As a M&A Integrations Manager, you will be involved in a wide range of mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, from the origination stage all the way through to the integration of the businesses post-acquisition.
Integration Strategy and Planning:
* Lead the development of the integration strategy, timelines, and phasing of businesses and JVs.
* Develop frameworks/templates to structure JVs e.g., wholesale-led, fully integrated.
* Identify and monitor key risks to integration strategy.
* Provide options and recommendations to leadership on integration programmes, covering all areas of business having worked with relevant internal stakeholders.
Integration Execution:
* Scoping and delivery of integrations.
* Manage handover from purchase to integration/BAU including liaising with external advisors to communicate post-deal actions.
* Bring internal/external teams together, managing cultural differences/change.
* Coordinate activity and communication across departments.
* Resolve blockers/issues and escalate appropriately.
* Ensure synergies identified during due diligence phase are realised in the integration process, particularly in operational areas.
* Manage progress and ensure delivery of integration within agreed timelines.
* Track and report on integration progress to key stakeholders.
* Post-integration review and implementation of key learnings.
Pre-Acquisition and Transaction Support:
* Support with pre-acquisition stage of transactions.
* Assist with review of acquisition, investment, and JV opportunities, drafting internal proposals and external offers.
* Assess synergies from potential acquisitions/investments, work, and timelines to achieve these.
* Plan and coordinate visits of key stakeholders from M&A/JV targets, setting up workshops with key areas of business.
* Ensure timely communication of key transaction details with business unit leads.
* Liaise with and manage transaction advisors.
* Manage and track ongoing transaction opportunities.
Other Key Tasks:
* Manage administrative tasks with external advisors including tracking of fees, reviewing invoices, requesting scope of works and proposals.
* Awareness and monitoring of integrations not directly managed to identify risks and impact on overall integration programme.
* Identify appropriate tech to support with efficiency of M&A team and implement as appropriate.
Minimum Requirements:
* Strong commercial acumen
* Highly motivated and able to meet deadlines
* Experience working with various functions of a large business
* Experience in project management and with excellent organisational skills.
* Able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment where priorities are ever-changing
* Excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships with those at all levels of an organisation
* Ambitious and looking to develop a career with a global PLC
Along with your benefits package, we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:
Reward, Recognition, and Opportunities:
* Frasers Champion: Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer-nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it, or been relevant.
* Fearless 1000: By October 2025, we want our share price to hit £10. If that happens for 30 or more consecutive trading days, all colleagues across the business will receive a bonus! The top 1000 performers in the company will receive unprecedented bonuses, worth from £50,000 to £1 million! Senior leaders across the business nominate these performers twice a year for embodying our core values and delivering exceptional performance.
* Frasers Festival: An event like no other! Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe - hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the world's biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge, and much more.
* CEO Sessions: Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our "CEO Sessions" ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network, and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.
* Retail Reconnect: In order to build the planet's most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product, and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.
Employee Welfare:
* Frasers Fit: Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues' Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition, and lifestyle advice - all completely free.
* Retail Trust: We know that it's not just about physical health; mental wellness is equally important, which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24-hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling, and financial/legal support.
What's Next?
Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter - this will be behaviourally focused and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful, we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focused and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.
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