Mergers and Acquisitions Director

Exit Support Consultant – PE-Backed Services Business

12-Month Interim Contract | London | £1200-£1500 per day | Outside IR35

Stanton House is exclusively partnering with a high-growth, PE-backed services business in London to appoint an Exit Support Consultant for a 12-month interim engagement. With an EBITDA of £40m and an acquisitive growth strategy, the business is now preparing for a significant liquidity event targeted for the end of 2025.

They are seeking a seasoned M&A professional to support the CFO and leadership team through all phases of the exit process, with a particular focus on due diligence readiness and transaction execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the CFO to lead exit readiness efforts, including full data room preparation and management.
• Compile, structure, and review all financial, legal, and operational documentation required for due diligence.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (finance, legal, operations) to ensure timely and accurate information flow.
• Work closely with external advisors—lawyers, accountants, and investment banks—to coordinate all deal-related activities.
• Ensure all materials in the data room are accurately formatted, consistent, and deal-ready.
• Support the CFO in managing buyer queries and responding to DD requests.
• Assist in building financial models, valuation materials, and exit-related reporting.
• Provide post-transaction support as needed, including transitional planning and integration.

Profile:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 5+ years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong track record of leading or managing sell-side processes within complex service-based businesses.
• Proven experience supporting both buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, ideally in PE-backed environments.
• Solid understanding of due diligence requirements across finance, legal, and operational workstreams.
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments and navigating complex stakeholder groups.
• Comfortable operating independently, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks and financial reporting standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with an experienced leadership team on a pivotal transaction. If you’re a commercially focused, execution-driven professional with strong sell-side M&A credentials, we’d love to hear from you

Please apply with your CV or get in touch directly to discuss the role in more detail. Unfortunately, given the number of applications, we may struggle to provide feedback to all unsuccessful applications.