M&A Consultant – Travel, Leisure, Tourism Sectors

M&A Consultant Travel Sector Location: UK Based - Remote Contract Type: Interim (3–6 months, extension possible) Start Date: Immediate Client: A rapidly expanding travel group About the Assignment ReachX is supporting a high-growth travel group. With a strong balance sheet and active access to capital for acquisitions, our client is accelerating a buy-and-build strategy focused on high-quality niche tour operators across Europe. We are seeking an Interim Corporate Finance Advisor with strong M&A experience — ideally with exposure to the travel, leisure, tourism or consumer services sectors — to support the financial evaluation, due diligence, and transaction execution of upcoming acquisitions. This is a hands-on, fast-moving assignment supporting multiple live deals. About the Client Our client is a well-capitalised, internationally minded travel group with a mission to acquire and scale niche, founder-led tour brands. They are preparing for IPO and have the resources to move quickly on the right opportunities. They are targeting: • Well-established, specialist tour operators with a clear niche and strong reputation • Founder-led or entrepreneurially driven businesses with mature operations • Companies with loyal repeat guests, positive reviews, and a history of delivering high-quality travel experiences • Brands with values aligned around responsibility, authenticity, sustainability, and quality • Businesses with potential to scale internationally or digitally with improved systems and technology • Revenue range: €2–20m • Regions of interest: DACH, France, and select international markets • Preference for asset-light, scalable business models Role Responsibilities As the Interim Corporate Finance Advisor, you will: • Lead financial due diligence on target tour operators • Build and refine valuation models, forecasts, and M&A financial scenarios • Assess operational quality, commercial metrics, customer profile, and growth potential • Provide insight into travel-sector economics, cost structures, and risk factors • Support deal structuring, negotiation inputs, and transaction documentation • Work closely with founders, senior management, legal advisors, and internal stakeholders • Contribute to the post-acquisition integration plan, especially around finance, reporting and digital scaling opportunities • Present clear recommendations to the CEO, CFO, and ReachX investment team What We're Looking For • Strong experience in corporate finance, M&A, deal advisory, or transaction services • Knowledge of the travel sector or similar asset-light consumer service models is preferred • Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills • Ability to function independently in a fast-moving, founder-led environment • Experience working with private equity, acquisitive groups, or IPO-ready companies is an advantage • Strong communication skills and comfort dealing directly with founders and management teams • Available immediately or at short notice for an interim assignment Why This Role Matters This project is central to an ambitious acquisition programme that will shape a new pan-European travel group. You will directly influence which tour operators are acquired and help ensure each transaction is financially robust, strategically aligned, and scalable. Apply tot his job