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

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 on September 1 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 client in its search for a German-speaking Commercial Due Diligence consultant to support the buy-side assessment of a marketing agency. The engagement is expected to start as soon as possible and run full-time for approximately four weeks. The successful candidate will take ownership of key diligence workstreams and assess the target’s market positioning, customer base, growth potential, commercial risks, and underlying business model. The role requires strong buy-side CDD experience, professional fluency in German and English, and ideally relevant exposure to marketing agencies, media, digital services, or adjacent business-services sectors. The engagement can be delivered primarily remotely, with potential access to Berlin, Hamburg, or Munich considered beneficial. Responsibilities: / Lead or materially own commercial due diligence workstreams for the buy-side assessment of the target marketing agency. / Assess market attractiveness, competitive positioning, customer dynamics, growth opportunities, and key commercial risks. / Analyse sector-specific business model drivers, including service mix, client concentration, customer retention, pricing, and revenue visibility. / Conduct or support customer interviews, expert interviews, market research, and commercial analysis where required. / Synthesise diligence findings into clear, investor-ready conclusions, recommendations, and presentation materials. / Engage effectively with German- and English-speaking stakeholders and review materials in both languages. / Deliver high-quality outputs within a compressed four-week transaction timeline. Requirements: / Proven buy-side Commercial Due Diligence experience with ownership of significant workstreams. / Typically 4–8 years of relevant Commercial Due Diligence or strategy consulting experience, with demonstrated ownership of key buy-side diligence workstreams. / Strong capabilities across market analysis, competitive assessment, customer analysis, growth evaluation, and commercial risk assessment. / Relevant exposure to marketing services, agencies, media, digital services, or adjacent business-services sectors. / Professional fluency in German and English, with German at approximately C1 level or above. / Ability to start at short notice and commit full-time for approximately four weeks. / Strong PowerPoint, analytical, and investor-facing communication skills. Nice to have: / Direct prior diligence experience involving marketing agencies, digital marketing businesses, or communications services companies. / Experience conducting customer interviews and building market or growth models. / Experience supporting private equity, corporate acquisition, or investor-led diligence processes. / Availability for occasional in-person work in Berlin, Hamburg, or Munich. Scope of Work: / Commercial due diligence planning and hypothesis development. / Market sizing, market attractiveness, and competitive analysis. / Customer, growth, and commercial risk assessment. / Review of the target’s service mix, client concentration, positioning, and revenue drivers. / Customer and expert interviews where required. / Synthesis of findings into transaction-ready reports and presentations.

We are supporting a PE-backed software company in its search for an Interim Contract-to-Cash (C2C) Manager to stabilise its billing and revenue operations following a recent carve-out and system transition. The business has been operating independently since the beginning of the year and is now focused on resolving contract migration issues, reducing a significant invoicing backlog, and restoring reliable day-to-day Contract-to-Cash operations. The successful candidate will take operational ownership of an established C2C team of approximately 10 professionals and work closely with the incoming Head of Finance. This is a hands-on operational leadership role for someone who combines strong Contract-to-Cash expertise with a practical understanding of software, SaaS, subscription, and professional services revenue models. The engagement is expected to start as soon as possible and run full-time for approximately three to four months. The role is remote, with proximity to Frankfurt considered beneficial but not required. Responsibilities: / Lead the day-to-day operations of the Contract-to-Cash function and manage an established team of approximately 10 professionals. / Stabilise billing, invoicing, and related finance processes following the recent carve-out and system transition. / Resolve migrated contract issues, billing exceptions, and operational bottlenecks affecting customer invoicing. / Reduce the invoicing backlog and restore timely, accurate, and reliable billing operations. / Oversee operational processes across invoicing, contract administration, revenue recognition, and receivables. / Bring structure, accountability, and consistent execution to the existing C2C team. / Support the onboarding and development of team members where required. / Partner closely with the incoming Head of Finance and other business stakeholders to resolve issues and improve operational performance. / Introduce practical controls, workflows, ownership structures, and KPIs to support sustainable Contract-to-Cash operations. Requirements: / Approximately 6–8 years of relevant experience in Contract-to-Cash, Order-to-Cash, billing operations, revenue operations, or receivables management. / Strong hands-on understanding of software, SaaS, subscription, or recurring-revenue business models. / Demonstrated experience managing operational billing and invoicing processes in a complex business environment. / Practical knowledge of contract administration, revenue recognition, invoicing, and accounts receivable processes. / Proven people-management experience within an operational finance or Contract-to-Cash team. / Track record of stabilising underperforming processes, resolving backlogs, and improving day-to-day execution. / Strong organisational skills and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment. / Professional fluency in English. Nice to Have: / Experience supporting a carve-out, separation, or post-go-live stabilisation programme. / Experience with subscription billing platforms such as Zuora or comparable systems. / Background in a PE-backed software or technology company. / Experience with professional services billing alongside subscription revenue. / German language skills. / Proximity to Frankfurt or availability for occasional in-person meetings. Scope of Work: / Stabilise the Contract-to-Cash function following a recent carve-out and system transition. / Resolve contract migration issues and billing exceptions. / Reduce the invoicing backlog and restore normal service levels. / Lead and support the existing operational C2C team. / Improve controls, workflows, accountability, and reporting. / Support the incoming Head of Finance during the transition and stabilisation phase.

