We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Transaction Executive / Mergers & Acquisitions Support Lead to provide critical support to our Finance Leadership Team during a significant investor transaction process.

Reporting into the CFO and Finance Leadership Team, you will provide a combination of executive support, transaction coordination and due diligence management during a live investor process.

You will work closely with Finance, Legal, Technology teams and external advisers, acting as a central coordination point across multiple workstreams.

3–6 Month Fixed Term Contract

East Midlands (Remote with Occasional Travel to Office)

£60,000–£70,000 FTE

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the transaction process runs smoothly, efficiently and to timetable, while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, accuracy and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction & Due Diligence Support

• Manage and maintain the virtual data room, including document uploads, indexing, version control and quality assurance
• Ensure transaction materials are accurate, complete and up to date
• Coordinate and track investor and adviser information requests
• Support vendor due diligence activity and monitor outstanding actions
• Prepare, manage and circulate Q&A documentation
• Coordinate responses from internal subject matter experts and ensure approvals are completed before submission

Executive & Stakeholder Coordination

• Provide senior-level executive support to the Finance Leadership Team throughout the transaction
• Coordinate complex and confidential meeting schedules involving:
• Internal leadership teams
• External legal, financial and tax advisers
• Investors and Private Equity representatives
• Prepare agendas, meeting packs and follow-up actions
• Act as a trusted liaison point for key stakeholders throughout the process

Governance, Organisation & Quality Control

• Maintain trackers covering:
• Data room activity
• Information requests
• Q&A status and approvals
• Ensure strong governance, confidentiality and attention to detail at all times
• Identify and escalate risks, gaps or delays proactively
• Support consistency of transaction narratives and approved documentation

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in an Executive Support, Transaction Support or Transaction Coordination role within finance, consultancy, professional services or similar environments
• Previous exposure to private equity transactions, M&A processes, investor transactions or vendor due diligence
• Experience supporting senior stakeholders within fast-paced and confidential environments
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Strong document management and administrative capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence engaging with senior leadership teams and external advisers
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Personal Attributes

• Calm, professional and highly discreet
• Proactive with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Comfortable operating in high-pressure transaction environments
• Resilient, organised and detail-oriented
• Confident following up and challenging where required to ensure deadlines are met

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