Mergers and Acquisitions Manager
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Job Summary
OCU is a market leading infrastructure energy transition and engineering services provider operating at the heart of the UKs fast-growing utilities and clean-energy sectors. From renewable energy and battery storage to telecoms water regulated power and more!
As we continue this exciting journey we are looking for a talented and driven M&A Manager to join our Group M&A team at a pivotal moment in our growth story.
Following our acquisition by Triton Partners one of Europes most respected private equity firms OCU is accelerating through a period of exceptional transformation and ongoing acquisitions as we continue this exciting journey we are looking for a talented and driven experienced M&A Manager to join our Group M&A team at a pivotal moment in our growth story.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Group M&A Director you will play a central role in shaping OCUs future identifying opportunities driving transactions end-to-end and working closely with operating divisions and external partners. You will gain exposure to all facets of M&A within a dynamic PE backed environment playing a key role in high-impact strategic decisions.
What Youll Do
- Deal Sourcing & Market Insight: Conduct in-depth research into the UK market to identify and evaluate potential acquisition opportunities aligned to OCUs strategic ambitions.
- Target Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with potential targets acting with professionalism discretion and commercial acuity to open doors and progress conversations.
- Advisor Relationships: Strengthen OCUs reputation with advisors accountancy firms investment banks and corporate finance houses positioning us as a preferred bidder.
- Deal Execution Support: Own the administration of transactionsfrom preparing presentations and coordinating virtual data rooms to supporting diligence workstreams and project timelines.
- Management Reporting: Provide clear concise updates to senior leadership articulating complex deal structures and financial information with confidence.
- Innovative Contribution: Bring fresh ideas creative problem-solving and commercial awareness to improve our processes and outcomes.
- Integrity & Confidentiality: Uphold the highest standards in managing sensitive information throughout every stage of the deal cycle.
What Youll Bring
- A recognised accounting qualification (ACCA CIMA ACA).
- Prior M&A experience (in-house practice advisory or corporate finance).
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the confidence to engage at all levels.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- A strategic mindset with the creativity and curiosity to challenge conventional thinking.
Driven by values powered by inclusion.
At OCU our values guide everything we do: integrity collaboration respect innovation and one company united. They shape how we work with our clients communities and each other. We believe that inclusion is more than a principle its the foundation of our success. By embracing equity and ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive we create a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone feels they belong.
Together we build stronger teams deliver better outcomes and grow in ways that reflect the communities we serve. If you want to be part of a culture where values matter and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do apply now and help us shape the future together.
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Key Skills
- Compliance Management
- Administrative Functions
- Oversight
- Administrative Activities
- Administrative Tasks
- Budget Preparation
- Facilities Management
- Daily Operations
- Account Management
- General Ledger Accounts
- Personnel Files
- Administrative Management
- Financial Statements
- Administrative Operations
- Annual Budget
About Company
Established in 1994 OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.Working directly with many of the countrys leading blue-chip power water telecoms and ra ... View more
