We are partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed services platform to appoint an Interim Integration Manager as part of an ambitious buy-and-build strategy.
Backed by a leading mid-market investor, the business has experienced rapid expansion through a combination of strong organic performance and an active acquisition programme, having completed several transactions to date. Operating in a large and fragmented European services market, the platform is well positioned to consolidate its space and drive long-term value creation
This is a hands-on, in-house role within a lean team working closely with the C-suite, focused on leading post-acquisition integration activity across multiple geographies while supporting value creation initiatives and ensuring acquisitions are successfully embedded into the wider platfor
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The R
oleYou will play a key role in delivering the integration strategy across newly acquired businesses, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with the wider group operating mod
- el:Lead post-merger integration planning and execution across multiple acquisiti
- onsCoordinate integration workstreams across functions including finance, operations, HR, IT, commercial, and le
- galDevelop and manage detailed integration plans, timelines, and synergy tracking framewo
- rksWork closely with senior leadership teams within acquired businesses to support onboarding and change managem
- entIdentify and mitigate integration risks, ensuring minimal disruption to business performa
- nceDrive operational alignment and best practice implementation across the platf
- ormMonitor and report on integration progress, KPIs, and value creation initiatives to the C-suite and invest
- orsSupport transformation, process improvement, and organisational alignment initiatives where requi
- redCollaborate with the M&A and Corporate Development teams to ensure seamless handover from deal execution into integrat
- ionManage multiple integration projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environm
ent
Candidate Pro
- fileExperience within Integration, Transaction Services, Consulting, Corporate Development, PMO, or a similar environ
- mentPrior post-merger integration experience within a private equity-backed or acquisitive business strongly prefe
- rredStrong project management and stakeholder coordination skills across cross-functional t
- eamsExperience integrating acquired businesses and driving operational alignment across organisat
- ionsCommercially minded with strong analytical and problem-solving capabili
- tiesHands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environ
- mentStrong communication and influencing skills, with exposure to senior leadership t
- eamsAbility to build relationships quickly and manage change effectively across diverse teams and cult
- uresSector experience not required; candidates from any industry background will be consid
