We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Senior Executive Assistant / Mergers & Acquisitions Support Lead to provide critical support to the Finance Leadership Team during a significant investor transaction process. This is a 3-6 months FTC. Proven experience in an Executive Support, Transaction Support or Transaction Coordination role within finance, consultancy, professional services or similar environments is essential.

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

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

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

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