INTERIM TRANSACTIONS DIRECTOR

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– AEROSPACE –

West Midlands.
Hybrid and remote working options.
6 – 12 month assignment.
£1,000 – £1,250 per day.

An opportunity to lead a range of strategically important transactions within an international aerospace organisation.

The role will work alongside the executive team on acquisitions, disposals and strategic investments, helping the business assess opportunities properly and move through transactions with pace and discipline.

The successful candidate will need to be comfortable in a technically demanding environment where deal quality, risk and long-term commercial value all matter.

THE BRIEF

  • Lead acquisitions, disposals and strategic partnerships from initial assessment through to completion.
  • Build valuation models and transaction structures.
  • Assess order-book quality, programme economics and customer concentration.
  • Review supply-chain dependencies, intellectual property, regulation and operational capacity.
  • Lead financial, commercial, operational, legal and technology due diligence.
  • Identify earnings adjustments, working-capital issues and debt-like items.
  • Coordinate internal specialists and external advisers.
  • Lead negotiations around valuation, commercial terms and completion mechanisms.
  • Prepare board and investment committee papers.
  • Ensure completed transactions move cleanly into integration or separation planning.

WHAT THE ROLE CALLS FOR

  • Senior-level experience in corporate development, transaction services, investment banking or private equity.
  • A track record of leading complex transactions from start to finish.
  • Experience in aerospace, defence, advanced engineering or another regulated technical sector.
  • A good understanding of long-cycle contracts and programme-based economics.
  • Strong valuation and transaction-structuring capability.
  • Confidence challenging forecasts and management assumptions.
  • Credibility with boards, shareholders, advisers and senior operational teams.
  • Good judgement, discretion and the ability to operate under pressure.

This assignment will suit an experienced transactions professional who enjoys complex deal work and wants direct exposure to strategic decision-making.

CONFIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS AND REFERRALS

Please send your CV, or make a confidential referral, to:

andrew@andrewbaldwinconsultancy.co.uk

All approaches will be handled discreetly. Referrals are always greatly appreciated.

CONSIDERING YOUR NEXT EXECUTIVE MOVE?

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Andrew Baldwin Consultancy represents senior finance, M&A, integration and transformation leaders across permanent and interim appointments in the UK, Europe and international markets.

Some of the strongest people in the market are not actively applying for roles.

If you are considering your next move, would value a confidential discussion about the market, or simply want to stay close to relevant opportunities, you are very welcome to get in touch.

Senior-level referrals are also always appreciated.

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INTERIM FP&A AND TRANSACTION READINESS DIRECTOR

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– INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES –

Midlands.
Hybrid working with remote options.
12 month assignment.
£900 – £1,150 per day.

A broad finance leadership role supporting an infrastructure and technical services group through an entity-wide transformation programme and a potential future transaction.

This sits well beyond conventional FP&A.

The brief covers forecasting, investor reporting, transaction readiness, Day 1 planning, TSA requirements and the design of a finance model capable of supporting the business after completion.

The role will work closely with the CFO, executive team and transformation office.

THE BRIEF

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning across the transformation programme.
  • Build an integrated model covering trading, cash, funding and transaction scenarios.
  • Improve board and investor reporting.
  • Prepare finance for due diligence and transaction execution.
  • Define Day 1 requirements across reporting, banking, treasury, controls and payroll.
  • Scope and govern finance-related Transition Services Agreements.
  • Establish reporting structures and accounting policies for the future organisation.
  • Improve visibility across contract profitability, margins and working capital.
  • Coordinate ERP, data and chart-of-accounts requirements with the wider programme.
  • Prepare data-room materials and support responses to investors, lenders and advisers.
  • Track value-creation initiatives against the investment case.
  • Help define the future finance operating model, structure and systems.

WHAT THE ROLE CALLS FOR

  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
  • Senior FP&A, commercial finance or transformation leadership experience.
  • Previous involvement in transaction readiness, integration, separation or carve-out activity.
  • Experience in private equity-backed or transaction-led environments.
  • Strong modelling, forecasting and scenario-planning skills.
  • Practical knowledge of Day 1 planning and TSA requirements.
  • Experience of wider business or finance transformation.
  • Confidence communicating with boards, investors, lenders and advisers.
  • Exposure to infrastructure, engineering, project-led or technical services businesses would be useful.

The successful candidate will help create the financial clarity and control required before a transaction, while making sure the business is ready to operate effectively from Day 1.

CONFIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS AND REFERRALS

Please send your CV, or make a confidential referral, to:

andrew@andrewbaldwinconsultancy.co.uk

All approaches will be handled discreetly. Referrals are always greatly appreciated.