Senior M&A Integration Manager

Cooper Parry; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Integration Manager to spearhead M&A Integration projects. This role is pivotal in integrating acquisitions, particularly in Digital and Wealth, and requires a proactive leader who thrives in dynamic environments. You will engage with senior leaders, manage relationships, and drive change initiatives to ensure seamless transitions. The company values a supportive culture, offering flexible work arrangements and a commitment to employee wellbeing. If you are a resilient self-starter with a passion for integration and change management, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible work approach

Generous holiday entitlement

Enhanced parental leave policy

No dress code

Multi-award-winning wellbeing offerings

Volunteering opportunities

Social/sports clubs

Qualifications

• Experience in M&A Integration and managing change processes.
• Strong project management skills with a focus on digital and wealth acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&A Integration projects with minimal oversight.
• Manage relationships and communications with key stakeholders.

Skills

M&A Integration

Project Management

Change Management

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Commercial Awareness

Education

Prince2 or Agile Project Management Certification

Tools

Project Management Tools

Job description

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About the role...

Do you thrive in a vibrant and innovative environment? Do you have M&A Integration experience? Are you able to manage the delivery of projects and adoption of change simultaneously?

We are on the lookout for a Senior Integration Manager who will play a key role integrating acquisitions into CP. Whether you are based in the East Midlands or further a-field, we want to hear from you.

About the team...

Cooper Parry's M&A Integration team are recently established to support the impressive growth plans of the firm. We work closely with Cooper Parry leaders to deliver results and support the realisation of our ambitions as a dynamic, challenger brand.

About the day to day...

As a Senior Integration Manager, you will have a primary focus on Digital and Wealth acquisitions, as well as supporting other acquisitions as needed. You'll take ownership and lead specific integration projects as they arise, getting stuck into a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities, including;

• Leading and delivering end-end M&A Integration projects with minimal need for support/oversight
• Supporting, coaching and engaging senior leaders across the business in respect to integration activities
• Managing relationships and comms with key stakeholders both internally and externally
• Holding ownership of projects, ensuring commitments and timelines are met
• Working with multiple service lines and relevant stakeholders to define strategic rationale / integration principles and delivery approach
• Leading the assessment of the acquired businesses into Cooper Parrys operations, including review and analysis of the acquired company's operations & development of D1 target operating model
• Driving change management initiatives to facilitate a smooth employee and client transition
• Scoping and establishing synergies based on strategic importance, feasibility, and quantify the potential impact
• Using prior experience to pre-empt risks and solve unforeseen issues
• Acting as a champion for integration activities within CP - bringing relevant structures, tools and insight to continually enhance CP's integration capabilities

About you...

At Cooper Parry, we're in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You'll continuously strive to keep learning - whether you're a trainee or a Partner - and you'll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.

We are looking for a self-starter, someone who is resilient with a willingness to persevere. You will be a team player, used to working closely with multiple client-facing and central service lines, ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in:

• Prior M&A experience is a must
• Experience with either Digital or Wealth acquisitions would be advantageous
• Experience and knowledge of project, process improvement and change principles, methodologies, and tools
• A deep understanding of how people go through change and the change process
• Commercial awareness is key and ability to build credible business cases, supported by a keen interest in client service
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills, with an acute ability to actively listen and meaningfully understand challenges people and teams face with change
• Knowledge of professional and digital/tech services is desirable
• Prince2 or Agile Project Manager qualification is desirable

About us...

We've been dubbed 'the rebels of accountancy'. So, we don't give run-of-the-mill advice.

We're straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service - free from unnecessary red tape.

That's how we've become the fastest-growing accountancy firm in the UK, and we've never been the type to rest on our laurels.

Over the last couple of years alone, we've achieved some fantastic feats:

• Best Companies' 1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
• Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we're still the UK's largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Came No.3 overall at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2024, against all businesses of all sizes in the UK and Ireland. We were recognised as "Best-in-class" for Inspiring Culture and Purpose, Wellbeing, Employee Voice and Employee Experience

What's in it for you?

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you're given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you'll produce amazing results.

That's why we offer things like:

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• No dress code - just "wear something!"
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we'll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.