Head of M&A and Advisory (H/M/X)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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Head Of M&A And Advisory (H/M/X) (Barcelona)
🏢 Manpower Team Empresa De Trabajo Temporal
📍 Barcelona