Interim M&A Carve Out Consultant (Private Equity)

Overview

We are supporting a Private Equity-backed professional services business undergoing a complex carve-out from a larger corporate structure. They are seeking experienced Interim Carve-Out Consultants to support the business through pre-Day 1 planning, diligence, and execution.

This is a high-impact role requiring individuals who have operated in fast-paced, PE-led environments and can bring both strategic oversight and hands-on delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support end-to-end carve-out initiatives, with a focus on pre-Day 1 separation planning
• Deliver asset deal execution, ensuring clear identification and separation of assets, contracts, and operations
• Drive carve-out due diligence (DD) workstreams, including commercial, operational, and financial components
• Produce high-quality DD reports, presenting findings, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior stakeholders and investors
• Support Day 1 readiness planning, including TSA requirements, operating model design, and risk management
• Work closely with PE sponsors, portfolio leadership, and functional teams to ensure timely delivery

Required Experience & Capability

Carve-Out & Transaction Experience

• Demonstrable experience supporting carve-outs in a Private Equity or corporate M&A environment
• Strong exposure to asset deals, particularly in pre-Day 1 carve-out planning
• Ability to navigate complexities around asset separation, legal structures, and transitional arrangements

Due Diligence (DD) Expertise

• Proven track record in delivering carve-out due diligence, ideally across multiple transactions
• Hands-on experience writing DD reports, including:
• Clear articulation of risks and value levers
• Commercially focused insights for investors
• Structured, concise reporting under tight timelines

Functional & Delivery Skills

• Strong programme delivery capability across finance, operations, and technology workstreams
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments with senior stakeholder exposure
• Highly analytical with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Key Questions We Will Explore

• What experience do you have with asset deals in carve-outs, particularly in pre-Day 1 environments?
• How extensively have you been involved in carve-out due diligence processes, and what is your experience in writing and presenting DD reports?

Ideal Profile

• Background in top-tier consulting (e.g. MBB/Tier 2), Big 4 Transactions/Deals, or experienced independent consultant
• Strong track record supporting PE-backed transactions and value creation initiatives
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution

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