline. / Collaborate effectively with German- and English-speaking stakeholders. Requirements: / Demonstrated commercial due diligence experience with ownership of key workstreams. / Strong experience assessing markets, competitors, customer dynamics, and growth opportunities. / Ability to produce high-quality commercial analysis and investment-oriented recommendations. / Professional fluency in German and English. / Availability to contribute full-time on a daily basis for approximately two weeks. Nice to have: / Previous experience in publishing, media, information services, or adjacent sectors. / Experience supporting commercial due diligence projects in the German market. / Previous experience delivering short-duration, high-intensity transaction engagements. / Based in or able to travel to Munich if required. Scope of Work: / Commercial market assessment. / Competitive landscape analysis. / Growth and investment thesis validation. / Commercial due diligence reporting. / Bilingual stakeholder communication. Ideal Profiles: / A Commercial Due Diligence consultant from a strategy consulting firm with experience leading buy-side diligence workstreams. / A Transaction Advisory or Strategy consultant with significant commercial due diligence experience across multiple industries. / A Commercial Due Diligence specialist with experience delivering fast-paced investment support for private equity clients. / An experienced strategy consultant with strong market analysis skills and transaction exposure.

We are supporting a family office-backed investment firm in its search for a fractional M&A professional to support a recurring pipeline of lower middle market add-on acquisitions. The engagement will commence as soon as possible and is expected to run for several months at approximately 50–75% capacity. The successful candidate will become part of a lean investment team and provide hands-on execution support across multiple live acquisitions. Responsibilities span transaction modelling, presentation development, due diligence coordination, advisor management, financing support, closing activities, and post-close follow-up. The role is fully remote, with a preference for candidates based in the United States. Responsibilities: / Support buy-side acquisition processes from diligence through signing and closing across multiple live transactions. / Build and maintain financial models, acquisition analyses, and transaction-related Excel materials. / Prepare investment presentations, committee materials, and executive-ready PowerPoint deliverables. / Coordinate due diligence workstreams, virtual data rooms, and external advisers including legal counsel, accountants, and lenders. / Support financing, refinancing, closing readiness, and transaction documentation. / Track post-close obligations including working capital adjustments, earn-outs, seller payments, and other transaction milestones. / Work closely with the investment team to maintain execution momentum across an active acquisition pipeline. Requirements: / Demonstrated experience supporting buy-side M&A transactions in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Corporate Development, Transaction Advisory, or similar execution environments. / Strong financial modelling and transaction analysis capabilities. / Advanced PowerPoint skills with experience preparing investment and transaction materials. / Experience coordinating due diligence processes and multiple external advisers. / Ability to manage multiple workstreams independently in a lean investment environment. / Professional fluency in English. Nice to have: / Experience supporting recurring add-on acquisitions within a buy-and-build strategy. / Exposure to refinancing processes and lender coordination. / Experience combining transaction execution with post-close integration follow-up. / Previous experience within a family office, sponsor-backed investment firm, or private equity environment. Scope of Work: / Buy-side transaction execution support. / Financial modelling and valuation analysis. / Investment presentation and committee material preparation. / Due diligence and advisor coordination. / Financing, closing, and post-close execution support. Ideal Profiles: / An Investment Banking Associate or Senior Associate with hands-on buy-side M&A execution experience. / A Private Equity Associate supporting lower middle market acquisitions and portfolio investments. / A Corporate Development Associate with experience executing acquisitions within an active buy-and-build environment. / A Transaction Advisory professional with strong financial modelling skills and end-to-end transaction execution experience.

