Description

We are seeking an M&A professional focused on executing integration and separation programmes across acquisitions, divestments, and carve-outs.

The role blends programme leadership with hands-on execution, requiring a strong grasp of how finance, operations, technology, and people functions come together during a transaction.

You will operate as a trusted partner to senior client stakeholders, often working directly alongside CFOs and their leadership teams to ensure mergers or acquisitions are implemented effectively, and business continuity is maintained post-deal.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of integration and separation programmes from planning through to execution, ensuring alignment with deal objectives and value creation targets
• Act as a key point of contact for client leadership, working closely with CFOs and functional heads to drive decision-making and programme momentum
• Translate transaction objectives into clear execution plans, including Day 1 readiness, post-close stabilisation, and longer-term transformation milestones
• Coordinate multiple workstreams (finance, technology, operations, HR, commercial) to ensure activities are aligned, sequenced correctly, and delivered on time
• Establish governance structures, reporting frameworks, and tracking mechanisms to provide transparency on progress, risks, and dependencies
• Oversee the implementation of Transition Service Agreements
• Proactively identify execution risks and operational challenges, driving mitigation strategies and escalating where required
• Support organisational change efforts by ensuring clear communication, stakeholder alignment, and adoption of new processes and structures

Requirements

• Have demonstrated experience delivering integrations, separations, or large-scale transformations in complex M&A environments
• Strong understanding of finance, systems, and operational processes
• Experience working across cross-functional teams in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Familiarity with programme governance, PMO structures, and structured delivery methodologies
• Background in consulting, advisory, or corporate transformation environments is advantageous
• Excellent communication skills

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Finance, Management, or a related discipline
• Professional certifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CFA, PMP, Prince2) are beneficial

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