A leading PE backed professional services business on a significant buy and build programme requires a Senior Manager of Integration to plan, execute, and manage all aspects of the integration of newly acquired businesses.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work pre-deal with the M&A team to develop integration and value creation plans
- Assist the M&A team with due diligence to aid in the prompt integration of businesses, post-acquisition
- Set and ensure the successful delivery of a clear integration plan for all acquisitions
- Ensure the prompt realisation of synergies and cost efficiencies, and assist in the development of operational plans for newly acquired businesses
- Act as intermediary between the M&A function and departmental/operational heads of department
- Implement robust integration controls, systems, and processes to ensure businesses are effectively, and efficiently, integrated
- Regular reporting and analysis to senior management and the PE sponsor
- The creation of integration playbooks for future integration projects
- Work closely with the M&A team at all stages of the acquisition process to ensure processes are adhered to, and to allow for a “softer landing” of acquired businesses
- Set, manage, and regularly report on integration budgets
- Project manage departmental heads / PMO teams to ensure the success of operational integrations
- Act as point of contact to vendors and the senior management function of acquired businesses
- Value creation planning on an ongoing basis
Candidate Requirements:
- Experience planning and driving all aspects of integrations across all functions and departments
- Highly numerate with the ability to prepare and manage budgets
- Proven ability to create value and realise synergies via both cost and revenue/growth levers
- The EQ and communication skills to drive projects teams and stakeholders and to hold them to account
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Proven “hands on” integration experience – Not just directing projects