M&A Finance Project Manager
Overview
We are seeking a commercially minded and highly organised qualified accountant (3+ years PQE) to join a growing life and pensions business. This full-time, in-office role will lead key elements of the organisation's acquisition programme, including M&A execution, project management, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration. The position is based in Nenagh and involves close collaboration with stakeholders across multiple functions, with some travel required.
Key Responsibilities
M&A Leadership & Project Management
* Manage day-to-day execution of multiple acquisitions from initial assessment through integration.
* Structure workstreams, timelines, and responsibilities for cross-functional deal teams.
* Engage with senior stakeholders to ensure smooth progression of transactions.
* Act as the finance lead to ensure efficient, strategically aligned deal execution.
Financial Due Diligence & Valuation
* Lead the financial due diligence process and liaise with sellers and advisors.
* Analyse financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
* Support negotiations through valuation modelling and financial insights.
Acquisition Finance & Tax Coordination
* Oversee finance, payroll, and tax-related workstreams throughout the deal cycle.
* Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors to ensure accuracy and completeness.
* Support assessments of deal structure and financial implications.
Legal Documentation & SPA Support
* Partner with legal counsel on finance-related components of the SPA and associated documents.
* Ensure commercial and financial terms are accurately reflected and risks addressed.
Finance Integration
* Lead post-acquisition integration of finance operations, systems, and reporting.
* Support onboarding of acquired businesses into core financial processes and controls.
Strategic & Commercial Support
* Provide insights to support profitability and growth initiatives.
* Contribute to operational improvements and strategic financial projects.
Qualifications & Experience
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
* 3+ years' post-qualified experience.
* Experience in M&A, transaction services, audit, tax, or corporate finance.
* Proven ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder projects and work with legal teams.
* Strong knowledge of financial analysis, valuation, due diligence, and integration.
* Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
Key Skills
* Strong organisation and project management capability.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
* Analytical, detail-oriented, and commercially focused.
* Ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure.
* Proactive, resilient, and adaptable.
* Collaborative team mindset.