Head of Mergers & Acquisition (M&A)

Key Responsibilities Mergers & Acquisitions Lead the end-to-end M&A lifecycle including opportunity sourcing, evaluation, valuation, structuring, negotiation, and transaction execution Identify and assess strategic acquisition, partnership, and investment opportunities aligned with ADL's long-term growth strategy Conduct financial modeling, valuation analysis, and investment appraisal for potential transactions Manage due diligence processes including financial, legal, commercial, and operational assessments Lead negotiations and coordinate with legal, advisors, and counterparties to structure optimal deal outcomes Support post-merger integration planning and ensure realization of expected synergies Fundraising & Capital Strategy Develop and execute capital raising strategies including debt financing, equity funding, and structured financing solutions Lead engagement with banks, financial institutions, private equity investors, and strategic investors Structure and negotiate credit facilities, investment agreements, and funding arrangements Support the CFO in capital planning, liquidity management, and funding strategy for ADL and group entities Prepare investment memoranda, board papers, and investor presentations Strategic & Corporate Development Support leadership in strategic planning and corporate growth initiatives Analyze market trends and identify strategic expansion opportunities including partnerships, joint ventures, and strategic alliances Develop business cases and financial models to support strategic investment decisions Stakeholder Management Work closely with CFO, CEO, Board, and senior leadership on strategic investment decisions Manage relationships with investment banks, financial advisors, legal firms, and lenders Coordinate internal stakeholders across finance, legal, strategy, and operations to ensure smooth execution of transactions Key Deliverables Successful execution of strategic acquisitions, investments, and partnerships Securing optimal funding structures to support company growth Strengthening ADL's corporate development and capital strategy capabilities Person Specifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field MBA, CFA, ACA, CIMA, CA or equivalent professional qualification preferred 10–15 years of experience in M&A, corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, or corporate development Proven experience in deal structuring, valuation, negotiations, and transaction execution Experience in capital raising and financial structuring Corporate finance and valuation expertise Strategic thinking and commercial acumen Strong financial modeling and analytical capability Negotiation and deal structuring Stakeholder and investor management Excellent communication and presentation skills