- Company Name
- Meraki Talent Ltd
- Job Title
- Assistant Strategy & Corporate Development Manager | M&A | Renewables
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Assistant Strategy & Corporate Development Manager – M&A & Renewables
**Role Summary**
Support a high‑growth renewable energy group in its corporate development and strategy agenda. Key focus areas include mergers & acquisitions, due diligence, valuation, fundraising, and strategy research, while also engaging across project development phases (planning, construction, procurement). The role is designed to develop into a senior leadership position as the organisation expands.
**Expectations**
- Execute M&A transactions, including target identification, due diligence, valuation, and integration support.
- Deliver strategic market and competitor analyses and present findings to executive board.
- Contribute to project development planning, procurement, and contract negotiations.
- Build relationships with external advisors, investors, and stakeholders.
- Demonstrate the ability to grow into increased leadership responsibilities within the group.
**Key Responsibilities**
1. **Corporate Development**
- Identify, evaluate, and execute acquisition and divestiture opportunities.
- Conduct financial due diligence, investment appraisals, and deal structuring.
- Support capital raising initiatives and prepare financing materials.
2. **Strategy**
- Perform market research, competitor benchmarking, and trend analysis.
- Create and deliver executive‑level presentations and board reviews.
3. **Project Development**
- Participate in project lifecycle stages: feasibility, planning, construction, procurement, and contractual negotiations.
- Interface with commercial functions to align project objectives with revenue targets.
4. **Progression & Development**
- Engage in succession planning and mentor relationships.
- Take incremental ownership of larger projects and cross‑functional initiatives.
**Required Skills**
- Proven M&A experience within the energy sector, ideally renewables.
- Strong financial modeling, valuation, and due‑diligence skills.
- Knowledge of procurement, contracting, and project development fundamentals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder‑management abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively across business functions and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Chartered Accountant (CA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification expected.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
Edinburgh, United kingdom
Hybrid
31-10-2025