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We are supporting a senior dealmaker in building a reusable M&A modeling and presentation toolkit to support personal preparation and business-development workstreams. The engagement requires an experienced M&A or investment banking professional with substantial hands-on acquisition modeling experience to construct a suite of best-in-class Excel models and accompanying PowerPoint output pages. The toolkit will be populated with provided case data and assumptions, iteratively tested, and refined to ensure outputs are accurate, polished, and immediately usable in live deal contexts. Responsibilities: / Build a reusable comparable companies analysis (trading comps) template with dynamic input/output structure / Construct a precedent transactions analysis template suitable for benchmarking M&A multiples / Develop a discounted cash flow (DCF) model with full WACC build, terminal value methodology, and sensitivity tables / Build an accretion/dilution analysis model capturing pro forma EPS impact, synergies, and financing structures / Create a football field valuation summary that dynamically pulls from each underlying valuation methodology / Construct a value bridge / waterfall analysis showing equity value build-up from enterprise value / Design PowerPoint-ready output pages, think-cell-style, that mirror institutional banking presentation standards / Populate the toolkit with provided case data, iterate based on output testing, and validate model integrity / Ensure outputs translate cleanly from Excel to PowerPoint with minimal manual formatting required Requirements: / Possess several years of hands-on M&A or investment banking experience with demonstrable acquisition modeling on live transactions / Demonstrate mastery of core valuation methodologies including trading comps, precedent transactions, DCF, accretion/dilution, and LBO analysis / Show advanced Excel proficiency including dynamic formula architecture, scenario toggles, and best-practice model design / Exhibit institutional-quality PowerPoint and think-cell output design capabilities, with attention to typography, alignment, and professional formatting / Demonstrate the ability to translate complex financial outputs into clean, decision-grade visual deliverables / Possess fluent written and spoken English to support iterative feedback and toolkit refinement Nice to Have: / Prior experience building or maintaining modeling templates for a banking, advisory, or PE team / Exposure to think-cell, Macabacus, or other banking productivity add-ins / Familiarity with multiple industry verticals to ensure toolkit templates remain sector-agnostic / Experience producing client-ready pitch books or investment committee materials Scope of Work: / Delivery of a complete, reusable Excel modeling toolkit covering comps, DCF, accretion/dilution, football field, and value bridge / Delivery of accompanying PowerPoint output pages designed for one-click copy-paste from Excel / Iterative testing using provided case data to validate model integrity and output quality / Documentation of model assumptions, structure, and usage instructions where appropriate / Estimated engagement length of 2–6 weeks depending on scope of refinements and number of templates delivered

We are supporting a German portfolio company of a leading private equity investor in its search for an interim M&A professional to lead the execution of several live acquisition opportunities. The company is actively pursuing multiple transactions currently in exclusivity and at the initial review stage, requiring immediate support from an experienced deal execution professional. The engagement is expected to commence within one to two weeks and will run for approximately three to four months. Working closely with the CEO of the portfolio company and the investor's Portfolio M&A function, the successful candidate will assume day-to-day ownership of transaction execution, coordinating all workstreams from target evaluation through signing. The role follows a predominantly remote working model with occasional on-site presence in Mannheim for kick-off meetings and key transaction milestones. Responsibilities / Lead the execution of multiple live buy-side M&A transactions from initial assessment through signing and closing readiness. / Build and review financial analyses, valuation models, and investment materials supporting acquisition decisions. / Coordinate financial, legal, tax, commercial, and operational due diligence workstreams across internal stakeholders and external advisers. / Manage transaction timelines, issue tracking, governance, and stakeholder communication throughout the deal process. / Support negotiations, transaction structuring, and preparation of decision-ready materials for management and shareholders. / Drive efficient progression of transactions while maintaining alignment between the portfolio company, external advisers, and the private equity sponsor. Requirements / 6–10 years of M&A, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, or Transaction Advisory experience with demonstrable ownership of live transaction execution. / Proven ability to independently lead buy-side M&A processes across valuation, due diligence, execution, and signing. / Strong financial modelling and valuation capability, including preparation of investment materials for senior decision-makers. / Experience coordinating multiple internal stakeholders and external advisers across concurrent transaction workstreams. / Professional fluency in English and German. / Willingness to travel occasionally to Mannheim for project kick-off and key transaction meetings. Nice to Have / Previous experience within private equity portfolio companies or sponsor-backed environments. / Experience in IT services, managed services, software, or broader technology sectors. / Exposure to both advisory-side M&A and in-house Corporate Development. / Experience supporting serial acquisition or buy-and-build strategies. Scope of Work / Lead the execution of multiple live acquisition opportunities over a three- to four-month engagement. / Coordinate all due diligence workstreams, external advisers, and transaction governance. / Prepare valuation analyses, investment materials, and recommendations supporting acquisition decisions. / Work closely with senior management and the private equity sponsor to drive transactions efficiently through signing. / Occasional on-site collaboration with management and key stakeholders in Mannheim throughout the engagement.

