Job Description 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 Providing 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 o Managing handover from purchase to integration / BAU including liaising with external advisors to communicate post deal actions o Bringing internal / external teams together, managing cultural differences / change o Coordinating activity and communication across departments o Resolving blockers / issues and escalating appropriately o Ensuring synergies identified during due diligence phase are realised in the integration process, particularly in operational areas o Managing progress and ensuring delivery of integration within agreed timelines Tracking and reporting on integration progress to key stakeholders o Post-integration review and implementation of key learnings Pre-acquisition and transaction support Support with pre-acquisition stage of transactions o Assisting with review of acquisition, investment and JV opportunities, drafting internal proposals and external offers o Assessing synergies from potential acquisitions/investments, work and timelines to achieve these o Planning and coordinating visits of key stakeholders from M&A / JV targets, setting up workshops with key areas of business o Ensuring timely communication of key transaction details with business unit leads Liaising with and managing transaction advisors Managing and tracking ongoing transaction opportunities. Other key tasks Managing administrative tasks with external advisors including tracking of fees, reviewing of 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