236. Mastering M&A | M&A Without Mayhem: Structure, Stakeholders & Surprises with Andy Mellor

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Send us your thoughts In this episode of CFO 4.0, host Hannah Munro speaks with Andy Mellor , Fractional CFO at Summit 17 Ltd , about navigating M&A, preparing for financial events, and leading finance teams through high-growth environments. Key topics covered: Andy’s career journey and transition into fractional CFO work Structuring finance teams to support rapid, acquisition-led growth Managing M&A deals end-to-end, including due diligence and integration Communicating effectively with sellers, stakeholders, banks, and PE firms Building robust financial models and scenarios for funding strategies Preparing businesses to be “event ready” with data, tools, and discipline Links mentioned Andy's Linkedin Learn more about Summit 17 Ltd Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here .