Gleeson Recruitment Group
Finance Integration Lead (M&A)
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Finance Integration Lead (M&A) PE-Backed Platform
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)
Reports to: CFO
M&A Activity: High-volume acquisition programme
A private equity-backed platform is seeking an experienced Finance Integration Lead to support the delivery of a significant buy-and-build growth strategy.
The business is at an early and highly active stage of its development, with an established track record of completed acquisitions and a clear ambition to scale rapidly over the coming years. Backed by an experienced investor and will be led by a proven CFO, the organisation is focused on building a high-performing leadership team to drive integration excellence and support continued expansion.
Operating in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment, the group is committed to disciplined execution, repeatable processes, and consistent value creation across all acquisitions.
The Role
This is a key role responsible for leading the end-to-end integration of newly acquired businesses into the Group's operating model.
You will sit at the centre of the deal life cycle, working closely across finance, technology, operations and M&A teams to ensure integrations are delivered in a structured, efficient and value-focused manner.
The position requires a strong combination of due diligence, technical accounting expertise, systems understanding and programme delivery capability, alongside the ability to manage multiple integrations concurrently.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead integration from pre-close planning through to full operational alignment
- Assess financial, operational and data-related risks during due diligence
- Develop and execute structured integration plans aligned to group priorities
- Oversee migration of finance systems, reporting structures and processes
- Drive data cleansing, mapping and alignment to group standards
- Ensure adoption of group finance model, including controls and reporting frameworks
- Maintain accurate interim reporting throughout the integration life cycle
- Act as the primary point of contact for acquired businesses during integration
- Coordinate delivery across cross-functional teams including Finance, Technology and Operations
- Maintain and enhance integration playbooks to support a repeatable, scalable approach
Candidate Profile
We are seeking a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with strong experience in integration or M&A environments.
You will bring:
- Proven experience delivering or supporting business integrations, ideally within a buy-and-build or private equity environment
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounting systems and data structures
- Experience operating in high-growth, change-intensive organisations
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams with pace and structure
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership
- A methodical, process-driven approach combined with sound commercial judgement
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Why Apply
This is an opportunity to join a scaling, private equity-backed organisation at a formative stage of its growth journey, where you will play a central role in shaping integration capability and supporting the delivery of a high-volume acquisition strategy.
The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to build and embed best-in-class integration practices within a dynamic and evolving business.
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