Group M&A Manager

Group M&A Manager

37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri

This will be a home-based role with occasional travel to sites and our head office in High Wycombe

A quick look at the role

You will drive the Group’s M&A activities through applying experience to evaluation, negotiation and deal structuring, while managing associated risks. M&A is a core part of Biffa’s growth strategy, with c.30 transactions completed over the last 5 years. This role will give you access to an excellent volume and variety of deals. 

Key responsibilities:

• Identify and develop acquisition opportunities by liaising with divisional stakeholders, professional advisers, and other external contacts.
• Improve strategic targeting and oversee the pre-pipeline and qualification processes for potential investments.
• Develop business cases, high-level financial models, and valuations in collaboration with operational teams; assess synergies and overall Group impact.
• Prepare and present investment materials, including Investment Committee and Board papers, ensuring compliance with internal processes.
• Support negotiations using discounted cash flow models, market data, and valuation techniques; draft and review offer letters and NDAs as required.
• Coordinate due diligence activities, liaising with legal teams, professional advisers, and DD providers to support deal execution.
• Manage reporting on the acquisition pipeline through monthly Board submissions and contribute to Post Investment Reviews.
• Review regulatory and governance aspects, including anti-trust risks and class test requirements.

Essential Criteria:

• Broad experience of small / mid-sized M&A transactions

• Strong report writing and presentation skills
• Strong financial modelling skills and experience
• Able to build strong working relationships at senior levels

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