Manager - People in M&A (Deal Execution)

TN United Kingdom; Watford; 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 Watford. This role involves leading transformational change projects and advising clients on organizational design and people strategy in M&A contexts. You will work closely with senior members, developing your skills while mentoring junior team members. The firm offers a flexible working environment across multiple locations in the UK, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the field of deal advisory.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of HR, OD, or Strategy in M&A.
• Experience in M&A projects is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and collaborate with senior team members.
• Advise on people strategy and organizational design.

Skills

HR

Organizational Design

Strategy

People Strategy

Change Management

Education

Degree in HR or related field

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

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Client:

KPMG

Location:

Watford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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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, delivering value 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 KPMG’s broad Advisory capabilities, focused on enhancing value across the deal and economic cycle. Our specialists help clients from conceptual thinking of buying a business to transforming businesses in times of difficulty.

The People in M&A Centre of Excellence handles all aspects of the employee journey in M&A, including transformational change outside of deals. From early-stage strategy development and organisational design for carve-outs, to synergy analysis, employee experience, corporate culture, employee transfer, and developing transformational solutions to help organizations achieve their objectives. We aim to develop solutions to client issues, understanding financial benefits or risks from a people perspective, and are passionate about helping clients execute transactions and transformational change efficiently, maximizing value through people and ensuring smooth transitions.

What will you be doing?

You will work on and lead projects, collaborating closely with senior team members who will provide guidance and insights, helping you build your deal knowledge and develop your people, OD, strategy, and HR skills. 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 organizational design aspects of integration, separation, and optimization initiatives, including developing target operating models, understanding the people landscape, defining transitional service agreements, developing plans, and supporting implementation
• Supporting clients in transformational change projects to achieve their objectives
• Mentoring, coaching, and developing junior team members as a role model
• Acting as a key point of contact for the client across specific engagement areas, demonstrating credibility and experience in advising on complex deals

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
• Specialist knowledge such as: People strategy, TUPE, HR functions, processes and technology, Union engagement, best practice organizational design, employee engagement, talent analysis, recruitment, and retention (not all required; deep understanding in one area may suffice)
• Ability to manage small to medium-sized teams or significant parts of complex projects or programs
• To discuss this or other Deal Advisory roles, apply by creating a profile, uploading your CV, and beginning your application with KPMG

Our Locations:

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

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