M&A Partner

BP PLC; England; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BP plc seeks a strategic M&A Partner to lead end-to-end M&A initiatives, including target assessment, negotiation, and post-merger integration. The role emphasizes culture and customer-centric change across the combined organization.

You will influence senior stakeholders, drive leadership development, and develop robust financial models to support decisions, with exposure to a London-based, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable expertise in Agility core practices within a corporate environment.
• Excellent analytical thinking with ability to interpret complex data and drive decisions.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, across senior stakeholders.
• Proven track record in leading culture and behaviour change initiatives.
• Commitment to customer-centric strategies in strategic initiatives.
• Experience driving employee engagement during organizational change.
• Skilled at facilitating productive discussions and workshops.
• Proven ability to influence and negotiate with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of M&A transactions from identification to integration and post-merger optimization.
• Apply Agility core practices to M&A processes for efficient execution.
• Conduct due diligence to assess targets, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and implement culture and behaviour change within acquired entities.
• Drive customer-centric thinking to preserve and enhance value for customers.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives during integration.
• Facilitate negotiations with senior stakeholders, legal teams, and target company reps.
• Use Leadership Assessment methodologies to evaluate leadership in target firms.
• Develop communication plans and support structures for employees during change.
• Create and maintain sophisticated financial models to support M&A valuations.
• Contribute to strategic growth and market expansion plans through M&A.

Skills

Agility core practices

Analytical thinking

Communication

Culture change

Customer centric

Employee engagement

Facilitation

Influencing

Leadership assessment

Change management

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

## M&A PartnerApply: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working: United Kingdom - Sunbury: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 9, 2026 (13 days left to apply): RQ116396**Entity:**People, Culture & Communications**Job Family Group:**HR Group**Job Description:**We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic M&A Partner to lead and execute Mergers & Acquisitions initiatives for BP International Limited. This role will drive significant organizational change, foster cultural integration, and contribute to long-term strategic growth. ## Job Responsibilities:* Lead all phases of M&A transactions, from identification and evaluation to negotiation, integration, and post-merger optimization.* Apply Agility core practices to M&A processes, ensuring efficient and adaptable execution.* Conduct comprehensive analytical thinking and due diligence to assess potential targets and identify risks and opportunities.* Develop and implement strategies for culture and behavior change within acquired entities and across the integrated organization.* Champion customer-centric thinking throughout M&A activities, ensuring value preservation and enhancement for our customer base.* Drive employee engagement initiatives during and after M&A, addressing workforce concerns and fostering a positive and productive environment.* Facilitate complex discussions and negotiations with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, legal teams, and target company representatives.* Influence key decision-makers and stakeholders to secure buy-in and alignment on M&A strategies and integration plans.* Utilize Leadership Assessment methodologies to evaluate leadership capabilities within target companies and plan for effective integration.* Proactively lead change associated with M&A, developing communication plans and support structures for affected employees.* Effectively manage workforce concerns arising from M&A activities, ensuring fair and transparent processes.* Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models and analyses using Microsoft Excel to support M&A valuations and projections.* Contribute to organizational development through strategic M&A, enhancing capabilities and market position.* Leverage deep Organizational Knowledge and the energy sector to identify synergistic opportunities.* Actively participate in shaping strategy for future growth and market expansion through M&A.## Job Qualifications:* Demonstrable expertise in Agility core practices within a corporate environment.* Exceptional Analytical Thinking skills, with a proven ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.* Outstanding Communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.* Significant experience in leading Culture and behavior change initiatives.* A strong commitment to Customer centric thinking in all strategic endeavors.* Proven track record in driving Employee Engagement during periods of organizational change.* Highly skilled in Facilitation, capable of leading productive discussions and workshops.* Expertise in Influencing and negotiating at senior levels.* Experience with Leadership Assessment methodologies and their application.* Extensive experience in Managing change within large, complex organizations.* Demonstrated ability to effectively manage workforce concerns during periods of transition.* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling and data analysis.* Strong background in Organizational development principles and their application.* Deep Organizational Knowledge of the energy industry or a related sector.* Proven ability to contribute to and lead efforts in Shaping strategy for business growth. **Please note that this role will move to brand-new offices in Timber Square, Southwark around Q4 2027.** ## Why Join Us?We’re committed to supporting leaders who want to make an impact. At bp, you’ll have the chance to shape and influence outcomes across businesses. You’ll be part of an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and where your contribution to performance and integration matters.We invest in the growth and wellbeing of our people, providing the resources, networks, and development opportunities needed to thrive. Our total rewards package includes competitive pay, bonuses, share options, and a range of flexible benefits designed to meet your needs — from healthcare and retirement plans to paid time off and agile working. We recognise that people have multifaceted lives, and we strive to offer a career experience that reflects that!Apply now!!**Travel Requirement**Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role**Relocation Assistance:**This role is not eligible for relocation**Remote Type:**This position is a hybrid of office/remote working**Skills:**Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Coaching, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Culture and behaviour change, Curiosity, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Data cleansing and transformation, Decision Making, Digital Fluency, Employee and labour relations (Inactive), Employee Engagement, Employee Experience, Facilitation, Global Perspective, Influencing, Job Design, Leadership Assessment, Leading transformation, Managing change, Managing workforce concerns, Microsoft Excel {+ 12 more}.Future Location Notice: This role will start in Sunbury, London. bp has announced a planned office move to Timber Square, London, with all positions currently advertised in Sunbury, including this one, expected to relocate around Q4 2027-Q1 2028. This presents an exciting opportunity for all employees and leaders to come together in one London location. The specific date of the move will be confirmed closer to the time.**Legal Disclaimer:**We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.