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Director / Head of M&A Underwriting

A highgrowth transactional risk insurer is building out its Italian M&A underwri...

Location

Italy , Rome

Salary:

Not provided

IDEX Consulting Ltd

Expiration Date

August 22, 2026

Requirements

Substantive W&I experience
Strong market credibility
Ability to operate with both technical discipline and commercial intent

Job Responsibility

Lead underwriting across Italian M&A transactions, with a primary focus on W&I
Originate and manage broker, private equity, corporate, legal and advisory relationships across the Italian deal community
Own the Italian brand, build the book, shape the local strategy and have an immediate mandate to grow headcount

What we offer

Genuine commercial autonomy
A mandate to build
Meaningful equity participation linked to the long-term success of the wider Group
Genuine equity participation, structured to reflect the value created in building the Italian business and designed to align long-term with the success of the Group

Fulltime

Director / Head of M&A Underwriting

A highgrowth transactional risk insurer is building out its Italian M&A underwri...

Location

Spain , Madrid

Salary:

Not provided

IDEX Consulting Ltd

Expiration Date

August 22, 2026

Requirements

Substantive W&I experience
Strong market credibility
Ability to operate with both technical discipline and commercial intent

Job Responsibility

Lead underwriting across Italian M&A transactions with primary focus on W&I
Originate and manage broker, private equity, corporate, legal and advisory relationships across the Italian deal community
Own the Italian brand, build the book, shape the local strategy and grow headcount

What we offer

Genuine commercial autonomy
Mandate to build
Meaningful equity participation linked to long-term success of the wider Group

Fulltime

Head of M&A, Human Capital, North America

The primary focus of the Head of Human Capital M&A is to drive growth, best-in-c...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

245000.00 - 325000.00 USD / Year

Aon

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven track record leading large M&A projects and driving growth in a complex global environment
Exceptional influential leadership
Ability to work in a matrixed environment and drive collaboration
Proven track record of winning and building long-term and service-oriented relationships with large corporate clients
Deep understanding of Human Capital issues that are related to M&A activity—including legal restrictions, harmonization of programs and integration activities
Working knowledge of environment and trends and issues across different geographies
Ability to create and execute a strategy with a strong commercial lens
Exceptional communication skills to convey compelling messages across all levels and geographies

Job Responsibility

Providing growth leadership, setting the go-to-market direction and ensuring consistency in how we sell, service and manage global M&A projects
Close partnership with M&A team in Risk Capital and relationship management teams to drive sales pipeline for Human Capital M&A projects
Working with subject matter experts within the Human Capital consulting businesses to sell and deliver large projects
Leading the teams as player-coach
Drive greater consulting and advisory capability and projects, leveraging best practices from each Solution Line
Partner with sub-regions to drive margin-accretive growth
Prioritizing resources and cases for biggest impact
leading Aon’s response to large RFPs for M&A activity, and leveraging feedback to shape our evolving value proposition
Working in close partnership with leaders of Human Capital and EMEA Head of Human Capital M&A to develop a joined-up Aon value proposition of M&A solutions for all segments
Encouraging all colleagues working on M&A projects to represent all of Aon (Human Capital and Risk Capital) as we bring our capabilities to the market

What we offer

401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
employee stock purchase plan
consideration for long-term incentive awards
medical, dental and vision insurance
paid time off
various leaves of absence
paid sick leave
short-term disability and optional long-term disability
health savings account
health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts

Fulltime

Head of FP&A

Giacom is the only provider of Comms, Cloud, Hardware, and Billing through one p...

Location

United Kingdom , Bristol

Salary:

Not provided

Giacom

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Significant experience in FP&A and / or Commercial Finance, including senior‑level responsibility within a Group FP&A or complex multi‑entity environment
Proven experience operating at scale, with ownership or influence over large P&Ls (c. £300m+), complex revenue models, and consolidated Group reporting
Strong capability across planning, forecasting, advanced financial modelling, investment appraisal (ROI/IRR/NPV) and cash forecasting
Experience in telecoms, technology, media, private equity or other subscription‑led / capital‑intensive sectors is advantageous
Comfortable working with ERP, planning, and BI tools (e.g. NetSuite, Oracle, Anaplan, Adaptive, Power BI, Tableau) and partnering with data and analytics teams
Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear, compelling insight, influencing Executive‑level decision‑making through strong financial storytelling
Confident operating with ambiguity and autonomy, setting direction for FP&A and insight rather than simply following established processes

Job Responsibility

Own Group‑wide planning, budgeting, and forecasting, aligning strategic targets with business unit plans and ensuring robust capital, cash, and liquidity forecasting
Lead the evolution of FP&A, data and reporting, integrating modern BI, advanced analytics and automation to deliver a forward‑looking, decision‑led finance function with a clear single source of truth
Deliver Executive‑level performance management and insight, providing clear financial narratives across P&L, cash, balance sheet and KPIs, with strong commercial and operational context
Act as a senior business partner to the Executive Team, challenging assumptions and enabling informed trade‑off decisions across growth, margin, investment, and cash
Provide investment governance and strategic decision support, including appraisal, prioritisation and post‑investment review of major programmes, M&A, and strategic initiatives
Embed strong financial governance, controls and risk management, ensuring planning processes are robust, auditable, and resilient, with continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy and discipline

What we offer

Flexible working
Investment in your future career with a variety of learning and development opportunities
No dress code - embrace the freedom to bring your whole self to work
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
birthday off
A pension plan for your future
Complimentary refreshments in all our offices

Fulltime

Head of FP&A

A high-growth, private equity-backed SaaS and data consultancy is seeking a Head...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

