Post‑Acquisition Integration Lead — Finance & Ops

SF Partners; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners is seeking an interim Acquisition Integration Lead to drive post-acquisition integration across finance, HR, IT and operations from the West Midlands with hybrid UK travel. The role requires strong financial control and hands-on integration leadership, starting ASAP.

You will lead multi-site integrations, present to senior leaders, and deliver a repeatable integration playbook while ensuring business continuity during the transition.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or finance professional with strong commercial experience and robust financial control skills.
• Hands-on post-acquisition integration experience across multiple workstreams.
• Experience presenting to the board and acquired business owners, translating issues into actions.

Responsibilities

• Assess live integrations and convert due diligence findings into prioritized plans with owners, deadlines and risks.
• Lead finance integration, including management accounts, cash reporting, banking, payment approvals, reconciliations and working capital controls.
• Coordinate HR, payroll, IT, systems, insurance, fleet and operational workstreams with accountable owners.
• Manage Day 1 and first 100-day priorities, resolve blockers and escalate material risks to the CFO.
• Build relationships with acquired business leaders and ensure clear communication during transition.
• Provide progress reporting and develop an integration playbook, trackers and handover to permanent team.

Skills

Financial control

Post-acquisition integration

Board communication

Private equity / multi-site experience

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

SF Partners is seeking an interim Acquisition Integration Lead to drive post-acquisition integration across finance, HR, IT and operations from the West Midlands with hybrid UK travel. The role requires strong financial control and hands-on integration leadership, starting ASAP.

You will lead multi-site integrations, present to senior leaders, and deliver a repeatable integration playbook while ensuring business continuity during the transition.