Interim Technology Consultant (Deals/M&A) in London

Grant Thornton’s Agile Talent Community is a network of contract professionals, giving you the opportunity to work with our clients alongside Grant Thornton teams on a project-by-project basis whilst being supported by our dedicated Agile Talent team. You can choose to work with Grant Thornton as an Independent Consultant either through your own limited company or on inside IR35 terms.

Our Technology Consulting team helps clients navigate strategic technology change, advising Private Equity and corporate clients to help them make critical technology investment decisions. From pre-deal technology due diligence to post-deal value creation planning, we assess technology risks, opportunities and operating models to determine how “future-fit” an organisation really is. We also support clients with major technology decisions, running Spec & Select engagements to help them choose the right platforms, partners and architecture for their growth.

As an experienced IT consultant in the Agile Talent Community, you will have the freedom to work on projects that you choose, whether full or part-time, and support our clients and internal teams on short to medium-term assignments.

Skills we are looking for:

• Proven experience as a hands-on delivery consultant acting as the technology lead in M&A and digital transformation projects
• Track record of delivering Technology consulting for M&A, including post-merger integration and carve-out projects
• Expertise in IT due diligence, integration, and separation planning across pre-deal to execution stages
• Strong understanding of the enterprise IT landscape, strategy, including IT operating model design
• Solid working knowledge of IT infrastructure and its role in M&A delivery
• Familiarity with TSA negotiation, Day-1 planning, and synergy tracking is highly desirable

What’s in it for you:

Your development is important to us and as part of the Agile Talent Community, you will be able to work alongside our permanent teams as well as our clients, giving you variety and opportunity to develop new skills. Our team is here to support you, with finding new projects as well as navigating the freelance regulation.

As a member of our Community, you will also be invited to events, which can help your wellbeing, educate you about the market you operate in, help you connect with the business as well as other members of the Community.

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people and those who work alongside our teams. We never settle for what is easy; we look beyond to deliver the right thing for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect each other, helps everyone to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

How to join:

You’ll first apply by sending your CV and some basic details. If your skills match what we are looking for, one of our recruiters will get in touch and walk you through the interview process. If there’s interest to continue, we’ll invite you to an interview with some of our key business leads. If successful, the final step will be to complete the onboarding process and background checks.