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.