Group M&A Project Manager

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This role is a Group‑level position, contributing directly to the execution of the firm’s international growth strategy.

Role Overview

The Group M&A Project Manager plays a central role in designing, coordinating and delivering the Group’s external growth initiatives. The Group M&A team is responsible for end‑to‑end management of M&A projects, from the early identification of opportunities through transaction execution and post‑deal integration.

The role combines strong analytical depth with excellent stakeholder management, operating at C‑level and across geographies, in close coordination with Country Leaders, Regional leadership and Group support functions (Finance, Legal, Quality and Risk Management, IT, HR).

The role operates fully within the Group’s M&A governance framework, ensuring strict compliance with internal governance and processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. End‑to‑end M&A project management

• Engage at the earliest stage of potential external growth opportunities to assess strategic fit, scope, governance thresholds and execution model.
• Lead and coordinate the full M&A lifecycle: opportunity assessment, structuring, due diligence, approvals, transaction execution and integration.
• Ensure consistent application of Group processes across all M&A scenarios.

2. Strategic coordination and governance

• Support Country Leaders in shaping robust strategic rationales and business plans.
• Prepare and consolidate Group‑level governance documentation.
• Ensure full alignment with the Group strategy, and internal governance requirements.

3. Financial analysis and due diligence

• Review financial analyses, valuation models and business plans.
• Coordinate and review financial, legal, HR, IT and Quality due diligence with internal experts and external advisors when needed.
• Identify key risks and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are reflected in transaction documentation.

4. Transaction structuring and documentation

• Support Country leaders in negotiations and structuring discussions with target firms.
• Oversee the preparation and consistency of key transaction legal documents, in close collaboration with Group Legal team.
• Ensure contractual documentation accurately reflects agreed discussed terms.

5. Post‑deal integration and follow‑up

• Supervise the preparation and implementation of post‑deal integration plans across internal functions.
• Monitor compliance with key commitments agreed in the terms of the transaction and escalation of issues when necessary.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Group M&A tools, templates and processes.

Experience

• 5–7 years’ experience in a corporate environment, ideally covering:
  • M&A/transaction services,
  • Alternatively Audit,
  • Corporate Strategy,
  • International project management,
  • Legal structuring.
• Proven experience managing M&A transactions end‑to‑end.
• Regular exposure to senior leadership / C‑level stakeholders.
• Strong international and cross‑border experience.

Technical skills

• Financial modelling and business plan analysis skills.
• Strong ability to produce clear, executive‑level presentations.
• Deep understanding of M&A processes, governance and execution.
• Legal background and understanding of legal framework of M&A process is a strong plus.
• Excellent command of the Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
  
  Knowledge of additional analytical or reporting tools is an advantage.
• Analytical, structured, self-starter.

Soft skills

• Strong team player, comfortable working in an international environment
• High level of diplomacy, autonomy, initiative and ownership.
• Very strong attention to detail, reliability and delivery focus.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to balance analytical rigour with relationship‑driven stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, including in sensitive or high‑stakes contexts.

Mobility

• Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis.

Languages

• English: native or bilingual level required.
• French: proficient
• Additional languages are an advantage, including Chinese, Arabic and European languages.

Location: Paris or another Forvis Mazars office in Europe (regular international travel required).

Reporting Line: reporting to to the Group General Secretary, member of the Group Executive Committee (GEC).