We are supporting a SaaS company seeking an experienced Interim Order-to-Cash (OTC) professional to stabilise and improve its OTC operations within the German entity. The engagement combines hands-on operational support with process optimisation, audit-proof documentation, and root cause analysis to improve execution quality and prevent recurring issues. Working closely with Finance, Sales, and Salesforce teams, the successful candidate will help establish sustainable controls while reducing the existing operational backlog. This is a hands-on operational improvement mandate rather than a pure transformation or advisory role. The ideal candidate combines deep OTC process expertise with a pragmatic, execution-focused mindset and is comfortable balancing strategic process improvements with day-to-day operational support. Responsibilities: / Support the German OTC team in reducing the existing operational backlog while ensuring accurate and compliant order-to-cash execution. / Establish, document, and optimise audit-ready OTC processes for the German entity based on the existing global process framework. / Perform root cause analysis on recurring process issues across Sales and OTC operations, identifying opportunities to improve execution quality and reduce future errors. / Collaborate closely with the Salesforce team to implement practical guardrails that improve upstream data quality and minimise process failures. / Educate Sales, Finance, and OTC stakeholders on compliant process execution, process ownership, and best practices. / Help align the German entity's OTC operations with the company's broader finance operating model while driving sustainable process improvements. Requirements: / 6–10 years of experience in Order-to-Cash, Finance Operations, Revenue Operations, or OTC transformation roles. / Demonstrated hands-on experience improving OTC processes, internal controls, documentation, and operational execution. / Strong understanding of SaaS or subscription-based business models and their Order-to-Cash processes. / Practical working experience with both SAP and Salesforce across order management, billing, revenue, or customer operations workflows. / Proven ability to collaborate across Finance, Sales, Operations, and Systems teams while driving process improvements. / Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, improve process discipline, and establish sustainable operational controls. Nice to have: / Experience supporting German or DACH finance organisations. / Exposure to shared services or multi-entity international operating environments. / Experience leading operational remediation, stabilisation, or backlog reduction initiatives. / Experience preparing finance processes and controls for audit or compliance requirements. Scope of Work: / Stabilise the German OTC operation and support the reduction of the existing operational backlog. / Establish and document audit-ready Order-to-Cash processes aligned with the global process framework. / Improve process quality through structured root cause analysis, stakeholder education, and cross-functional collaboration. / Implement practical process guardrails together with Finance, Sales, and Salesforce teams to reduce recurring operational issues and improve execution quality. / Deliver a sustainable, well-documented OTC operating model over an initial 3–4 month interim engagement. Ideal Profiles: / An Order-to-Cash Manager or OTC Process Lead from a SaaS or subscription-based business who has successfully stabilised and improved finance operations while remaining hands-on in daily execution. / A Finance Transformation or Business Process Improvement Manager with deep OTC expertise, practical SAP and Salesforce experience, and a strong track record of implementing sustainable finance processes and internal controls. / An interim Finance Operations or Revenue Operations specialist who repeatedly supports companies through operational clean-up, process remediation, and OTC transformation projects, combining strategic process thinking with hands-on delivery.

We are looking to engage a project focused on supporting M&A growth for a management consulting firm. The firm has operations in Belgium, France, Germany, and the Netherlands and aims to accelerate growth through targeted M&A activities as part of its 2030 strategy. The engagement involves identifying strategic targets and establishing initial contact to set up meetings. This initiative supports the firm's expansion and market positioning objectives. Responsibilities: - Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for identifying potential M&A targets that align with the firm's 2030 growth objectives. - Conduct detailed market analysis and data extraction to evaluate companies that meet predefined strategic criteria. - Initiate first contacts with identified targets and organize set-up meetings to facilitate early engagement. - Collaborate with internal stakeholders to refine target lists and adjust outreach strategies based on ongoing feedback. Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in M&A processes, including target identification, strategic analysis, and deal structuring. - Strong analytical and data extraction skills supported by a thorough understanding of market research techniques. - Proven ability to initiate contact and establish meetings with key strategic targets in a competitive environment. - Excellent communication and project management skills, with the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Nice to have: - Familiarity with the management consulting industry and an understanding of its market dynamics. - Experience in cross-border M&A activities and a well-established network within European markets. Scope of Work: • Analyze the client’s strategic 2030 objectives and review the predefined list of key strategic targets. • Perform comprehensive market research and data extraction to identify additional potential M&A candidates that align with the firm's goals. • Develop and execute an outreach plan to establish first contacts with identified targets, including scheduling meetings and following up on initial interactions. • Coordinate with internal teams to continuously refine the target list and ensure alignment with the overall growth strategy.