At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work." Klipboard provides specialist software, services and support to deliver fully integrated trading and business management solutions to companies in the distributive trade – wherever they are in the world. With a unique depth of knowledge and experience in ERP/SaaS solutions, Klipboard has a wide range of clients includes wholesalers, distributors, merchants and retailers from small traders to multinational enterprises. Klipboard has offices in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, South Africa, Kenya and North America. Our mission is simple: to design and deliver high performance, integrated ERP solutions that enable our distributive trade customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively. Klipboard is a market leader in the development and provision of trading and financial software environments for specialist Distribution, Wholesale, Merchant and Retail industry sectors, addressing single- or multi-branch operations, as well as catering for organisations with 'point-of-sale' showrooms and warehouse. Klipboard are private equity backed and have a stated buy-and-build strategy to drive inorganic growth. We will use significant committed banking facilities (~£100m) to undertake a continuous pipeline of complementary and strategic acquisitions. There is likely to be a mix of transaction sizes. The M&A Integration Manager role will play a key part within the M&A and Group Finance teams to devise and execute integration plans. The role will offer an exciting opportunity to successfully manage the integration of diverse acquisition targets into Klipboard and will interact with a wide range of specialists (commercial leaders, Sales, Finance, HR, IT, Security etc) to drive value from our portfolio of acquisitions. Key Responsibilities: Play a key part in developing and updating Klipboard’s standard due diligence questionnaires (which will help shape the scope of post-acquisition integration) and integration ‘play-book’ to make the integration process appropriately repeatable. Work closely with the M&A execution team during the pre-acquisition phase of deals so that an integration plan is developed as part of the acquisition close out process. Contribute that integration plan to the acquisition approval board deck. Post acquisition, refine, update and manage project plans for the integration of acquisition targets into the Klipboard group including interdependencies, critical paths and progress. Devise and manage actions trackers including following up against actions for all transactions Maintain the risk log for relevant projects and ensure post close mitigating actions are managed Support the budgeting and managing of costs in relation to the project, including providing a monthly report on costs and forecasts Tracking cost and revenue synergies for acquisitions as appropriate Define integration project scopes, objectives, and timelines Coordinate cross-functional teams and resources Ensure seamless integration, from HR and Sales processes to system migration and integration Bring structure and organization to complex integration projects Foster effective communication among project teams, stakeholders, and leadership Manage acquisitions to an ‘end state’ – depending on the acquisitions, likely to be novation of acquired entity agreements to an existing Klipboard group entity and dissolution of the acquired entity as part of ongoing group simplification work. Skills, Knowledge and Experience: Experience and/or Qualifications: Demonstrable experience of M&A Experience of managing organizational integration projects required Proven track record of Project Management Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project Demonstrable ability to build effective working relationships and use influencing skills to drive change Excellent written and verbal communication skills Highly organised, be able to work across multiple projects at the same time Self-motivated, willing to take on new challenges Desirable: Experience of corporation rationalisation and simplification work PRINCE2 practitioner certification Agile project management experience Company Info You may also have seen from our recent posts that we are excited to begin sharing our new company name – Klipboard. Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is becoming Klipboard and our new brand is designed to bring together our expertise across distribution, automotive, retail, rental, transport management, manufacturing, and field service management. We have offices based across the world and we are looking for talented individuals to join our growing teams. Due to our growth over the last few years it is an exciting time to join us as we enter our next chapter! At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work." Equal Opportunities As a global company, we value and respect the diversity of our workforce, aiming to empower everyone to embrace each other's differences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our company and culture. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce, where creativity and valuing differences enable us all to thrive and sparks innovation. If you require any help, adjustments and/or support during the interview and offer process then please advise our TA or HR team. Research shows that women and other underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet every listed requirement. However, we recognise that skills and experience come in many forms, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every criterion. If you are passionate about this role and believe you have the right mindset and transferrable skills, we would love to hear from you! To all recruitment agencies: Klipboard does not accept agency speculative resumes. At present we only accept CV’s from Agencies on our PSL who have been assigned specific position/s. Please do not forward resumes to our careers site or direct to Klipboard employee as this does not constitute an introduction and Klipboard retrospectively will not be liable for any candidate ownership or fees related to unsolicited resumes. LI-Hybrid