Senior M&A Finance Integration Manager

Jobgether; Portugal; Remote; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work with worldwide scope

Freelance or self-employed contract

Job summary

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

The role requires extensive IFRS expertise, SAP S/4HANA experience, and strong stakeholder engagement with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in Finance, Accounting, R2R or transformation in international settings.
• Proven M&A integration leadership including Day 1 readiness and post-merger work.
• Strong IFRS, GL, consolidation, intercompany accounting and internal controls.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP and financial consolidation tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication with senior leaders.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership / stakeholder management

PM / Project management

IFRS knowledge

Analytical thinking

English fluency

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin

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 Portugal.

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.