Job Description
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.
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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.
Requirements
The 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.
* luke@tpfrecuritment.com
* 01227 533 007
Requirements
Corporate Development and Integration Lead