Job Responsibilities
* This is a newly created strategic position, responsible for implementing and executing mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures across Europe and managing operational integration.
* The role coordinates cross-functional activity during the transaction phase and works alongside operational lead teams as required post-implementation.
* Coordinate cross-functional diligence across Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Risk, and Operations, managing risks, interdependencies, and critical path activities.
* Define Day 1 readiness plans and develop a structured handover to functional leads for ongoing integration delivery.
* Align and report to senior stakeholders on transaction status, risks, and readiness throughout the deal lifecycle.
Skills Required
* Demonstrable experience in M&A, corporate development, management consulting, or in-house programme management.
* Proven track record of managing cross-border European transactions end-to-end.
* Strong legal project management capability with structured methodology experience (e.g. Prince2, PMP).
* Financially literate, with the ability to interrogate business cases and synergy analyses.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at senior level.
This role offers hybrid working - 2 days WFH weekly.