M&A Manager

Remote

About Mecsia

Mecsia is a leading UK provider of technical inspection, maintenance, and engineering services, aiming to transform the industry with a 'Local Service, National Reach' approach. The company has grown significantly through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, including seven business units serving large clients in different sectors including Commercial offices, healthcare and educational facilities. Under private equity ownership since 2020, Mecsia has expanded to approximately 1,200 employees, including 700 engineers. In 2024, Mecsia was acquired by Synova, recognised as PE house of the year for four of the last seven years, who supports an ambitious growth strategy through service excellence and further acquisitions.

About the Role

As M&A Manager at Mecsia Group, you will work with the Director of M&A and wider Executive team to develop the M&A strategy for the Group and to accelerate acquisition activity. The role involves participation in the entirety of the deal-cycle from identification of targets into negotiation of deal terms, conducting due diligence and planning for effective integration.

Quite quickly we would expect you to independently lead parts of this deal-cycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform market research and outreach to pinpoint acquisition targets that align with our strategic objectives.

  • Leverage existing network and build new relationships with external advisors to ensure market coverage.

  • Support with creating and presenting acquisition proposals to the Executive team and board.

  • Negotiate acquisition terms.

  • Oversee due diligence processes, ensuring comprehensive financial analysis, risk assessment, and operational review of potential targets.

  • Work closely with internal and external legal, finance, and operational teams to bring successful deals to completion.

  • Work closely with the Director of Integration to plan and assist through Integration SteerCo.

  • Support board reporting, investor materials, and key transaction communications.

  • Get stuck in – collaborate with the Executive team to supercharge initiatives covering M&A and beyond.

Key Skills & Experience

  • Experience:

    • M&A experience, within a transaction services, corporate development or lead advisory setting

    • Excellent project management and communication skills, with the ability to lead aspects of deals independently.

    • Strong financial modelling and valuation skills, with a keen eye for detail.

    • Experience in managing due diligence processes and negotiations, showcasing your strategic acumen.

    • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex situations.

    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

    • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, hands-on, and commercially-driven environment

  • Essential:

    • Personable: Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

    • Friendly: Approach tasks with a positive attitude and a collaborative spirit.

    • Pleasant: Maintain a professional and approachable demeanour in all interactions.

  • Preferred:

    • Relevant technical qualifications such as ACA/ACCA/CFA/FRM/MBA.

    • Experience in the business services sector

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability.

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Our Group Head of Recruitment, Yasmin Hussain will answer your questions.

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