Finance Integration Lead – Private Equity

About the role

This senior position leads finance integration for a fast‑paced, private‑equity‑backed business. You will own the full deal lifecycle, from financial due diligence through to post‑acquisition optimisation, ensuring newly acquired entities are smoothly transitioned into the Group’s financial and reporting framework.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver structured finance integration and 100‑day plans for each acquisition.
• Migrate acquired entities onto Group systems, processes and reporting frameworks on time.
• Act as finance lead in integration governance forums, managing risks and dependencies.
• Conduct post‑acquisition site visits to assess finance operations, controls and team capability.
• Support delivery of the acquisition investment case and identify synergy opportunities with operational teams.
• Monitor performance against deal model assumptions and provide insight on realised vs unrealised synergies.
• Establish robust financial controls, governance and banking oversight for newly acquired businesses.
• Oversee preparation and review of monthly management accounts and integrate entities into Group reporting.
• Standardise KPIs and reporting metrics across acquisitions for consistent performance tracking.

Required profile

• Senior finance professional with experience in acquisition and integration.
• Proven ability to deliver finance integration within tight timelines in a private‑equity environment.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, governance and reporting standards.

Required skills