The M&A; Manager will originate and execute acquisition opportunities aligned with Septeo's corporate strategy, supporting the Group's ambitious growth plan within an LBO environment.

Las cualificaciones, habilidades y toda la experiencia relevante necesaria para este puesto se pueden encontrar en la descripción completa a continuación.

The successful candidate will work closely with Division Leaders and Business Unit Leaders in defining their M&A; strategy while acting as a trusted partner to the Board, ensuring the execution of value-accretive transactions that support Septeo's long-term objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Development and Management of a Strong M&A; Pipeline

- Identify acquisition opportunities across Spain, Portugal and, where relevant, LATAM and other European countries.
- Develop long-term relationships with founders, shareholders, advisors and potential acquisition targets through proactive outreach, including cold calling and face-to-face meetings.
- Analyse market segments and identify strategic acquisition opportunities aligned with the Group's objectives.
- Prepare and manage Confidentiality Agreements (NDAs).
- Review audited financial statements, management accounts and other preliminary information.
- Evaluate acquisition targets based on their business model, financial performance and future outlook.
- Prepare investment recommendations for the Board of Directors.
- Draft and negotiate non-binding offers (LOIs).
- Advise throughout the transaction process and lead negotiations with target companies, shareholders and advisors.
- Coordinate Financial, Legal, Tax and Commercial Due Diligence processes together with external advisors.
- Coordinate the work of legal counsels, auditors and other advisors involved in each transaction.
- Prepare Share Purchase Agreements (SPA), Representations & Warranties together with legal counsels and participate in final negotiations.
- Present investment recommendations,



Due Diligence findings and integration plans to the Board of Directors.
- Coordinate signing and closing processes with all internal and external stakeholders.
- Perform peer reviews and support other members of the M&A; team when required.

Post-Merger Integration
- Support the preparation of Post-Merger Integration (PMI) plans, including the 100-Day Plan, in close coordination with Septeo's PMI team before closing.
- Monitor post-closing obligations resulting from acquisitions, including earn-out mechanisms.
- Follow up on acquisition business plans and Value Creation Plans (VCP) after closing.

Key Performance Objectives
- Successfully execute acquisitions aligned with Septeo's strategic objectives.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of acquisition opportunities.
- Develop trusted relationships across the software industry.
- Maintain accurate tracking of acquisition targets, including company information and interaction history.
- Ensure continuous follow-up of all acquisition opportunities in close collaboration with business leaders.
- Deliver high-quality investment recommendations to the Executive Committee and Board.
- Execute all M&A; processes according to the Group's governance and methodology.

QualificationsWhat We're Looking ForExperience
- 4–7 years of experience in one or more of the following:
- Transaction Services (Due Diligence)
- M&A; Advisory
- Investment Banking
- Private Equity
- Corporate Development
- Proven exposure to the full M&A; lifecycle, including:
- NDA
- LOI
- Due Diligence
- SPA
- PMI

Education
- Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or equivalent.

Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of:
- Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Business Valuation
- Excellent analytical capabilities.
- Strong organisational and computer skills.

Languages
- Native Spanish.
- Fluent English (written and spoken). xhfqzwm
- French is considered a strong advantage.

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📌 Corporate Development & M&A Manager - Septeo España Y Portugal (Barcelona)
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