Group Corporate Development Manager (Exclusive)

Group Corporate Development Manager (Exclusive/Belfast)

VANRATH are delighted to be working exclusively with a global market leading business to recruit a Group Corporate Development Manager, reporting to the Head of Mergers & Acquisitions this is a newly created role and will be responsible for M&A to identify and execute acquisitions and disposals. This hands-on role involves building relationships, sourcing deals, and managing the full M&A lifecycle, from initial targeting to post-deal integration.

What's in it for you?

• £65000-£75000 + excellent benefits package
• Progression opportunities
• Flexible/hybrid working.

About you

• 5+ years' experience in M&A, with a track record of sourcing, evaluating, and executing transactions from initial contact to close.
• Strong commercial instincts, financial analysis skills, and the ability to assess strategic fit and value creation opportunities.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of simplifying complex issues and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and drive efficient deal execution.
• Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Law, or a related field, ideally with a professional qualification.

What you'll do

Pipeline Development and Opportunity Identification

• Identify and pursue acquisition targets aligned with Group strategy.
• Build and manage relationships with intermediaries to maintain a strong deal pipeline.
• Proactively approach potential targets to create opportunities.
• Research markets and industries to identify trends and new growth areas.

Stakeholder Engagement and Internal Alignment

• Support the Director engaging with subsidiary MDs and directors to encourage growth thinking, both organic and acquisitive.
• Provide regular pipeline updates to senior leadership, ensuring strategic alignment.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior leaders across the Group.

Commercial Analysis and Strategic Input

• Conduct commercial and financial assessments, focusing on strategic fit, value creation, and synergies.
• Prepare concise briefing notes, deal summaries, and board updates that distil complex information into clear, actionable insights for senior decision-makers.
• Contribute to Group M&A strategy, including sector and market recommendations

Deal Execution and Coordination

• Support the full M&A process, from initial contact through due diligence, negotiations, and integration.
• Coordinate stakeholders to ensure efficient deal progression and risk management.
• Act as the central contact for all transaction parties.

Integration and Post-Deal Support

• Support post-acquisition integration, working with subsidiary MDs and directors to align operations, finances, and culture, ensuring strategic goals are met.
• Oversee post-deal performance, ensuring value is captured and strategic objectives are achieved.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Senior Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link below or contact Joanne Gordon in strictest confidence.