Interim Head of M&A - Manufacturing
Location: Midlands / Hybrid (Light European Travel)
6 Months+
Circa £1000 per day outside IR35
My client, a major organisation within the Manufacturing sector, is seeking an Interim Head of M&A to establish a newly created M&A function. This critical role will shape the organisation's approach to inorganic growth, working closely with the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for deal origination and assessment of market opportunities in line with the wider corporate development strategy, the build out the M&A structure and governance framework and oversee the end-to-end M&A process. My client is looking for a candidate with the previous experience of setting up an in-house function.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the SLT to design and implement the company's M&A structure.
- Drive the identification and evaluation of potential acquisitions.
- The direct approach of M&A targets to open initial lines of communication.
- Present strategic recommendations to the SLT and Chief Executive.
- Support the development of long-term inorganic growth across Europe.
Candidate Profile
- Significant In-house experience in M&A, ideally within industrials, manufacturing, or engineering sectors ideally in a business of £500MN turnover+.
- Having operated as number 1 in a small in house function.
- Proven capability in setting up an M&A function.
- Strong understanding of corporate structures, governance, and deal execution processes.
- Resilient, commercially astute, and able to engage credibly at executive level.
- Self-starter with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Flexibility to travel within Europe.
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