M&A Consultant - Travel, Leisure, Tourism Sectors

M&A Consultant Travel Sector Location: UK Based - RemoteContract Type: Interim (3–6 months, extension possible)Start Date: ImmediateClient: 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 ClientOur 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 reputationFounder-led or entrepreneurially driven businesses with mature operationsCompanies with loyal repeat guests, positive reviews, and a history of delivering high-quality travel experiencesBrands with values aligned around responsibility, authenticity, sustainability, and qualityBusinesses with potential to scale internationally or digitally with improved systems and technologyRevenue range: €2–20mRegions of interest: DACH, France, and select international marketsPreference for asset-light, scalable business modelsRole ResponsibilitiesAs the Interim Corporate Finance Advisor, you will:Lead financial due diligence on target tour operatorsBuild and refine valuation models, forecasts, and M&A financial scenariosAssess operational quality, commercial metrics, customer profile, and growth potentialProvide insight into travel-sector economics, cost structures, and risk factorsSupport deal structuring, negotiation inputs, and transaction documentationWork closely with founders, senior management, legal advisors, and internal stakeholdersContribute to the post-acquisition integration plan, especially around finance, reporting and digital scaling opportunitiesPresent clear recommendations to the CEO, CFO, and ReachX investment teamWhat We’re Looking ForStrong experience in corporate finance, M&A, deal advisory, or transaction servicesKnowledge of the travel sector or similar asset-light consumer service models is preferredExcellent financial modelling and analytical skillsAbility to function independently in a fast-moving, founder-led environmentExperience working with private equity, acquisitive groups, or IPO-ready companies is an advantageStrong communication skills and comfort dealing directly with founders and management teamsAvailable immediately or at short notice for an interim assignmentWhy This Role MattersThis 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.

Created: 2026-01-09