Strategic Finance Manager (M&A Focus)

Location: Leeds, UK

This is a hybrid role which requires the successful candidate to ideally be based in our Leeds office at least 2 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

Acquisition Evaluation & Deal Support

• Lead financial analysis of acquisition targets, including performance, forecasts, cash flow and value drivers
• Build and maintain valuation, investment appraisal and acquisition models (leveraging modern forecasting tools and AI where appropriate)
• Support due diligence processes, reviewing quality of earnings, working capital and key financial risks
• Assess strategic fit, synergy opportunities and value creation potential
• Prepare high-quality materials for senior leadership, Board and investors

 

Transaction Execution

• Support financial aspects of negotiations and evaluate commercial implications
• Review transaction documentation including completion accounts and price adjustment mechanisms
• Coordinate finance workstreams with legal, tax, treasury, banking and external advisers
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the transaction lifecycle

 

Integration & Value Creation

• Support integration planning and execution for acquired businesses
• Establish financial reporting, governance and forecasting processes post-acquisition
• Track synergy delivery and monitor performance against investment cases
• Partner with operational teams to drive EBITDA growth and improvement initiatives
• Manage earn-out tracking and reporting

 

Stakeholder Management & Reporting

• Deliver insightful financial analysis to senior stakeholders and investor audiences
• Support lender presentations and acquisition financing activities
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure smooth execution and integration

 

About You

Essential Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA or CFA ideally, but will also consider ACCA, CIMA)
• Proven experience in M&A, transaction services or corporate finance
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and investment appraisal capability
• Experience supporting due diligence and transaction execution processes
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Commercially astute with strong business partnering skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, acquisitive environment

 

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to US transactions or North American markets
• Experience in pharma, life sciences or private equity-backed environments
• Knowledge of debt-funded acquisitions and financing structures
• Understanding of treasury, tax and post-merger integration considerations
• Experience working across multi-jurisdictional, cross-border transactions

 

Benefits

At Rosemont, we believe great benefits go beyond salary. That’s why our offering is shaped by what our people truly value:

🏆 Annual Bonus – Recognising your contribution to Rosemont.

🏥 Healthcare Cash Plan – Personal cover to support your health and wellbeing

💰 3% Employee / 5% Company Pension Contribution – Helping you plan for the future

🌴 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

📅 Flexible Working – Including hybrid and flexible working hours available.

🚗 Free On-Site Parking – Convenient access to our Leeds facility

🎉 Rosemont Rewards Platform – Discounts, free perks, and wellbeing tools for all employees

We are committed to fostering an environment of enablement where our people can grow, develop their talents, and pursue meaningful career paths. By placing patients and customers at the heart of everything we do, we drive high performance through accountability, consistency, and a strong governance structure. We champion inclusion, community, and a rewarding employee experience – creating a culture that supports development, celebrates achievement, and empowers individuals to thrive.

Diversity & Inclusion is integral to our culture and reflecting the patients we serve. At Rosemont, we believe equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company’s values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process.

If you’re looking for a role where you can shape investment decisions, drive growth and work closely with senior leaders, we’d love to hear from you – apply now and be part of our journey!