Mergers, Acquisitions & Integration Manager

Join us as a Mergers Acquisitions & Integration Managerand make an invaluable contribution to our Food Safety & Biosecurity!

We are seeking an M&A and Integration Manager to support the evaluation execution and integration of acquisition opportunities within Fera Sciences growing Corporate Development team. This role offers hands-on exposure across the full transaction lifecycle from assessing targets and building financial models to coordinating due diligence supporting deal execution and contributing to post-acquisition integration. Fera is a science-led high-growth business operating in the broader testing inspection and certification market backed by Bridgepoint and pursuing ambitious organic and acquisitive growth. The role is suited to someone with experience in M&A transaction services corporate finance or private equity who wants to broaden their deal experience in a strategic commercially focused environment. You will work closely with senior colleagues and external advisers gaining valuable experience in valuation modelling stakeholder management and value creation. This is a strong opportunity to develop a highly marketable M&A skillset while helping deliver acquisitions that support Feras long-term growth strategy.

What youll be doing:

• Support the assessment and execution of acquisition investment and partnership opportunities.
• Build and maintain financial models valuation analyses and business cases to support investment decisions.
• Conduct financial commercial and market analysis on potential acquisition targets.
• Assist with the preparation of acquisition papers presentations and supporting materials for internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate and track due diligence activities across financial legal tax operational and commercial workstreams.
• Work with external advisers to support transaction processes and ensure deliverables are completed on time.
• Support transaction execution activities through to completion.
• Lead and coordinate post-acquisition integration planning governance and tracking activities to ensure succesgul execution and value realisation..
• Establish and monitor integration workstreams milestones and synergy delivery plans across functional teams.
• Support change management and stakeholder engagement activities associated with acquisitions.
• Maintain databases market intelligence and acquisition pipelines.
• Undertake research into industry sectors competitors and market trends to support growth initiatives

What were looking for:

• Experience in either M&A or corporate development ideally with a background in corporate finance transaction services deal advisory or a related role such as private equity .
• Experience supporting acquisition transactions and post-acquisition integration activities including cross-functional project coordination. Strong financial modelling Excel and analytical skills.
• The ability to interpret financial information and identify key commercial drivers.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem solving.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive hands-on attitude and willingness to learn.
• Experience supporting live transactions in a buyside role. (desirable)
• Understanding of valuation methodologies and investment appraisal techniques. (desirable)
• ACA ACCA CIMA or CFA qualification. (desirable)
• Experience preparing materials for senior stakeholders. (desirable)
• Knowledge of scientific services testing diagnostics environmental agricultural or life sciences sectors is preferable but not a requirement (desirable)

Whats in it for you

• 25 days holiday (rising to 29) with the opportunity to buy & sell extra leave.
• Flexible working hours on-site gym restaurant and free parking
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension life assurance a cycle2work scheme 15 weeks fully paid maternity adoption and shared parental leave paternity pay of two weeksand plenty more.
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle from discounts on retail and socialising to health & wellbeing travel and technology
• Fera operates a LTIP ( Long Term Incentive Plan) under which all employees are awarded points towards shares in the Employee Benefits Trust on an annual basis. The Employee Benefits Trust holds shares on behalf of our employee at the point of an equity event the shares will realise a cash value.

What we hope youll do next:

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At Fera were making the world a better healthier and safer place. Were a joint venture partnership between Bridgepoint and Defra and were working proactively to protect the world we live in and the food we eat. Our teams are investigating plant and bee health crop protection and sustainable agriculture. Join us and discover better as you deliver world-class science for the future.