M&A Manager (Industrials)

Job description

KPMG Corporate Finance & the opportunity

KPMG is the leading mid market M&A advisor in UK, Europe and Globally. 

Everything we do is aimed at adding value for our clients whether they are buying, selling or re-financing their business, through objective, unbiased advice supported by:

• genuine integrity and independence
• deep sector knowledge
• global execution capability
• connectivity with the financial markets
   

An opportunity exists to join KPMG’s Diversified Industrials M&A team in the UK supporting and leading deal origination and execution across industrial sub-sectors. 

The role will allow the successful candidate to work on a broad range of domestic and international mid-market transactions (typically £10-£200m) for listed corporates, private equity and owner managed clients.

The scope of the role will include both execution of transactions as well as origination of new opportunities.  

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage M&A projects (with support from Director/ Partner) including being the day to day point of contact for clients.
• Actively managing client interfaces taking responsibility for managing all phases of the transaction cycle and deal execution.
• Leading and managing the delivery of documentation including client proposals and marketing materials.
• Directing and managing colleagues, wider support staff and other external advisers.
• Supervising and reviewing financial analysis carried out by team members.
• Set, monitor and control M&A project budgets, billing and other reporting requirements.
• Build and develop strong relationships in the market.
• Take responsibility for agreed areas of origination and business development.

Attributes, Qualifications & Skills

• Strong academic background.
• Experience within M&A advisory with proven execution ability.
• Industrial manufacturing or industrial technology experience is preferable but not essential.
• Strong numerical, analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Independent thinker with the ability to identify problems and contribute to the development of solutions.
• Comfortable discussing financially related commercial issues.
• Ability to work on a range of projects simultaneously to demanding timetables.
• Highly motivated, ambitious self-starter willing to take advantages of the opportunities this position offers, but also a team player.
• Experience of working in and managing small teams.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to high quality standards & detail oriented.
• Personal drive to deliver results.

Sector specific experience not a requirement but may be beneficial.

Experience & Background

• Have a sound knowledge of M&A through investment banking, advisory firms, private equity, M&A Boutiques or in corporate development roles