Support the development and execution of finance integration plans for newly acquired firms
Coordinate finance-related integration activities from deal close through to business-as-usual handover
Track integration milestones, identify risks, and support timely issue resolution
Act as a coordination point between Buyer and Target finance teams
Work collaboratively to align integration activities with firm-wide standards
Partner with the Integration Management Office to ensure finance workstreams are aligned with the overall integration roadmap
Help embed consistent month end reporting processes post completion and support month-end accounting processes
Assist with aligning accounting policies, reporting calendars, and financial controls post-acquisition
Review and support synergy assessment plans agreed during transaction planning
Coordinate cost-to-achieve budgets associated with integration workstreams, where relevant
Track, monitor, and report synergy realisation and integration costs against plan
Assist in preparing updates for key stakeholders
Perform financial analysis to support integration decisions and performance tracking
Support reporting integration milestones, progress against synergies to key stakeholders

Strong financial and analytical capability, with a solid understanding of accounting fundamentals
Prior experience or exposure to one or more of the following: o Corporate finance, transaction services, or deal advisory o Integration, transformation, or project-based finance roles o Professional services or accounting firm environments
Comfortable working in an acquisitive, change-driven organisation with multiple concurrent integrations
Strong stakeholder coordination skills, with the ability to work across functions and levels of seniority
Strong Excel skills; PowerPoint and financial reporting experience desirable
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline
Professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA) is advantageous but not essential
Collaborative and pragmatic, with a strong internal service mindset
Commercially aware and interested in how acquisitions create value over time
Proactive, resilient, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced M&A environment
Clear communicator, able to engage effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders

Annual leave (plus public holidays), with the option to buy or carry over leave
Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
Paid volunteering day to support causes that matter to you
Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for you and the option to cover family members
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support
Death in Service benefit
Competitive pension scheme
Life assurance policies to support you and your family
Hybrid working model
Agile working culture that supports flexible hours and smarter working
Modern office spaces designed for collaboration, focus, and wellbeing

M&A Integration Finance Associate

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