We are supporting an energy storage platform in its search for an interim Commercial Project Manager to support the commercial delivery of large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in Germany. The engagement starts immediately and is expected to run through September or October, supporting the team while the permanent organisation continues to grow. The role is primarily remote, with occasional office presence preferred for candidates located near Heidelberg, Frankfurt, or Munich. This is a commercially focused project management role rather than a technical engineering position. The successful candidate will act as the commercial coordinator across multiple internal functions, maintaining project business cases, managing contracts and procurement activities, tracking budgets and schedules, and ensuring that all commercial workstreams remain aligned from Ready-to-Build through project delivery and handover into Asset Management. Responsibilities: / Maintain and continuously update the commercial project business case and Excel-based financial tracking model throughout the project lifecycle. / Coordinate commercial, technical, procurement, legal, and operational stakeholders to ensure consistent project execution and reporting. / Own commercial project controls including budget tracking, forecasting, scheduling, reporting, and overall commercial governance from Ready-to-Build through Commercial Operation Date (COD). / Organise, maintain, and administer project contracts and commercial documentation throughout delivery. / Lead tendering and procurement activities together with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. / Consolidate information from multiple departments into clear project reporting and decision-ready management updates. / Support the structured commercial handover of completed projects into the Asset Management function. Requirements: / Approximately 6–10 years of commercial project management experience within infrastructure, renewable energy, power, utilities, or comparable capital-intensive project environments. / Strong commercial mindset with demonstrated experience managing project business cases, budgets, contracts, procurement, and financial reporting. / Advanced Excel skills with practical experience maintaining project business cases and commercial tracking models. / Proven ability to coordinate multiple cross-functional stakeholders and maintain commercial oversight across complex delivery projects. / Professional fluency in German. Nice to have: / Previous experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) or grid-scale renewable energy projects. / Experience supporting projects from Ready-to-Build through COD and handover into Asset Management. / Proximity to Heidelberg, Frankfurt, or Munich. / Experience working within owner-side renewable energy developers or energy infrastructure platforms. Scope of Work: / Commercial governance of active BESS delivery projects in Germany. / Ownership of project business cases, commercial reporting, and Excel-based financial tracking. / Coordination of procurement, tendering, contract administration, and commercial documentation. / Cross-functional coordination across commercial, technical, and operational teams throughout project delivery. / Preparation of structured project handovers into Asset Management. Ideal Profiles: / A Commercial Project Manager from a renewable energy developer or infrastructure company with strong commercial ownership of utility-scale delivery projects. / A Project Controls or Commercial Manager with experience managing budgets, contracts, procurement, and reporting across capital-intensive energy or infrastructure projects. / An interim commercial project professional who combines strong financial discipline, excellent Excel capability, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders across the delivery lifecycle.

