Overview
I Help Private Equity Houses Find Great Talent
M&A Director/Head – Germany - Private Equity Backed Business
Location: Germany (must be based locally, with willingness to travel)
Language Requirement: Fluent German speaker with professional English
About the Role
We are supporting a Private Equity–backed group in identifying a Senior M&A professional with a proven track record in buy-side acquisitions and a strong operational understanding of inorganic growth. This is a senior leadership position working alongside the existing M&A team and group management, playing a pivotal role in executing an ambitious buy-and-build strategy within the financial services sector in Germany.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead M&A execution within a private equity-backed roll-up environment, ideally closing 5+ transactions per year.
* Defined the M&A strategy and integration roadmap for newly acquired businesses.
* Manage the full investment cycle, from deal sourcing and pipeline building through to closing.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with potential targets, including CEOs and founders.
* Drive all aspects of the deal process: LOIs, valuations, financial models, due diligence, NDAs, and negotiations.
* Develop detailed business cases, investment memoranda, and supporting materials.
* Partner with senior leadership to deliver long-term inorganic growth objectives.
The Ideal Candidate
* Extensive experience in M&A within a private equity-backed portfolio company.
* Proven roll-up expertise in Accounting, Finance, Healthcare, or B2B multi-site business models.
* Deep knowledge of all phases of the investment cycle.
* Strong deal origination and pipeline management experience.
* Exceptional financial modeling, valuation, and negotiation skills.
* Fluent German speaker with business fluency in English, currently based in Germany.
* Willingness and flexibility to travel as required.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Finance and Strategy/Planning
Industries
* Financial Services, Accounting, and Software Development
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