M & A Integration Manager

AMS Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday (Buy an extra 5 days)

Birthday Off

Pension Scheme

Health cash plan

Company sick pay

Enhanced parental pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

AMS Group in Manchester is seeking an experienced M&A Integration Manager to oversee the integration of multiple acquisitions while ensuring a smooth transition of processes and systems. This pivotal role aims to protect deal value and drive synergy delivery in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in M&A integration, financial acumen, and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively. Company benefits include 25 days holiday, enhanced parental pay, and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in M&A integration within professional services.
• Ability to navigate and manage complex operational systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end integration of multiple acquisitions.
• Develop readiness plans and roadmaps for integrations.
• Identify and mitigate operational and regulatory risks.

Skills

M&A integration experience

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Change management

Operational understanding

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced M&A Integration Manager to lead the end‑to‑end integration of multiple acquisitions, ensuring smooth transition of people, processes, systems and clients. This role is key to protecting deal value, reducing risk and driving synergy delivery in a fast‑growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead integration planning, governance and coordination across several acquisitions, ensuring clear structure, accountability and communication.
• Develop and deliver Day 1 readiness plans and Day 30/100 roadmaps, covering people, operations, clients, systems and risk controls.
• Oversee integration across Finance, People, Technology, Compliance, Clients and Commercial, ensuring alignment to the Group’s operating model.
• Support cultural integration, organisational design, role mapping and change communications to ensure a consistent employee experience.
• Identify operational, financial and regulatory risks early, driving mitigation plans and ensuring compliance throughout the integration lifecycle.
• Track and deliver cost, revenue and operational synergies, reporting progress clearly to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong M&A integration experience in professional services or similar.
• Deep understanding of operations, systems migration and change management.
• Strong financial acumen and stakeholder management.
• High EQ, resilience and a hands‑on, pragmatic approach.
• Experience integrating multi‑site or national group structures.
• Exposure to FCA‑regulated or other highly regulated environments.
• Experience building integration playbooks, frameworks or PMO structures.
• Background working with Private Equity stakeholders.
• Familiarity with TUPE, organisational design or large‑scale change programmes.

Company Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday (Buy an extra 5 days)
• Birthday Off
• Pension Scheme
• Health cash plan
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced parental pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

Equal Opportunity Employer

AMS Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.