* Join rapidly growing Big 4 M&A SAP team
* High profile deals and rapid career advancement opportunities
About Our Client
Big 4 consultancy that is growing and succeeding in the market.
Job Description
* Build senior client relationships and act as the go to adviser on SAP enabled M&A: carve outs, separations, Day 1 readiness, TSA design and exit, and post merger integration.
* Identify, qualify and convert opportunities: shape propositions, write winning bids, lead orals, and grow key accounts across private equity and corporates.
* Deepen subject expertise: own a chosen sector and proposition, keep playbooks current for SAP S4HANA in M&A, and share best practice across the team.
* Design complex programmes and lead day to day delivery: separation strategy, target architecture, data scope and migration, security and controls, testing and cutover.
* Scope and price engagements: develop SoWs, effort and cost estimates, timelines and commercials, and negotiate standard fees.
* Create thought leadership: publish practical points of view on SAP in M&A, TSA acceleration, clean team data approaches and value creation.
* Build a strong internal and external network: collaborate with Strategy and Deal teams, wider consultancy capabilities, SAP and hyperscaler partners, and key SIs.
* Manage risk and quality: apply the firm's risk management framework, run stage gates and delivery assurance, and ensure regulatory and independence compliance.
* Lead and develop people: inspire and coach multi discipline teams, set clear goals, give constructive 360 feedback, and support career progression.
* Drive practice development: codify toolkits and accelerators, improve delivery methods, and lead critical initiatives that scale the practice.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Associate Director - M&A SAP should have:
* Proven expertise in SAP systems within the context of mergers and acquisitions.
* Strong consultancy experience in the professional services industry.
* Ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
* Deep understanding of SAP integration and separation processes.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Capability to deliver results in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.Deep experience with SAP ERP products, ideally S 4HANA or ECC, with either post merger integration or carve out delivery in a divestiture setting
* Proven record leading complex ERP programmes with multi disciplinary teams in consulting, corporate or public sector environments
* Strong grasp of core business processes and ERP modules: Procurement, Materials Management, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Warehouse Management, Finance and Controlling, plus integration to surrounding systems
* Hands on leadership of data migration and reconciliation, including scope, cleansing, MDG, trial loads, and cutover
* Ability to lead clients through acquisitions, divestitures, carve outs and integrations with an ERP focus, from strategy and blueprint to Day 1 and Day 2 stabilisation
* Understanding of the deal lifecycle and the role of IT across diligence, separation planning, TSA design and exit, and value realisation
* Commercial acumen to scope and price work, manage or support high value business development with senior stakeholders, and convert opportunities
* Demonstrated ability to build and commercialise relationships with senior executives and to speak credibly with C level on sector issues and technology choices
* Drive to develop new products and revenue streams for ERP based solutions in transactions and to scale reusable tools and accelerators
* Track record of growing team capability through coaching, knowledge sharing, and method improvement
* Structured problem solving that turns complex challenges into clear, practical recommendations that can be executed
Nice to have
* Experience in private equity backed deals and fast cycle value creation
* Exposure to SAP integration technologies such as CPI or PI PO and common middleware
* Familiarity with SAP security and controls, testing at scale, and programme governanc
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary estimated between £80,000 and £110,000 per annum.
* Permanent role based in London or regional offices with opportunities for career progression.
* Comprehensive benefits package (details to be confirmed).
* Chance to work on high-profile projects within the professional services sector.
* Collaborative and supportive work environment.
If you are looking to take the next step in your career as an Associate Director - M&A SAP, apply now to join an esteemed consultancy team in London. #J-18808-Ljbffr