We are supporting a PE-backed professional services platform in its search for an interim Post-Merger Integration Project Manager to coordinate the integration of a newly acquired business. The company has grown through acquisitions and is preparing for its next integration, requiring an experienced project manager to drive execution across multiple functional workstreams. The engagement is expected to commence shortly and will run for approximately four to six weeks, requiring around 4 days per week. Functional experts already own the individual workstreams; the successful candidate will ensure that all activities remain coordinated, stakeholders stay aligned, risks are escalated appropriately, and the integration progresses according to plan. The role requires strong business judgement, diplomacy, and the ability to work effectively across multiple functions without direct reporting authority. Responsibilities: / Coordinate the execution of the post-merger integration across multiple functional workstreams, ensuring alignment with the overall integration plan. / Drive governance through structured project planning, action tracking, milestone management, and regular status reporting. / Coordinate stakeholders across systems integration, sales and marketing, CRM, pricing, accounting, operational KPIs, SOPs, and other business functions. / Identify dependencies, execution risks, and blockers, ensuring that issues are escalated and resolved in a timely manner. / Maintain visibility across all integration activities and ensure that stakeholders remain informed and accountable throughout the project. / Facilitate productive collaboration between the acquiring business, the acquired management team, and functional leaders, recognising that the original owner will remain actively involved after closing. Requirements: / Approximately 4–8 years of experience in project management, PMO, post-merger integration, or cross-functional transformation programmes. / Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple business workstreams and stakeholders in complex project environments. / Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority. / Commercially minded with sufficient business understanding to identify gaps, challenge assumptions, and ensure effective cross-functional communication. / Excellent communication skills and professional fluency in English. / Must be located within US time zones. Nice to Have: / Previous experience supporting post-merger integrations within PE-backed or acquisitive organisations. / Exposure to professional services, consulting, outsourced services, or HR services businesses. / Experience working with integration playbooks, governance frameworks, and structured PMI methodologies. / Familiarity with systems integration, CRM, finance, or operational transformation initiatives. Scope of Work: / Coordinate the execution of a structured post-merger integration across multiple business functions. / Maintain governance through action tracking, milestone management, risk identification, and executive reporting. / Ensure effective communication and alignment across all functional stakeholders throughout the integration. / Support leadership by maintaining visibility, resolving execution gaps, and driving delivery against the integration plan. Ideal Profiles: / A Project Manager or PMO professional with hands-on experience coordinating post-merger integrations or complex transformation programmes across multiple business functions. / A management consultant or transformation professional experienced in driving cross-functional execution, governance, and stakeholder alignment within fast-paced organisations. / An integration or programme manager from a PE-backed or acquisitive business who has coordinated functional workstreams while ensuring delivery against structured integration plans.

