M&A Manager, Rapidly-Growing PE-backed European Buy&Build, Flexible, Germany - PER, Private Equ[...]

M&A Manager, Rapidly-Growing PE-backed European Buy&Build, Flexible, Germany

Our client is a highly successful European buy‑and‑build platform backed by an international PE investor, that has grown to a turnover of over EUR 1 bn and is successfully acquiring about 30 add‑on acquisitions per year. They are on a growth journey and looking for an outgoing and proactive M&A Manager, with native‑level German and fluent in English, to help scale their German operations.

The role reports directly into the C‑level and is ideally based in Hamburg, but can also be located elsewhere in Germany and involves several days of travel per month to visit potential targets. You will have significant control over your work, developing by executing the M&A strategy, owning the M&A process, and regularly following up on cases within the cross‑border M&A team, country organisations, and group management.

What the job involves

• Collaborate with the M&A team in the development and execution of the M&A strategy
• Source and evaluate potential acquisition candidates
• Plan, execute and lead due diligence processes
• Conduct deal negotiations
• Develop balanced business case proposals
• Present and pitch cases internally
• Build and maintain relationships both internally and externally

Who we are looking for

• Several years of experience in corporate development, M&A, private equity or transaction services
• Proven track record in executing deals
• Comfort in working independently and with a commercial mindset
• Self‑starting mentality, humility, and social competence
• Fluency in English and native‑level German

Position: Mid‑Senior level, Full‑time, Business Development and Sales. Location: Germany (Hamburg preferred).

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