TPF Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established Accountancy firm based in Canterbury, who are looking to appoint a Corporate Development and Integration Lead to join their expanding team.
Job Description
Our client is seeking a full-time Corporate Development and Integration Lead to join their newly created Growth team. This is a pivotal position for an ambitious professional who will take ownership of the firm’s M&A activity — from deal sourcing and evaluation, through to the successful integration of acquired businesses.
You will play a central role in identifying acquisition opportunities aligned with the firm’s strategic objectives, managing the due diligence and execution process, and delivering seamless post-deal integration to embed new teams, systems and workflows into the wider organisation.
The Role
Working within the dedicated Growth team, you will support the Chief Growth Officer (CGO) across a broad range of responsibilities, including:
Corporate Development (Pre-Deal)
Identifying and evaluating acquisition targets in line with the firm’s growth strategy.
Building and maintaining relationships with target firms, advisors and intermediaries.
Leading robust commercial and financial due diligence, coordinating internal stakeholders and external partners.
Supporting the CGO with deal structuring, valuation modelling and negotiation.
Preparing business cases, financial models and board papers to support investment decisions.
Integration (Post-Deal)
Developing and delivering detailed post-merger integration (PMI) plans across all business functions.
Collaborating with department heads to align processes, systems and teams.
Monitoring integration progress and KPIs, including client retention, revenue synergies and staff retention.
Leading change management initiatives to ensure strong communication and cultural alignment.
Troubleshooting integration challenges and removing operational barriers as required.
Supporting wider strategic projects and responsibilities as needed.
RequirementsThe Candidate
The ideal candidate will bring:
5+ years’ experience in M&A, corporate finance or strategy, ideally within financial services, professional services or a high-growth environment.
Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities.
Experience in managing or contributing to post-merger integration projects.
Confidence in managing multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Strong commercial acumen and the ability to assess strategic fit.
Excellent project management and organisational skills.
Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to influence across teams.
Experience in change management and operational planning.
Benefits
£45,000 - £75,000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable.
A highly competitive benefits package is also on offer.
Flexible/ Hybrid working.
Parking
Please apply for the vacancy or contact Luke Harrison for a confidential conversation.
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