Head of M&A; and Advisory (H/M/X) About the Role Manpower Professional Recruitment is partnering with a fast-growing international advisory and investment platform to appoint a Head of M&A; & Advisory. This is a unique leadership opportunity for an experienced corporate finance professional looking to play a key role in managing transaction, advisory, asset management, and business planning activities across a diverse portfolio of clients and sectors. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with proven people leadership skills, overseeing a team of finance professionals while ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality advisory mandates and strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities Manage, mentor, and develop a team of M&A; and asset management professionals across Analyst, Associate, Senior Associate, and junior leadership levels, including workload allocation, performance reviews, and career progression planning. Review and quality-control financial models (including DCF, three-way, LBO, earn-out, and valuation models), business plans, information memoranda, pitch materials, asset management analyses, and due diligence outputs before escalation to senior stakeholders or external counterparties. Oversee the team's pipeline of M&A;, advisory, asset management, and business planning assignments across multiple sectors, including technology, consulting, energy, industrials, financial services, consumer, and foodtech.

Act as the primary point of contact between the advisory and asset management team and senior leadership . Manage external advisory and service mandates, including scope definition, resourcing, delivery management, pricing, client communication, and commercial follow-up. Monitor the financial performance of each mandate, ensuring appropriate pricing strategies and resource allocation, while implementing corrective actions where necessary to protect profitability.

Support the continued expansion of the advisory business by identifying new opportunities, strengthening client relationships,



and contributing to the development of new service offerings and market initiatives. Lead the development and ongoing refinement of business plans, monitor financial and operational performance against agreed objectives, analyse variances, and recommend corrective actions to stakeholders. Coordinate with external advisors, including legal, accounting, tax, and other professional service providers, to support transaction execution, asset management assignments, and business planning initiatives.

Support recruitment, onboarding, and team development activities as the organisation continues to grow. Report regularly to senior leadership on team performance, project status, resourcing, revenue generation, and overall profitability.

Required

Knowledge &

Experience 8–15 years of relevant professional experience within M&A; Advisory, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Asset Management, Transaction Services, or related sectors. Previous experience managing teams and overseeing the execution of complex transactions and advisory projects. Prior seniority at VP, Director, Head of, or equivalent level. Strong understanding of corporate finance, capital markets, investment processes, and strategic advisory services. Proven track record reviewing financial models, valuation analyses, business plans, and due diligence outputs.

Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and coordinating with external legal, accounting, and professional service providers. Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and commercial decision-making skills.

Language Requirements

Fluent or Native English.

What We Offer Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience. Attractive performance-based bonus structure. A senior leadership position within a dynamic and growing international platform. Exposure to high-profile transactions, advisory mandates, business planning initiatives, and strategic projects.

Direct interaction with senior decision-makers and clients across multiple markets. The opportunity to influence business growth, shape team development, and contribute to the long-term success of the organisation.

📌 Head of m&a and advisory (h/m/x) (Madrid)
🏢 Manpower España
📍 Madrid