We are supporting an established corporate in its search for a senior M&A professional to lead a strategic buy-side acquisition from opportunity assessment through signing and closing. The engagement is expected to commence in September and will run for approximately three to four months, with the possibility of supporting an additional acquisition thereafter. The role requires direct ownership of transaction execution, coordination of external diligence and advisory providers, and ideally prior M&A experience in logistics, transportation, or related sectors. Beyond coordinating advisers, the successful candidate is expected to independently assess, challenge, and synthesize due diligence findings into clear recommendations for senior decision-makers. Professional French language capability is essential, alongside flexibility for occasional on-site meetings in Paris. Responsibilities: / Lead the full buy-side M&A process from opportunity assessment through due diligence, negotiation support, and closing readiness. / Coordinate external service providers across legal, financial, tax, commercial, HR, IT, operational, and other transaction workstreams. / Drive transaction timelines, governance, issue tracking, budget oversight, and stakeholder communication throughout the acquisition process. / Participate in management and due diligence meetings, coordinate agendas, document key outcomes, and ensure timely follow-up across all workstreams. / Conduct supplementary market and desktop research where appropriate to validate assumptions and critically assess adviser recommendations. / Review and challenge due diligence findings, including Quality of Earnings, net debt adjustments, working capital analyses, business plan assumptions, and other key transaction outputs. / Translate due diligence findings into valuation recommendations, binding offer documentation, and executive decision materials. / Review and translate key French-language VDR documentation into English, ensuring critical transaction information is accurately communicated to the wider deal team. / Represent the client in discussions with management teams, external advisers, and counterparties, attending occasional on-site meetings in Paris as required. Requirements: / 10+ years of M&A, Corporate Development, or Transaction Advisory experience with demonstrable end-to-end ownership of buy-side acquisitions. / Strong track record leading complex transaction execution and coordinating multiple external advisers and diligence workstreams simultaneously. / Demonstrated ability to independently review, challenge, and validate external due diligence outputs and transaction assumptions. / Strong financial analysis and valuation capabilities, including preparation and interpretation of valuation analyses and executive decision materials. / Professional French language capability, with the ability to lead meetings and review transaction documentation in live deal environments. / Ability to engage confidently with senior management teams, shareholders, and external advisers throughout the transaction lifecycle. Nice to have: / Previous experience with a bulge bracket investment bank or another leading international M&A advisory firm. / Relevant transaction experience within logistics, transportation, freight, supply chain, or closely related sectors. / Cross-border European transaction experience in multilingual environments. / Experience acting as the senior deal lead on compressed interim mandates. / Exposure to both in-house Corporate Development and advisory-side M&A execution. / Experience reviewing Quality of Earnings reports, net debt analyses, working capital adjustments, and business plan validations. / Based in Paris or willing to travel regularly for management and adviser meetings. Scope of Work: / Lead the end-to-end buy-side acquisition process from opportunity assessment through signing and closing. / Coordinate all internal and external due diligence workstreams, including the review, translation, and synthesis of key French-language transaction documentation. / Review, challenge, and synthesize due diligence findings into valuation recommendations, binding offer documentation, and executive decision materials. / Manage transaction governance, stakeholder communication, reporting, and decision-making support for senior leadership. / Attend management and adviser meetings in Paris as required, with the potential to support additional acquisition opportunities following completion of the initial project. Ideal Profiles: / A Director or Managing Director from a bulge bracket investment bank or another leading international M&A advisory firm with extensive buy-side execution experience across complex transactions. / A senior Corporate Development executive who previously built their career in investment banking or top-tier M&A advisory and has repeatedly led acquisitions from opportunity assessment through closing. / A highly experienced interim M&A professional with a strong track record of leading French or cross-border European acquisitions, comfortable operating on equal footing with management teams, shareholders, and external advisers.

We are supporting the newly established Corporate Development function of a multi-billion-revenue corporate in the building products and industrials sector. The client is seeking an interim M&A professional to provide immediate execution support while a permanent hire is being recruited. Working directly alongside the Head of Corporate Development, the successful candidate will help build the function while supporting live acquisition opportunities as they emerge. This is a highly hands-on execution role rather than a strategic leadership position. The successful candidate will build financial models, prepare presentation materials, coordinate due diligence, and support live acquisition projects across the full transaction lifecycle. In addition to deal execution, the role offers the opportunity to help establish and shape a newly created Corporate Development function within the organization. The engagement is initially expected to run for approximately two months, with the possibility of extension and potential conversion into a permanent position. Responsibilities: / Support the evaluation of acquisition opportunities through strategic assessment, financial analysis, and valuation in close collaboration with the Head of Corporate Development and business unit leaders. / Build and maintain financial models, valuation analyses, and investment materials supporting live M&A opportunities. / Prepare high-quality PowerPoint presentations, investment memoranda, and other transaction-related materials for senior management and decision-makers. / Coordinate due diligence processes, managing internal workstreams and external advisors throughout transaction execution. / Support acquisition projects from initial opportunity assessment through signing, closing, and early post-merger integration planning. / Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across finance, legal, commercial, operations, and business units to ensure efficient transaction execution. / Maintain