Acquisition Integration Lead

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property security solutions provider is seeking an Acquisition Integration Lead to oversee the integration of newly acquired businesses. This role requires expertise in M&A processes, strong project management skills, and the ability to align stakeholder efforts toward successful integrations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in driving seamless collaboration and delivering strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading M&A integration with best practices.
• Strong project management skills managing complex projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish best practice governance for M&A integration.
• Monitor development and execution of integration plans.
• Collaborate with departments such as finance, HR, IT.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Leadership

Change Management

Financial Analysis

Risk Management

Legal Compliance

Job description

Acquisition Integration Lead, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client:

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

If you are a specialist in the integration of acquisitions, then look no further. We are working with a private equity-backed property security solutions provider with significant growth plans across Europe. We are supporting them in strengthening their M&A team with the recruitment of an Integration Lead for their expanding team, to take ownership of end-to-end integration of newly acquired businesses.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to drive seamless collaboration between divisions, identify and execute key milestones, and align all stakeholders to achieve success in the acquisition agenda.

Your role will involve working on due diligence, collaborating closely with the M&A team and wider functions including Finance, HR, IT, with full ownership of strategic thinking and hands-on execution. Strong financial acumen and the ability to influence are key.

As a champion for the vision of the integration and program management structure, you will create momentum and drive to capture the value of the transaction.

Key Responsibilities

Integration Planning and Implementation

• Establish best practice governance for M&A integration.
• Monitor the development and execution of comprehensive integration plans, aligning with strategy.
• Build and coordinate cross-functional integration teams.
• Collaborate with departments such as finance, People, IT, legal, operations, and commercial.

Stakeholder Management

• Establish effective communication channels with key stakeholders.
• Ensure transparency and alignment throughout the integration process.
• Collaborate with M&A teams to provide integration-related input during due diligence.

Cultural Integration

• Work closely with the People Team to develop and execute strategies for cultural integration.
• Foster a cohesive and productive work environment.
• Identify and mitigate integration risks.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Synergy Realisation

• Establish processes and reporting mechanisms to capture and measure synergy delivery for acquisitions.

Post-Merger Assessment and Continuous Improvement

• Conduct post-merger assessments to evaluate integration effectiveness.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize future processes.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience in leading M&A integration, including Future State processes, Exit Agreements, TSA, Legal Entity Transfers, in consultancy or operational environments, demonstrating best practices.
• Strong project management skills with success in managing complex projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• In-depth knowledge of financial analysis, risk management, and legal compliance in M&A.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership and change management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

This is a great opportunity with an excellent organization!

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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom