Mergers and Acquisitions Manager

M&A Transaction Manager – Deal Advisory (Manchester)

Location: Manchester, Hybrid/ 3 days onsite

Salary: £64,000 + Bonus Schemes + Equity Incentive

About the Firm

A leading corporate finance advisory practice operating across multiple industries, supporting business owners and entrepreneurs to achieve their growth and exit ambitions. The firm advises on mid-market mergers, acquisitions, and funding solutions, helping clients maximise value creation through strategic transactions.

With a strong reputation for high-quality delivery and trusted relationships, the firm partners with dynamic businesses and major corporates across sectors, offering insightful guidance founded on deep market expertise and integrity. As part of its national expansion, the firm is growing its presence in Manchester and inviting experienced professionals to join its Deal Advisory team.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an ambitious M&A Transaction Manager to join a high-performing Deal Delivery team. You’ll take ownership of discrete workstreams on mid-market M&A and funding transactions with light supervision, acting as day-to-day client lead from preparation through to completion.

This is a hands-on, client-facing role requiring strong technical capability, organisational discipline, and commercial judgement. You’ll operate within a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment where excellence, professionalism, and teamwork are the foundation for success.

Deal Delivery

• Manage discrete transaction workstreams such as IM drafting, financial modelling, buyer/investor engagement, data room build and diligence coordination.
• Produce high-quality deliverables that exceed client expectations and uphold brand standards.
• Maintain project momentum, anticipate blockers and coordinate actions across all stakeholders including clients, legal and tax advisers.
• Execute structured outreach to buyers, investors, and lenders with controlled professionalism and accuracy.
• Support valuation and negotiation processes through robust financial analysis and strategic options papers.

Client & Risk

• Act as day-to-day client point of contact, setting agendas and managing expectations.
• Enforce firm-wide quality standards and data accuracy across outputs.
• Maintain confidentiality, compliance, and clear audit trails.
• Identify emerging risks, recommend mitigations, and communicate clearly with senior team members.

People & Improvement

• Lead and coach Assistant Managers and Executives, delegating effectively and developing junior talent.
• Drive continuous improvement through updated templates, process insights, and data discipline.
• Support brand-building activity via networking, events, and post-deal marketing.

Essential

• 4+ years’ experience in corporate finance or M&A advisory (excluding transaction services).
• Exposure to mid-market transactions (£5m–£100m EV).
• Professional qualification: ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent.
• Proven track record managing discrete elements of transactions under light supervision.
• Strong technical skills in analysis, modelling, and valuation.
• Excellent client communication, document drafting, and presentation ability.
• Experience delegating and supervising junior staff.
• Project management capability and ability to manage multiple streams simultaneously.
• Commercial acumen and sound risk awareness.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and fluent with Microsoft Office and modern collaboration tools (including AI-based platforms).
• Strong ethical standards and understanding of confidentiality.

Desirable

• Experience across buy-side and sell-side mandates.
• Familiarity with due diligence and data room management.
• Coaching or mentoring experience.
• Established network within the corporate finance market.
• CRM and workflow management proficiency.
• Experience in business development or thought leadership.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary (approx. £64,000)
• Bonus participation schemes (performance and profit-share)
• Equity Incentive via EMI scheme
• Private Health Cover, Income Protection & Death in Service
• Workplace Pension scheme

How to Apply

Ideal for candidates with proven mid-market M&A experience looking to accelerate their careers in an agile, nationally growing deal advisory environment. We look forward to hearing from you!