M&A Programme Director
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Summary
An experienced M&A Programme Director is required to lead and coordinate post-acquisition integration across multiple entities. This is a strategic and hands-on contract role, working closely with the CFO and CEO to drive value capture.
- Lead and manage end-to-end post-acquisition integration programmes across multiple business units.
- Partner with Finance, Legal, HR, IT, and Operations to align workstreams and deliver a unified integration strategy.
- Establish governance frameworks, reporting structures, and risk management processes to ensure smooth transition.
- Oversee Transitional Service Agreements (TSAs), with particular focus on IT, infrastructure, and operational dependencies.
- Support due diligence activities and ensure effective handover into business-as-usual operations.
- Balance high-level strategic planning with hands-on delivery to ensure milestones and value creation targets are met.
M&A Programme Director
Contract | Outside IR35
Nottingham | Travel Ocassionally InvolvedImmediate Start Available | 3 Months Initially with the view to extend
Our client is embarking on a major growth initiative, acquiring multiple businesses into their parent company over the coming months. We are seeking an experienced M&A Programme Director to lead and coordinate post-acquisition integration across multiple entities.
This is a strategic and hands-on role, working closely with the CFO and CEO to drive value capture, align cross-functional teams, and ensure business continuity during complex transitions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage end-to-end post-acquisition integration programmes across multiple business units.
- Partner with Finance, Legal, HR, IT, and Operations to align workstreams and deliver a unified integration strategy.
- Establish governance frameworks, reporting structures, and risk management processes to ensure smooth transition.
- Oversee Transitional Service Agreements (TSAs), with particular focus on IT, infrastructure, and operational dependencies.
- Support due diligence activities and ensure effective handover into business-as-usual operations.
- Balance high-level strategic planning with hands-on delivery to ensure milestones and value creation targets are met.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience delivering M&A integration programmes in complex, multi-entity environments.
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership without direct line authority.
- Expertise in establishing governance, integration roadmaps, and operational frameworks for acquired entities.
- Experience in driving post-merger synergies, process optimisation, and organisational change.
- Familiarity with TSAs and transitional risk management across IT and operational domains.
- Ability to operate autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
This contract offers an opportunity to make a tangible impact on a high-profile transformation programme.