Senior M&A Integration Manager

Cooper Parry; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Parry is seeking a Senior M&A Integration Manager to lead integration projects and drive change management initiatives. The role requires strong M&A experience, project management skills, and the ability to engage with senior leaders. Join a dynamic team in a vibrant environment focused on innovative growth.

Benefits

Flexible working approach

Generous holiday entitlement

Enhanced parental leave policy

No dress code

Multi-award-winning wellbeing offerings

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior M&A experience is a must.
• Experience with project and process improvement methodologies.
• Deep understanding of change management processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver end-to-end M&A Integration projects.
• Manage relationships and communications with key stakeholders.
• Drive change management initiatives for smooth transitions.

Skills

M&A Integration

Project Management

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

Prince2 or Agile Project Manager qualification

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior M&A Integration Manager role at Cooper Parry

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Senior M&A Integration Manager role at Cooper Parry

Direct message the job poster from Cooper Parry

Talent Acquisition Manager at Cooper Parry | The #1 Accountancy Firm to Work For in the UK

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 M&A 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 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.

As a Senior M&A Integration Manager, 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 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.

Agencies, we love you, but unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cooper Parry by 2x

Get notified about new Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist jobs in Derby, England, United Kingdom.

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago

Cheadle, England, United Kingdom 22 hours ago

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Loughborough, England, United Kingdom £35,000.00-£37,000.00 4 days ago

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Derby, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Mansfield, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Leicester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Leicester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Leicester, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Leicester, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Leicester, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Upper Broughton, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.