Manager - People in M&A (Deal Execution)

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for their People in M&A team in Cambridge. This role involves leading projects and collaborating with senior members to drive transformational change for clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR, organizational development, or strategy, particularly within M&A contexts. You will contribute to deal reports, advise on integration strategies, and manage teams to ensure smooth transitions. Join a diverse team dedicated to maximizing value through people and making a significant impact on client success.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of HR, OD, or Strategy, ideally in M&A.
• Experience working on M&A projects is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and collaborate with senior team members.
• Support clients in transformational change projects.
• Mentor junior team members and manage complex projects.

Skills

HR

Organizational Development

Strategy

People Strategy

Change Management

Leadership

Consultation

Education

Degree in HR, OD, or Strategy

Job description

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Manager - People in M&A (Deal Execution), Cambridge

Client:

KPMG

Location:

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Title/Req Number: Manager - People in M&A (Deal Execution) / 106924

Base Location: 20 offices nationally

Why Join KPMG as a Manager - People in M&A (Deal Execution)?

The Deal Execution team is part of KPMG’s rapidly expanding Strategy Group, which delivers value for clients by challenging conventional thinking, bringing deep industry and functional insights, and executing with investor-grade rigour. We are a diverse team of over 105 practitioners, working collaboratively with and orchestrating KPMG’s broad set of capabilities within our Advisory business. Our focus is on enhancing value for clients across the deal and economic cycle. Our teams include specialists capable of supporting clients from conceptual thinking of buying a business to transforming their business during times of difficulty.

The People in M&A Centre of Excellence handles all aspects of the employee journey in M&A, as well as leveraging our experience to enact transformational change outside of a deal context. From early-stage strategy development and organisational design for carve-outs, to synergy analysis and cost benefits, employee experience, and corporate culture, employee transfer, to developing and managing effective transformational solutions to help organizations achieve their ambitions. We aim to develop solutions to client issues and understand the financial benefits or risks from a people perspective. We are driven by a passion to help our clients execute transactions and transformational change efficiently, maximising value through people and ensuring smooth transitions.

What will you be doing?

In this role, you will work on and lead projects, collaborating closely with senior team members who will provide guidance and insight into the deal environment. This will help you build your deals knowledge and further develop your skills in people, OD, strategy, and HR. You will also leverage your change and consulting skills to deliver top-tier transformational change for clients outside of deal contexts.

This includes:

• Contributing to and reviewing deal and transaction reports from a people perspective (Due Diligence)
• Advising on people, strategy, and organisational design aspects of integration, separation, and optimisation initiatives (e.g., synergy analysis), including developing target operating models, understanding the people landscape, defining transitional service agreements, developing plans, and supporting implementation
• Supporting clients in achieving their objectives by delivering transformational change projects (Transformational Change)
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members (Leadership & Management)
• Acting as a key point of contact for the client across specific engagement areas, demonstrating credibility and experience to advise on complex deals (Stakeholder Interaction & Challenges)

What will you need to do it?

• A good understanding of or background in HR, OD, or Strategy, ideally in an M&A environment
• Experience working on M&A projects and understanding of consultation is beneficial
• Specialisms such as: People strategy, TUPE, HR functions, processes and technology, Union engagement, organisational design, employee engagement, talent analysis, recruitment, and retention (deep understanding in one area can suffice)
• Ability to manage small to medium-sized teams or significant parts of complex projects
• Interested candidates can apply online, create a profile, upload their CV, and start their journey with KPMG

Our Locations:

We are open to talent across the UK. With 20 sites nationwide, options include office work, remote work, flexible hours, and part-time arrangements. If you need flexibility, please register and discuss with our team.

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