Phipps Cameron
Interim Mergers and Acquisitions Director

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We are partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed software platform to appoint an Interim M&A Director to support an ambitious buy-and-build strategy during a critical phase of expansion.
Backed by a leading mid-market investor, the business has scaled rapidly through a combination of strong organic growth and a highly successful acquisition programme, having already completed multiple transactions. Operating in a large and fragmented UK software market, the platform is strongly positioned for continued consolidation and accelerated value creation.
This is a hands-on, in-house interim appointment working closely with the C-suite. The role is focused on driving execution across the M&A lifecycle.
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The Role
You will play a key leadership role in delivering the M&A strategy on an interim basis, with a strong emphasis on execution, pace, and integration:
- Evaluate acquisition opportunities introduced by senior leadership and external channels
- Lead financial modelling, valuation analysis, and preparation of investment materials
- Manage transactions end-to-end, coordinating internal stakeholders and external advisors
- Oversee due diligence across financial, legal, tax, commercial, and operational workstreams
- Support negotiation, structuring, and successful execution of deals through to completion
- Run multiple live transactions simultaneously, maintaining discipline and momentum across processes


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Candidate Profile
- Proven track record of supporting or leading transactions end-to-end
- Strong financial modelling, valuation, and deal execution skills
- Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working closely with senior leadership and investors
- Prior experience in b2b SaaS
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