Manager / Director - M&A Integration PE-backed SaaS technology firm (£85k - £100k)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PE-backed SaaS technology firm in Slough is seeking a Manager / Director for their M&A Integration team. This strategic role involves driving integration programs across international deals, enhancing business synergy, and managing complex cross-border integrations. Ideal candidates will have extensive M&A experience, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a strong grasp of SaaS business models. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, international exposure, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus structure

Flexible working arrangements

Accelerated career progression

Exposure to international M&A deals

Qualifications

• Significant M&A integration experience, preferably from a Big 4 consultancy or similar.
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-border integrations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, influencing at C-suite level.

Responsibilities

• Leading integration workstreams from due diligence to post-merger implementation.
• Developing and executing integration plans to maximize synergy capture.
• Building relationships with stakeholders across newly acquired businesses.

Skills

M&A integration experience

Stakeholder management

Project management

Commercial acumen

Adaptability

Job description

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Manager / Director - M&A Integration PE-backed SaaS technology firm (£85k - £100k), slough

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Client:

Circle Square

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Our client is a leading PE-backed SaaS technology firm revolutionising the ERP landscape.

Following significant & continued investment, they are scaling rapidly through strategic acquisitions worldwide. Their innovative cloud-based solutions empower businesses across industries to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and drive growth.

The Opportunity:

Due to their ambitious growth strategy, they are now seeking an experienced Manager / Director to join their small specialist M&A Integration team. This is a pivotal role within the expanding organisation as they continue to identify and integrate complementary businesses globally.

Key Responsibilities:

You'll be instrumental in driving successful integration programmes post-acquisition, working across multiple international deals simultaneously. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading or supporting complex integration workstreams from due diligence through to completion and post-merger implementation
• Developing and executing detailed integration plans that maximise synergy capture while minimising business disruption
• Collaborating with functional leads across technology, finance, HR, and operations to ensure seamless integration of people, processes, and systems
• Creating robust governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms to track integration progress against key milestones
• Identifying and mitigating integration risks through proactive planning and swift resolution
• Building relationships with senior stakeholders across newly acquired businesses to facilitate cultural alignment and knowledge transfer
• Establishing best practices and continuous improvement of the integration methodology

Candidate requirements:

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Significant M&A integration experience potentially from a Big 4 consultancy, boutique advisory firm, or equivalent corporate environment (or internal)
• Proven track record managing or supporting complex, cross-border integrations
• Ideally a strong understanding of SaaS business models and technology integration challenges
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at C-suite level
• Outstanding project management capabilities and experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Commercial acumen with the ability to identify and realise synergy opportunities
• Adaptability and resilience when working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Willingness to travel internationally as required for on-site integration activities
• Competitive base salary with significant performance-based bonus structure
• Unparalleled exposure to international M&A deals across diverse markets
• Accelerated career progression in a rapidly expanding organisation
• Flexible working arrangements with a modern approach to work-life balance

If you're looking to leverage your experience in a commercial environment where you can truly influence outcomes, please apply today.