ERP Manager - Technology (Mergers and Acquisitions)

The Technology in M&A team at KPMG is one of the fastest growing and most profitable within Deal Advisory and across the firm. We deal with all aspects of technology, from strategy, digital, apps, infrastructure, cloud, operating models, data, cyber, RPA and post deal implementation & enhancements to reviewing technology spend.

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The Technology in M&A team are full of subject matter experts, but that’s not all. We are responsible for providing best in class support with both acquirers and vendors on pre- and post-deal technology issues, our propositions include: Buy side diligence, sell side diligence, separations, integrations, IPOs, synergy, JVs and standing up businesses. We support our clients across the deal lifecycle.

Why Join KPMG as an ERP Manager - Technology (Mergers and Acquisitions)?

• Opportunity to Lead and Innovate: As an ERP Manager, you’ll have the chance to lead client delivery and drive practice development, making a significant impact on the team’s success and growth.
• Exposure to High-Profile Projects: You’ll work on complex M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and carve-outs, providing deep insights and recommendations to clients and overseeing ERP system integrations and separations.
• Professional Growth: The role offers extensive opportunities for professional development, including coaching and mentoring junior team members, expanding your ERP knowledge, and developing new products and revenue streams.

What will you be doing?

• Prepare, plan and deliver M&A technology programmes and technology due diligence, with a focus on ERP implications in a transaction.
• Leading and supporting our clients through technology programmes arising from acquisitions, divestitures, carve outs and other transactions, focusing on the implementation, separation, integrating etc. of ERP systems.
• Drawing on knowledge and experience to provide high quality and deep insights and recommendations to our clients.
• Provide ERP insights and oversee the integration and separation of ERP systems during mergers and acquisitions across a wide range of projects.
• Leading client meetings and work with various business functions to ensure all ERP functional requirements are captured during the transaction.
• Lead ERP data migration projects during the transaction and work closely with the third-party vendors to ensure smooth implementation or migration.
• Interfacing with senior internal and external stakeholders both at clients and within KPMG.
• Developing additional products and potential revenue streams focused on ERP based solutions in transactions.
• Owning engagement management including quality and risk management for the project.

What will you need to do it?

• Deep technical expertise in at least one of the following ERP Landscape: SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics.
• Significant experience in a consulting firm or industry with exposure to ERP, preferably in an M&A environment.
• Experience in the following areas will be valued: ERP implementation and support, planning and execution of integrations and separations across technology, infrastructure, applications and data, ERP architecture and/or diagnostics, technology due diligence (buyside and sell side) – writing and reviewing reports, development of IT organization design including people, process, governance, service management, technology and contracts, design, negotiation and operation of Technology related transitional services.
• Understanding of the deal lifecycle and the role of Technology within it – starting from due diligence through to concluding transitional service agreements.
• Leading and facilitation of client meetings and interviews.
• Leading a team which includes both colleagues and client members of staff.
• Team management experience, including experience in the formulation of development and growth plans.

To discuss this or wider Deal Advisory roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

Our Locations: We are open to talk to ERP/Technology M&A professionals across the country. With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.