transaction documentation, project timelines, and reporting to ensure decision readiness throughout the deal process. / Contribute to the continued development of the Corporate Development function by supporting processes, templates, and best practices as the team grows. Requirements: / 3–5 years of relevant M&A experience within Investment Banking, Corporate Development, or a comparable transaction advisory environment. / Demonstrated ability to independently build financial models, perform valuation analyses, and prepare transaction-ready presentation materials. / Strong hands-on transaction execution experience across target evaluation, due diligence, signing, and closing activities. / Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills with the ability to deliver high-quality analytical and presentation outputs under tight timelines. / Strong project management and organizational skills with experience coordinating multiple internal stakeholders and external advisors. / Professional fluency in English. / Ability to work on-site in Northern Virginia four days per week (Monday–Thursday), with hybrid flexibility. Nice to Have: / Previous experience within the building products, building materials, manufacturing, or broader industrials sector. / Experience combining Investment Banking and in-house Corporate Development exposure. / Familiarity with post-merger integration planning. / Interest in AI-enabled productivity tools and modern Corporate Development workflows. Scope of Work: / Support live acquisition opportunities from target evaluation through signing, closing, and early integration planning. / Build financial models, valuation analyses, investment materials, and executive presentations supporting transaction decision-making. / Coordinate due diligence workstreams and manage communication across internal stakeholders and external advisors. / Support the ongoing build-out of the Corporate Development function during an initial two-month interim engagement, with the possibility of extension and long-term employment. Ideal Profiles: / An Investment Banking Associate with approximately three to five years of M&A execution experience who is looking to transition into an in-house Corporate Development role and enjoys hands-on deal execution. / A Corporate Development Associate or Manager with experience supporting acquisitions from target evaluation through execution, combining strong analytical skills with excellent stakeholder coordination. / A transaction professional with experience across both Investment Banking and Corporate Development who is comfortable building models, preparing executive materials, coordinating due diligence, and contributing to the development of a growing in-house M&A function.

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.

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 supporting a client on a live buy-side M&A transaction currently at the Indication of Interest (IoI) stage. The target company operates in the electronics sector and forms part of a larger corporate group. As the transaction progresses toward a more advanced offer stage, the client is seeking an experienced M&A Associate to take ownership of the financial modelling and valuation work while coordinating the financial due diligence process. The role combines two core responsibilities: developing the buy-side financial business plan and investment case, and managing the due diligence process to ensure timely delivery of information and analysis. This is a lean, execution-focused engagement suited to an Associate or Senior Associate who is comfortable working independently with limited supervision. As the client is based in New Jersey, candidates must be able to work within US East Coast business hours. Responsibilities: / Build and maintain the core buy-side financial model, including a fully integrated three-statement operating model and valuation outputs. / Develop the financial business plan and assess the investment impact to support the client's acquisition decision. / Perform DCF, comparable company, and precedent transaction analyses to establish and refine the valuation range. / Own and coordinate the financial due diligence process, managing request lists, workstreams, and information flow with the target company and external advisors. / Analyse target financials, including earnings quality, working capital, net debt, and other key value drivers influencing the investment case. / Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate downside risks and investment assumptions. / Prepare investment and decision-making materials summarising valuation conclusions, diligence findings, risks, and recommendations. / Support the refinement of the initial indication of interest into a more developed offer as the transaction advances. Requirements: / 3–5 years of transaction experience in Investment Banking M&A, Corporate Finance, or Financial Due Diligence / Transaction Services. / Demonstrated ability to independently build and maintain integrated three-statement financial models and valuation models supporting buy-side investment decisions. / Strong command of DCF, trading comparables, and precedent transaction valuation methodologies. / Hands-on experience managing or coordinating financial due diligence workstreams on live M&A transactions. / Ability to work autonomously in a lean deal team and take ownership of key deliverables. / Professional fluency in English. / Availability to work within US East Coast business hours throughout the engagement. Nice to Have: / Previous buy-side transaction experience from a corporate development, private equity, or strategic acquisition environment. / Experience preparing investment committee materials or board-level transaction presentations. / Quality of Earnings (QoE) experience. / Prior exposure to the electronics sector. Scope of Work: / Develop and own the buy-side financial business plan and valuation model for a live acquisition opportunity. / Coordinate and manage the financial due diligence process from the IoI stage through the next phases of the transaction. / Deliver financial analysis and investment recommendations supporting the client's acquisition decision. / Work directly with the client and external advisors as part of a lean, remote deal team operating on US East Coast business hours. / Initial engagement of approximately 8–12 weeks, with the possibility of extension as the transaction progresses. Ideal Profiles: / An M&A Associate or Senior Associate (3–5 years) from a bulge-bracket, elite boutique, or mid-market investment bank with a strong track record in financial modelling, valuation, and live transaction execution. / A Financial Due Diligence or Transaction Services Associate / Senior Associate from a Big Four Deals practice or specialist advisory firm who combines strong financial analysis with hands-on transaction execution and valuation experience. / A hybrid profile with experience across investment banking, transaction services, corporate development, or private equity, bringing deep financial modelling capabilities together with practical buy-side due diligence experience.

We are supporting a leading healthcare platform, recently acquired by a leading global private equity firm, in the development of a new strategic growth initiative beyond its core business. The company has continued to grow strongly in recent years, both organically and through M&A, and is now entering a new phase focused on launching adjacent business verticals to sustain high growth over the coming decade. The business is uniquely positioned to succeed in this expansion, with deep sector expertise, an international footprint, strong professional leadership, a large client base, and robust operational and digital capabilities that can be leveraged to accelerate entry into adjacent segments. Combined with the backing of a leading global private equity investor, the company has both the ambition and the resources to build a category-defining platform. The Strategy Project Manager will support the Global Head of Strategy in developing a new business venture from concept through pilot, launch, and scale-up. The role will involve orchestrating a cross-functional initiative across operational, technological, commercial, regulatory, and other relevant workstreams. Working closely with internal experts and external partners, the candidate will be responsible for driving progress, removing roadblocks, and ensuring successful delivery. The environment is highly dynamic, fast-paced, and intellectually demanding, requiring frequent interaction with C-suite executives, functional leadership, and 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: / Develop the business model and operational plan for a new venture, defining next steps to ensure momentum, traction, and progress. / Lead the planning and execution of a new business vertical, taking the initiative from concept through pilot, launch, and scale-up. / Define business and operational requirements, ensuring that the right solutions, resources, and external partners are identified and mobilized. / Coordinate cross-functional workstreams across operational, technical, commercial, regulatory, and other participating functions. / Challenge stakeholders constructively, remove roadblocks, and ensure progress against timelines and business objectives. / Conduct financial analysis, market research, competitor assessments, and industry mapping to identify value pockets and prioritise investment opportunities. / Build business cases and quantify the commercial and operational rationale for new initiatives. / Prepare, present, and defend materials for steering committees, governance forums, C-level executives, and shareholders. / Translate strategic hypotheses into actionable implementation plans aligned with the broader investment thesis and growth agenda. / Take ownership of additional activities required to move the initiative forward, including hands-on support for capability building, team sourcing, vendor coordination, or operational setup where needed. Requirements: / Possess 2–3 years of experience in strategy, business development, venture building, management consulting, corporate development, project management, or a related field. / Have a background in management consulting, in-house corporate strategy, business development, project management, or venture-building environments. / Show proven ability to move projects from concept to implementation. / Show experience launching new initiatives, ventures, products, business models, or business verticals, ideally from idea 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 clear business and investment rationale. / Have strong analytical skills, including financial analysis, business-case development, market research, and competitor assessment. / Have strong written and oral communication skills with senior audiences, including C-level executives, functional leadership, and shareholders. / Possess professional-level English and Spanish, both spoken and written. / Demonstrate drive, ownership, and commitment to delivering against an ambitious business plan. / Show intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a continuous-learning mindset. / Demonstrate a hands-on attitude and willingness to step beyond formal responsibilities when required to ensure successful execution. Nice to Have: / Experience in healthcare, life sciences, medtech, digital health, or another regulated industry. / Prior exposure to PE-backed or investor-driven environments. / Experience with venture building, market entry, greenfield expansion, or new business model development. / Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives involving operational, regulatory, technology, commercial, and other specialist stakeholders. Scope of Work: / Freelance role supporting the company’s Strategy & Business Development function. / Initial duration of 6–12 months, with potential to extend as required. / Possibility to start on a part-time basis and ramp up to full-time during the first months. / Ownership of discrete strategic and operational workstreams from ideation through execution. / Production of investment-grade financial analysis, market assessment, and business cases for C-level and shareholder approval. / Coordination of internal and external stakeholders to support pilot launch and subsequent commercial rollout. / Support to the broader growth agenda, including new verticals, market-entry models, and adjacent opportunities. Location: / Madrid-based role, with availability to travel periodically within Spain. 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, commercial diligence, or venture-building engagements — now seeking a first in-house, investor-adjacent execution role at a PE-backed platform. / A corporate strategy, business development, project management, or venture-building professional with ~2–4 years at a mid- to large-cap corporate, PE-backed company, or regulated business, 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, BD, project management, or venture-building seat, combining analytical rigour with in-house execution exposure. / An entrepreneurial operator with strong structure, analytical discipline, and the ability to coordinate complex cross-functional initiatives in a fast-moving environment.

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.