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Who We Are
M-Files is redefining how work gets done. Our context-first document management system offers purpose-built business use cases—spanning universal and industry-specific workflows—to enable secure collaboration, automate processes, and ensure governance.
Unlike traditional systems, M-Files organizes content around the context of your business, connecting documents to related people, projects, and transactions. With our unique metadata-driven architecture, organizations can model content in line with their business processes, unify information across silos, and apply AI at scale. The result is greater productivity, reduced risk, and smarter, faster decisions for over 6,000 customers in 100+ countries.
At M-Files, our Guiding Principles unite us across diverse cultures and personalities:
- Make It Happen – We set bold goals, take ownership, learn from mistakes, and relentlessly pursue results.
- Help Others – We lead with kindness, assume good intentions, hold one another accountable, and celebrate wins together.
- Love Customers – We put customers and partners at the heart of everything, delivering value with respect, fairness, and speed.
To learn more about us we encourage you to visit our company page.
To learn more about how we became a Certified Great Place to Work visit, Working at M-Files | Great Place to Work.
Summary of the Role
We are seeking a Director of Mergers & Acquisitions to lead the sourcing, evaluation, and execution of strategic transactions that will shape the next phase of our company’s growth.
Reporting directly to the CFO/COO, this individual will serve as a key strategic partner to executive leadership and private equity sponsors, owning the M&A process end-to-end — from pipeline development through deal close and integration.
This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for a seasoned professional who has transitioned beyond advising on transactions and is ready to take full ownership of deals on the principal side.
Key Responsibilities
Deal Sourcing & Strategy
- Own and drive the company’s M&A pipeline strategy aligned to overall growth objectives
- Independently source, evaluate, and qualify acquisition opportunities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with investment banks, brokers, private equity firms, and target company leadership
- Partner directly with private equity sponsors to evaluate opportunities and refine acquisition strategy
- Proactively identify strategic opportunities based on market trends, competitive landscape, and company priorities
Transaction Execution
- Lead end-to-end transaction execution, from initial evaluation through closing
- Own financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuring
- Manage all aspects of due diligence across financial, commercial, operational, legal, tax, and HR workstreams
- Prepare and present investment memos, board materials, and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board of Directors
- Lead negotiations on key commercial terms and partner closely with legal counsel on LOIs, purchase agreements, and related documentation
- Drive deal timelines, stakeholder alignment, and decision-making across internal and external parties
Integration & Post-Close
- Own integration strategy and partner with functional leaders to ensure successful execution
- Define synergy targets and track performance against deal thesis
- Provide ongoing reporting and insights to executive leadership and Board stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to improve integration processes and maximize long-term value creation
Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence
- Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO, COO, and broader executive team on M&A initiatives
- Act as the primary point of contact for external deal partners, advisors, and stakeholders
- Influence company growth strategy through M&A insights and market intelligence
- Build and refine scalable processes, frameworks, and tools for evaluating and executing transactions
- Mentor and guide junior team members or cross-functional partners involved in deal execution
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- 8–12+ years of relevant transaction experience in investment banking (M&A or sell-side advisory), private equity, venture capital, or corporate development
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field
- SaaS or technology industry experience
- Proven track record of leading transactions end-to-end, from sourcing through close
- Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuring expertise
- Strong executive presence with the ability to present complex analyses to senior leadership and Boards
- Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple complex workstreams simultaneously
Preferred
- MBA or advanced degree in a relevant discipline
- Experience leading post-merger integration efforts
- Prior experience working directly with private equity sponsors
- Experience building or scaling an M&A or corporate development function
Participation in our Recruitment Process:
- Initial Screening w/People & Culture Team Member
- Hiring Manager (CFO/COO)
- Additional Internal Stakeholder(s) (TBD)
- Possible role specific assessment w/Internal Stakeholders
- Final Interview w/CEO
*Completed Recruitment Process Time Investment for Applicant: ~Approx. 4hrs
Benefits
Why M-Files?
We are a global company with Finnish roots and with our own product that we are greatly proud of!
By joining M-Files, you will get the opportunity to contribute to our success and growth, while developing your own expertise. Our team is fun, and our solutions are changing the market!
Our guiding principles of "Make It Happen", "Help Others", and "Love Customers" are highlighted through our daily actions as a team. Transparent communication and outstanding team spirit were listed as our strengths in our M-Filer Experience survey.
What We Offer:
- As remote enabled company our employees enjoy the flexibility to establish their own life/work balance
- 10 paid holidays annually
- Unlimited PTO
- Matching 401K Plan (25% of employee's contribution up to the IRS max)
- Health insurance (PPO and HDHP/HSA plans offered)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance (1x employee salary)
- Short-term disability (employer paid)
- Long-term disability (employer paid)
- Flexible Spending Plan (medical and dependent)
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