M&A Finance Manager

Senior M&A Accountant – Financial Services

Full-time | On-site | Nenagh, Co. Tipperary

Our client, a rapidly growing financial advisory group, is seeking a commercially astute and highly organised qualified accountant (3+ years PQE) to play a leading role in their acquisition and integration programme.

This is a hands-on, in-office position within a dynamic and supportive professional environment — ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting with exposure to strategic finance, M&A execution, and post-deal integration.

Key Responsibilities

M&A Leadership & Project Management

• Lead day-to-day management of multiple live acquisitions, from assessment through integration.
• Maintain clear project structures, milestones, and accountability across teams.
• Engage with senior stakeholders on both buy- and sell-side to ensure seamless execution.
• Act as the finance lead ensuring all deals align with strategic objectives.

Financial Due Diligence & Valuation

• Own and execute financial due diligence across target businesses.
• Analyse performance, risks, and opportunities; provide valuation and commercial insights.
• Support negotiations with robust financial modelling and analysis.

Acquisition Finance & Tax Coordination

• Coordinate financial, payroll, and tax workstreams across the deal lifecycle (tax qualification not required).
• Liaise with internal finance teams and external advisors to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support deal structuring and assess financial implications.

Legal Documentation & SPA Support

• Partner with external legal counsel on finance-related deal documentation.
• Review and negotiate key commercial and financial terms to mitigate risk.

Integration of Finance Operations

• Lead post-acquisition integration of finance functions, including systems and reporting.
• Support onboarding of new entities into group finance processes and controls.

Wider Business Support

• Deliver commercial insights to leadership to drive growth and profitability.
• Contribute to strategic and operational improvement projects across the business.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Excellent organisational and structured project management skills
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging senior stakeholders
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Proactive, resilient, and adaptable mindset
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach

The Offer

• Full-time, in-office role based in Nenagh
• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
• Comprehensive benefits including:
  • Pension Scheme
  • Death in Service cover
  • Annual Leave
  • Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team culture with room for growth

Contact

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Email your CV / Query to david.smyth@cpl.ie