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Senior Principal Accountancy Division at Brightwater
My client, based in Dublin West, is a complete security, comms, cloud and digital services provider with a passion for exceptional customer service. Their values centre around their team and their customers; ensuring that their customers love our service, and that they always do the right thing for employees, clients, partners and communities. Excellence is their mantra, so they look for people who light up every corner of their business with innovation and approach every challenge with a determination to succeed.
Reporting directly to the Group CFO and working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team (SLT), the Mergers and Acquisitions Manager will play a key role in managing the end-to-end M&A process, from initial sourcing and analysis, due diligence, deal negotiation and close to post-deal integration. In addition, the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the business and creating value for the shareholders.
Key Responsibilities
1. Transaction Analysis and Evaluation
o Perform detailed analysis at the Teaser and Information Memorandum (IM) stage.
o Develop proforma views of the Group, including the target entity.
o Conduct initial assessments of synergies and run rates (costs and revenue).
o Lead buy-side due diligence processes, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
o Identify risks and opportunities to ensure informed decision-making.
2. Financial Modelling and Business Case Development
o Build comprehensive bid models to support deal negotiations.
o Prepare and present board-level business case proposals for new targets and provide updates on ongoing deals.
3. Deal Execution
o Serve as the project manager for deal execution, ensuring seamless coordination between internal teams, advisors, and other stakeholders.
o Develop the investment thesis of any acquisition to assist with shareholder approvals for equity injections required for acquisitions
o Collaborate with debt providers to manage drawdowns and ensure compliance with covenants.
4. Integration and Post-Deal Activities
o Partner with the Integration Project Manager (PM) and team to develop and execute integration plans.
o Track synergies, report on post-close performance and ROI, and follow up with sellers and advisors as needed.
o Work closely with the finance team on integration planning, reporting, proforma forecasting, and analysis.
5. Stakeholder Engagement
o Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the CEO, SLT, finance team, integration PM, and external advisors.
o Provide regular updates to the board and senior leaders on transaction progress and outcomes.
Key Requirements
* Experience: 2-3 years post-qualification experience (PQE) with direct experience in transaction services, ideally within a Big 6 firm or similar.
* Technical Skills: Strong financial modeling, due diligence, and analytical skills.
* Leadership: Proven ability to manage projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and work in fast-paced, dynamic environments. You must also embody all our Values: Excellence, Trust, Customer Service and Care.
* Communication: Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with experience in board-level interactions.
* Stakeholder Management: Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including integration teams, finance teams, and external advisors.
* Strategic thinking skills to work with the SLT to develop growth plans.
* Detail oriented with high standards of accuracy.
* Thrives in a dynamic environment and able to work on various projects simultaneously, requiring strong organizational and time management skills.
Salary and Benefits
* Hybrid working (1 day a week in office)
* Pension
* Healthcare Allowance
* 24 days holidays
For more information on this role or any other Accountancy roles contact Conal O'Connor on 01 5927858, or click on the apply button below.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Strategy/Planning and Other
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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