85000.00 GBP / Year

Stanton House

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

ACA qualified, ideally trained within a Top 10 firm
Background in Audit, Transaction Services, or Corporate Finance
Experience transitioning into industry early in career to learn best-practice financial operations
Proven experience in a PE-backed business and/or high-growth SME environment
Strong FP&A experience, ideally with ownership of planning processes
Exposure to M&A and integrations is a plus

Job Responsibility

Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting cycles
Own performance tracking against financial and operational KPIs, with a strong SaaS focus
Develop forward-looking MI and analytics to support insight-led decision-making
Partner closely with senior commercial and operational leaders
Build a deep understanding of revenue drivers and cost dynamics
Provide insight, challenge, and support to improve business performance
Support the preparation of board packs, including analysis and commentary
Deliver high-quality reporting for PE and investor stakeholders
Maintain and develop the three-statement financial model (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
Support the financial integration of acquired businesses

What we offer

Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package
Flexible, adult working culture with a fully remote model

Fulltime

Head of FP&A

Giacom is the only provider of Comms, Cloud, Hardware, and Billing through one p...

Location

United Kingdom , Bristol

Salary:

Not provided

Giacom

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Significant experience in FP&A and / or Commercial Finance, including senior‑level responsibility within a Group FP&A or complex multi‑entity environment
Proven experience operating at scale, with ownership or influence over large P&Ls (c. £300m+), complex revenue models, and consolidated Group reporting
Strong capability across planning, forecasting, advanced financial modelling, investment appraisal (ROI/IRR/NPV) and cash forecasting
Experience in telecoms, technology, media, private equity or other subscription‑led / capital‑intensive sectors is advantageous
Comfortable working with ERP, planning, and BI tools (e.g. NetSuite, Oracle, Anaplan, Adaptive, Power BI, Tableau) and partnering with data and analytics teams
Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear, compelling insight, influencing Executive‑level decision‑making through strong financial storytelling
Confident operating with ambiguity and autonomy, setting direction for FP&A and insight rather than simply following established processes

Job Responsibility

Own Group‑wide planning, budgeting, and forecasting, aligning strategic targets with business unit plans and ensuring robust capital, cash, and liquidity forecasting
Lead the evolution of FP&A, data and reporting, integrating modern BI, advanced analytics and automation to deliver a forward‑looking, decision‑led finance function with a clear single source of truth
Deliver Executive‑level performance management and insight, providing clear financial narratives across P&L, cash, balance sheet and KPIs, with strong commercial and operational context
Act as a senior business partner to the Executive Team, challenging assumptions and enabling informed trade‑off decisions across growth, margin, investment, and cash
Provide investment governance and strategic decision support, including appraisal, prioritisation and post‑investment review of major programmes, M&A, and strategic initiatives
Embed strong financial governance, controls and risk management, ensuring planning processes are robust, auditable, and resilient, with continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy and discipline

What we offer

Flexible working
Investment in your future career with a variety of learning and development opportunities
No dress code - embrace the freedom to bring your whole self to work
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. You'll even get your birthday off, too!
A pension plan for your future
Complimentary refreshments in all our offices

Fulltime

Head of FP&A

Our client is looking for a commercially driven Head of FP&A to lead the Financi...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

100000.00 - 120000.00 GBP / Year

Stanton House

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience
Proven experience in a senior FP&A leadership role, ideally within a PE-backed or high-growth environment
Strong track record of driving business performance through commercial insight and analysis
Experience leading through transformation, change or system implementation
Advanced financial modelling and Excel capability
Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence and challenge senior leadership
Strong leadership capability with experience developing and managing teams

Job Responsibility

Lead the FP&A function, partnering with senior leadership to support commercial decision-making and business performance
Own the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts across short, medium and long-term planning cycles
Develop robust financial models including scenario planning and sensitivity analysis
Lead the preparation of monthly executive and board reporting, providing clear and concise performance commentary
Support strategic initiatives including pricing optimisation, investment cases and M&A activity
Monitor KPIs and performance metrics, identifying risks, opportunities and improvement areas
Lead the implementation and ownership of the FP&A system (Adaptive) and support broader ERP transformation
Enhance management information through improved reporting, BI tools and automation

What we offer

10% bonus

Fulltime

Head of Compliance & M&E

This is a senior leadership role responsible for statutory compliance and the de...

Location

United Kingdom , Hackney

Salary:

82797.00 - 86121.00 GBP / Year

Goodman Masson

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Significant senior leadership experience in M&E, compliance, housing or asset management
Strong technical knowledge across gas, electrical, legionella, asbestos, lifts and M&E systems
Experience managing large teams, direct labour operatives and specialist contractors
A track record of delivering compliance programmes, safety improvements and high-quality maintenance services
Deep understanding of statutory frameworks including the Building Safety Act, Health & Safety at Work Act and relevant British Standards
Ability to lead cultural change, drive performance and communicate complex technical information with clarity
Relevant Level 7 technical qualifications or equivalent experience
professional memberships such as NICEIC, GasSafe, NAPIT, RICS, CIOB or CABE are desirable

Job Responsibility

Responsible for statutory compliance and the delivery of all mechanical and electrical services across the borough’s housing portfolio
Overseeing critical safety functions including asbestos, legionella, gas, electrical and lift safety
Ensuring effective maintenance services and long-term asset resilience
Leading a team of around 120 staff
Setting the strategic direction for compliance and M&E services
Ensuring robust frameworks, strong contractor performance, and a proactive approach to risk management
Managing significant budgets
Developing preventative maintenance strategies
Leading on procurement of M&E services
Overseeing performance against key compliance and safety standards

Fulltime

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