Senior M&A Finance Integration Manager

Jobgether; Germany; Remote; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote working arrangement

Worldwide location flexibility

Freelance or self-employed contract

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Senior M&A Finance Integration Manager based in Germany to lead cross-border finance integration initiatives across mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and transformations.

You will drive end-to-end R2R integration, Day 1 readiness, and post-merger transitions, collaborating with Finance, IT, Tax, Treasury, and M&A teams to standardize operating models and strengthen governance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• CPA/ACCA/CIMA/ACA advantageous.
• 10+ years in Finance, R2R or Finance Transformation in international environments.
• Experience leading finance integration initiatives (M&A, divestitures, carve-outs).
• Strong IFRS, GL, closing, consolidation, intercompany, and internal control knowledge.
• Hands-on with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Central Finance, SAP Group Reporting or similar ERP.
• PM skills to coordinate complex programs and manage priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement with senior leadership.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end R2R integration for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational changes.
• Define and implement finance integration strategies, roadmaps, and standardized processes.
• Drive Day 1 readiness assessments covering accounting requirements and controls.
• Manage post-acquisition integration: ERP harmonization, data migration, reconciliations, process optimization.
• Provide SME in general ledger, closing, consolidation, intercompany, and reporting.
• Establish integration governance, monitor milestones, ensure accounting standards compliance.
• Identify challenges and develop solutions to ensure continuity and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, Tax, Treasury, and M&A stakeholders for alignment and delivery.
• Support standardized, scalable finance operating models across international units.

Skills

R2R

IFRS

ERP systems

Stakeholder mgmt

Project management

English fluency

Education

Finance degree

Professional certifications (CPA/ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Central Finance

SAP Group Reporting

Job description

Our partner is looking for a Senior M&A Finance Integration Manager based in Germany.

The Senior M&A Finance Integration Manager will lead complex finance integration initiatives across mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational transformations. This role is responsible for ensuring seamless financial operations, consistent reporting practices, and effective integration of accounting processes in an international business environment. You will drive end-to-end Record-to-Report (R2R) integration, oversee Day 1 readiness, and support post-acquisition transitions. Working across Finance, Accounting, IT, Tax, Treasury, and M&A teams, you will help establish standardized financial operating models and strengthen governance. You will also contribute your expertise in ERP harmonization, financial consolidation, and internal controls to minimize integration risks. This is an opportunity to shape strategic finance transformation initiatives while working with senior stakeholders on complex international projects.

Accountabilities:

• Lead end-to-end Record-to-Report (R2R) integration activities related to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational changes.

• Define and implement finance integration strategies, roadmaps, and standardized processes to ensure successful transitions.

• Drive Day 1 readiness assessments, covering accounting requirements, financial reporting, internal controls, master data, and potential integration risks.

• Manage post-acquisition integration activities, including ERP harmonization, data migration, financial reconciliations, process optimization, and operational stabilization.

• Provide subject matter expertise in general ledger accounting, financial closing, consolidation, intercompany processes, and financial reporting.

• Establish integration governance frameworks, monitor project milestones, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal control requirements.

• Identify integration challenges and develop solutions to ensure continuity and efficiency across financial operations.

• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, IT, Tax, Treasury, and M&A stakeholders to maintain alignment and ensure successful project delivery.

• Support the transition toward standardized and scalable finance operating models across international business units.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or ACA are highly advantageous.

• At least 10 years of professional experience in Finance, Accounting, Record-to-Report (R2R), or Finance Transformation within an international environment.

• Proven experience leading finance integration initiatives involving mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, or carve-outs, including Day 1 readiness and post-merger integration.

• Strong expertise in IFRS, general ledger accounting, financial closing, consolidation, intercompany accounting, and internal controls.

• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Central Finance, SAP Group Reporting, or comparable ERP and financial consolidation systems.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate complex integration programs and manage multiple priorities.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership.

• Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented mindset, with strong problem-solving capabilities.

• Fluent written and spoken English.

Benefits

• Fully remote working arrangement, with worldwide location flexibility.

• Freelance or self-employed contract arrangement.

• Opportunity to lead strategic finance integration initiatives across international M&A projects.

• Exposure to complex finance transformation, ERP harmonization, and organizational integration activities.

• Collaboration with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary international teams.

• Opportunity to leverage and further develop expertise in financial transformation and M&A integration.

• Expected start date: As soon as possible.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!