Corporate Development Director Software Buy & Build

Corporate Development Director Software Buy & Build London / South East Salary: £120-160k Ref: NH11677 A PE backed international software business about to embark on a strategic M&A journey is seeking a Corporate Development Director to lead on daily M&A activity. Reporting to the CEO and responsible for running origination to execution activities, as well as a range of value creation projects, this is a critical hire that will compliment the already impressive organic growth of the business. If applying to this role it is essential that you have prior software / SaaS deals experience, have a strategic approach to origination and M&A, and have the gravitas to operate at an executive level. It is highly likely that you will have prior investment banking or M&A Advisory experience, as well as further experience gained as a PE investor or from within a corporate development position. Duties to include: Driving all origination efforts, with a real focus on value creative opportunities. Partnering with the senior leadership team (including product, tech and sales teams) to identify gaps, adjacent spaces, and opportunities that can be rectified / realised by M&A. Undertaking all required analysis and due diligence to fully asses the strategic fit of all targets. Meet regularly with targets to build relationships and future pipeline. Act as point of contact for all advisors, brokers, lawyers, etc. All pricing and valuation duties. The creation of robust forecasts and business plans for all targets. Structuring deals to incentivise all parties. Continually develop and clearly communicate the M&A strategy. Develop/refine all M&A playbooks, controls, and processes. Plan for the successful integration of all targets, working with internal teams post-acquisition to ensure full integration and synergy realisation. Support the CEO and CFO in a range of value creation activities, ranging from the development of the GTM strategy, pricing, cost-out initiatives, driving integration related activities, and supporting organic growth initiatives. Candidate profile : Prior software and/or SaaS deals experience. Prior investment banking, M&A Advisory, or TS experience. Subsequent experience working as a PE investor, or from a relevant corporate development role. C. 6-10 years M&A experience. Proven ability to originate deals. Demonstratable record of running all aspects of the M&A cycle. Excellent EQ and presence, with the ability to build strong relations with founders, entrepreneurs, CEOs etc. Prior experience of driving value creation activities a distinct advantage.