We are supporting a well-established US middle-market M&A advisory firm in its search for an experienced M&A professional to work directly alongside the founder, initially on an interim basis with the intention of transitioning into a long-term leadership role. The firm has advised business owners for more than 20 years, specialising primarily in sell-side transactions with typical deal sizes between USD 30 million and 100 million. This is considerably broader than a traditional execution role. While the successful candidate will lead live M&A transactions, they will also work closely with the founder to improve the overall business, contribute to operational and commercial initiatives, and gradually assume greater responsibility across the firm. The ideal candidate is an experienced M&A generalist who combines strong transaction execution with commercial judgement, entrepreneurial thinking, and the ambition to grow into a leadership position. The role follows a hybrid working model, with increased on-site collaboration in New York or Palm Beach during the initial phase of the engagement, transitioning to greater remote flexibility over time. Responsibilities / Lead sell-side M&A engagements from initial client preparation through transaction execution and closing. / Manage buyer processes, due diligence, negotiations, transaction materials, and overall project execution across multiple live mandates. / Work directly alongside the founder to improve internal processes, operational effectiveness, and commercial performance across the business. / Identify opportunities to strengthen marketing, business development, client delivery, and other firm-wide initiatives beyond individual transactions. / Review and oversee work produced by junior team members while providing guidance and mentoring where appropriate. / Build trusted relationships with business owners and act as a senior adviser throughout the transaction lifecycle. / Contribute to the long-term development of the firm, with increasing leadership responsibility over time. Requirements / Approximately 7–10 years of experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Development, or M&A Advisory. / Demonstrated experience independently leading both buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions. / Strong financial modelling, valuation, negotiation, and transaction execution capabilities. / Commercial mindset with the ability to identify operational improvements beyond transaction execution. / Entrepreneurial attitude and interest in helping grow a boutique advisory business. / Excellent communication and relationship management skills. / Willingness to work on-site in either New York or Palm Beach during the initial onboarding phase, with increasing remote flexibility as the engagement progresses. Nice to Have / Previous experience within an entrepreneurial boutique or middle-market M&A advisory firm. / Experience improving business operations, commercial processes, marketing, or business development. / Leadership or mentoring experience with analysts and associates. / Interest in transitioning from an interim engagement into a long-term leadership role. Scope of Work / Lead live middle-market sell-side M&A transactions from preparation through closing. / Support selected buy-side opportunities where appropriate. / Work alongside the founder to improve operational, commercial, and organisational aspects of the business. / Help establish the foundations for a long-term leadership transition within the firm. Ideal Profiles / A Vice President or Director from a middle-market investment bank seeking a broader entrepreneurial role with long-term leadership potential. / A senior Corporate Development or M&A advisory professional who enjoys combining transaction execution with business building and operational improvement. / An experienced M&A generalist who has successfully led both buy-side and sell-side transactions and is motivated by the opportunity to help shape and eventually lead an established advisory firm.

We are supporting a PE-backed financial services technology group in its search for a senior Chief of Staff to the Group CEO. The successful candidate will help drive several CEO-level strategic priorities, including AI and automation, operational transformation, commercial build-out, organizational effectiveness, and sponsor-backed value creation across an international platform operating in Europe and Latin America. This is a highly cross-functional execution role requiring someone who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, acting as a force multiplier for the Group CEO across multiple concurrent transformation initiatives. Responsibilities: /Drive coordination, governance, and execution tracking across multiple CEO-priority transformation and value-creation workstreams /Support the Group CEO in setting agenda, sequencing priorities, and maintaining delivery pace across business units and functions /Create clear reporting, decision-support materials, and follow-through mechanisms for senior management and sponsor stakeholders /Work cross-functionally across operations, technology, commercial, and business unit leadership to unblock issues and maintain momentum /Lead the coordination and execution of AI, automation, efficiency, and operating model transformation initiatives. /Act as a force-multiplier in the CEO office across cross-border stakeholder management and special projects / Prepare executive presentations, board materials, and decision papers for the Group CEO, shareholders, and sponsor representatives. Requirements: - 8-15 years of experience in chief of staff, transformation, strategy and operations, portfolio operations, or comparable senior execution roles - Demonstrated track record leading cross-functional delivery across multiple workstreams in large, complex organizations - Experience in PE-backed, sponsor-led, or value-creation-oriented operating environments - Relevant exposure to financial services, fintech, lending, banking infrastructure, or other regulated tech-enabled businesses - Strong English and Spanish capability, with willingness to be based in the headquarters location Nice to have: - Prior experience in a CEO office or direct support role to a CEO, COO, or board-level executive - Hands-on exposure to AI, automation, operating model redesign, or cost transformation programs - Background spanning both advisory rigor and in-house operating delivery - Experience working across Europe and Latin America or similarly international operating footprints Scope of Work: - CEO office governance and executive cadence management - Transformation program coordination across AI, automation, and operational improvement initiatives - Commercial function build-out support and performance tracking - Sponsor-facing value creation reporting and follow-up - Cross-business-unit prioritization, escalation management, and delivery oversight Ideal Profiles / A Chief of Staff, Head of Strategy, or Transformation Director supporting the CEO of a PE-backed technology, fintech, or financial services business, with a track record of driving cross-functional strategic initiatives and executive-level execution. / A management consulting professional (MBB or Tier 1 strategy consultancy) who has transitioned into an in-house Chief of Staff, Strategy, or Transformation leadership role, combining structured problem solving with hands-on delivery across complex organisations. / A Private Equity Portfolio Operations or Value Creation professional with experience partnering with management teams to deliver operational improvements, commercial initiatives, cost transformation, and AI or automation programmes across sponsor-backed businesses. / A senior Strategy & Operations or Transformation leader from a large technology-enabled financial services organisation, experienced in coordinating executive priorities, driving organisational change, and acting as a trusted execution partner to the CEO.

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.