Senior M&A Finance Integration Manager

Jobgether; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Freelance contract

Global projects

Senior stakeholders

Job summary

Jobgether seeks a Senior M&A Finance Integration Manager based in the Netherlands to lead complex finance integration initiatives across mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and transformations. You will drive end-to-end R2R integration, Day 1 readiness, and post-acquisition transitions in a global setting.

You will collaborate with Finance, Accounting, IT, Tax, Treasury, and M&A teams to standardize operating models, strengthen governance, and ensure accurate financial reporting across

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or ACA are highly advantageous.
• At least 10 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, R2R, or Finance Transformation in international environments.
• Proven experience leading finance integration initiatives around M&A, divestitures, or carve-outs, including Day 1 readiness.
• Strong IFRS, general ledger accounting, consolidation, intercompany accounting, and internal controls knowledge.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Central Finance, SAP Group Reporting, or comparable ERP systems.
• Strong project management skills to coordinate complex programs.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including influence with senior leadership.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end R2R integration activities for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational changes.
• Define and implement finance integration strategies, roadmaps, and standardized processes for successful transitions.
• Drive Day 1 readiness assessments covering accounting requirements, financial reporting, internal controls, master data, and risks.
• Manage post-acquisition integration activities including ERP harmonization, data migration, reconciliations, and process optimization.
• Provide SME in general ledger accounting, financial closing, consolidation, intercompany, and reporting.
• Establish integration governance frameworks and monitor milestones for compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, IT, Tax, Treasury, and M&A stakeholders to maintain alignment.
• Support transition toward standardized, scalable finance operating models across international units.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

English fluency

Financial analysis

R2R knowledge

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Professional qualifications (CPA/ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Central Finance

SAP Group Reporting

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior M&A Finance Integration Manager based in Netherlands.

The Senior M&A Finance Integration Manager will lead complex finance integration initiatives across mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational transformations. This role is responsible for ensuring seamless financial operations, consistent reporting practices, and effective integration of accounting processes in an international business environment. You will drive end-to-end Record-to-Report (R2R) integration, oversee Day 1 readiness, and support post-acquisition transitions. Working across Finance, Accounting, IT, Tax, Treasury, and M&A teams, you will help establish standardized financial operating models and strengthen governance. You will also contribute your expertise in ERP harmonization, financial consolidation, and internal controls to minimize integration risks. This is an opportunity to shape strategic finance transformation initiatives while working with senior stakeholders on complex international projects.

Accountabilities:

In this role, you will take ownership of finance integration activities throughout the M&A lifecycle, ensuring operational continuity, financial accuracy, and compliance with relevant accounting standards. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Lead end-to-end Record-to-Report (R2R) integration activities related to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational changes.


• Define and implement finance integration strategies, roadmaps, and standardized processes to ensure successful transitions.


• Drive Day 1 readiness assessments, covering accounting requirements, financial reporting, internal controls, master data, and potential integration risks.


• Manage post-acquisition integration activities, including ERP harmonization, data migration, financial reconciliations, process optimization, and operational stabilization.


• Provide subject matter expertise in general ledger accounting, financial closing, consolidation, intercompany processes, and financial reporting.


• Establish integration governance frameworks, monitor project milestones, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal control requirements.


• Identify integration challenges and develop solutions to ensure continuity and efficiency across financial operations.


• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, IT, Tax, Treasury, and M&A stakeholders to maintain alignment and ensure successful project delivery.


• Support the transition toward standardized and scalable finance operating models across international business units.

Requirements

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in finance transformation and M&A integration, with strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives. The following qualifications and competencies are required:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.


• Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or ACA are highly advantageous.


• At least 10 years of professional experience in Finance, Accounting, Record-to-Report (R2R), or Finance Transformation within an international environment.


• Proven experience leading finance integration initiatives involving mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, or carve-outs, including Day 1 readiness and post-merger integration.


• Strong expertise in IFRS, general ledger accounting, financial closing, consolidation, intercompany accounting, and internal controls.


• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Central Finance, SAP Group Reporting, or comparable ERP and financial consolidation systems.


• Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate complex integration programs and manage multiple priorities.


• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership.


• Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented mindset, with strong problem-solving capabilities.


• Fluent written and spoken English.

Benefits

• Fully remote working arrangement, with worldwide location flexibility.


• Freelance or self-employed contract arrangement.


• Opportunity to lead strategic finance integration initiatives across international M&A projects.


• Exposure to complex finance transformation, ERP harmonization, and organizational integration activities.


• Collaboration with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary international teams.


• Opportunity to leverage and further develop expertise in financial transformation and M&A integration.


• Expected start date: As soon as possible.

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