Senior M&A and Strategy Manager | PE–Backed Healthcare Platform

h3European Healthcare Platform | Buy-and-Build Strategy /h3 pThe Platform /p pOur client is a leading European healthcare services platform operating a decentralised, partner-led model across multiple markets. The group combines strong local entrepreneurship with centralised strategic, financial, and operational support, enabling sustained organic and inorganic growth while preserving clinical autonomy at the operating level. /p pInorganic expansion is a core value driver. The platform executes a high-volume, repeatable acquisition strategy across established and new European markets, supported by local management teams and a central Group MA function that defines strategy, governs execution, and leads geographic expansion. /p h3The Role /h3 pThe platform is seeking a Senior MA manager to strengthen its Group MA team. Reporting to the C-level office, the role carries responsibility for shaping and executing the group’s acquisition strategy across existing markets, while also leading entry into new geographies. /p pYou will operate at the intersection of strategy, execution, and stakeholder management, overseeing end-to-end transaction processes, supporting and challenging local teams, and ensuring disciplined capital deployment in line with the group’s long-term value creation plan. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liDefine and continuously refine the MA strategy across existing markets, translating business strategy and historical performance into clear acquisition criteria and prioritisation frameworks /li liSteer and oversee end-to-end MA processes in collaboration with local country teams, including sourcing, initial engagement, valuation, due diligence, structuring, negotiation, signing, and closing /li liAct as a senior transaction lead, supporting and challenging local teams and external advisors to ensure efficient execution, robust governance, and consistent deal quality /li liLead the evaluation and execution of new market entries, including assessment of market fundamentals, regulatory environments, competitive landscapes, and scalable operating models /li liBuild and maintain a strong network of advisors, industry participants, and intermediaries to support both bolt-on acquisitions and strategic expansion opportunities /li liPrepare high-quality investment papers and transaction summaries, synthesising strategic, financial, operational, and legal considerations into clear recommendations for senior management and decision-making bodies /li liSupport integration planning at transaction level, ensuring alignment between deal rationale, value creation levers, and post-closing execution /li liRepresent the group in discussions with entrepreneurial operating partners, senior advisors, and counterparties across jurisdictions /li /ul h3Key Stakeholders /h3 ul liCFO (direct reporting line) and Group MA / Corporate Finance colleagues /li liLocal country management and dedicated in-market MA teams /li liSenior management and board-level stakeholders /li liExternal advisors, including legal, financial, and commercial due diligence providers /li liFounder-led and entrepreneur-owned operating partners /li /ul h3Candidate Profile /h3 ul li5-8 years of transaction experience in MA, with a background in investment banking, private equity, or top-tier transaction advisory /li liStrong exposure to buy-and-build or platform-driven acquisition strategies; healthcare experience is an advantage but not essential /li liProven ability to lead complex, multi-jurisdictional MA processes with multiple stakeholders /li liStrong commercial judgement and structuring capability, with a disciplined approach to valuation and risk assessment /li liComfortable operating in an entrepreneurial, decentralised environment while maintaining institutional standards /li liAbility to synthesise complex information and communicate clearly with diverse audiences, including founders, clinicians, advisors, and senior executives /li liResilient, execution-focused, and able to maintain momentum in fast-paced, high-volume deal environments /li liExcellent English proficiency; additional European languages are a strong advantage /li liWillingness to travel across Europe as required /li /ul h3What’s on Offer /h3 ul liCompetitive, merit-based compensation with performance-linked upside /li liHigh degree of autonomy and ownership within a central value-creation function /li liDirect exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making /li liOpportunity to shape and scale a pan-European healthcare platform through disciplined MA execution /li liCollaborative, international environment with strong professional development opportunities /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr