Hutcheon Mearns are pleased to be recruiting this opportunity within a newly established Corporate Development function. This group, a household name in their sector, is very successful and already capturing strong organic growth. This is an exciting time to be part the team that will advise on, and execute, M&A, investments, and strategic alliances. Based from the Dundee head office there is hybrid / remote working available, though candidates should be within a reasonable travelling distance of Dundee.
Candidates will be CA, ACA or ACCA qualified with post qualification Corporate Finance experience. Having a background in practice and / or industry, you will be experienced in executing merger and acquisitions and other in-organic growth strategies.
Being at the inception of this department the role will be varied, you will:
- Maintain a list of acquisition and alliance opportunities making associated recommendations
- Maintain and develop financial models to establish target company valuations
- Recommend optimal deal structures including securing necessary third-party financing
- Monitor the success of direct and indirect minority investments, recommending strategies for growth
- Be the focal point for early-stage acquisition integration
- Develop and measure progress associated with in-organic growth strategy
To be successful candidates must demonstrate the skills and experience needed for the role.
- Think strategically while also ensuring attention to detail for due diligence and precision execution of work.
- Balance risk and return considering the impact of different scenarios
- Communicate well, building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Undertake modelling of the financial impact of different deals and deal structures
- Present in person and written reports on current investment performance and future opportunities to the Executive Team or Board
A unique opportunity to join the in-house team of a Group that operates on a worldwide basis. A competitive salary and benefits including bonus is offered.