Description
Sumer is a fast-growing professional services firm dedicated to championing small and medium businesses and helping communities prosper across the UK and Ireland.
We’re at a unique point in our journey : the excitement of a scale-up combined with the stability of a growing professional services group. This is a chance to join us at the ground floor, shape the future, and make a real impact.
This is a remote based role with the requirement to travel to our hubs across the UK.
The opportunity
We’re looking for an Integration Manager who will play a pivotal role in executing our strategy and driving integration across the Group.
You’ll be at the heart of our integration strategy. You’ll bring integration insights, a focus on enhancing value across the Group and drive the successful integration across our newly acquired firms alongside supporting the role out of various initiatives to support integration across the Group.
You’ll collaborate closely with our Strategy & Integration Director, the M&A team, and senior leaders across all Sumer firms. This role offers wide scope and visibility, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who’s eager to contribute, grow, and make a meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the Strategy & Integration Director to continue to develop and implement the integration strategy.
- Take full ownership for managing the integration activity across the Group with oversight from the Strategy & Integration Director.
- Work with senior stakeholders across the Group, including the M&A team, to ensure seamless planning and execution of integration activities, in addition to initiatives rolled out across the Group
- Develop standardised pre and post-acquisition processes.
- Proactively lead discussions with senior stakeholders across the Group to identify and track value creation opportunities pre and post-acquisition.
- Coordinate with functional leads across the Group to deliver integration activities that need technical input.
- Provide input into Investment Committee papers in relation to the value creation hypotheses supporting a proposed acquisition.
- Monitor and report progress against integration plans, value creation and other KPIs, supporting senior stakeholders to address any issues.
- Provide guidance to firms within the Sumer Group on executing M&A activity and drive integration.
- Champion innovation and technology to enhance the M&A process and improve integration efficiency.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Experience of working in an M&A environment or M&A related function e.g. Transaction Services, Corporate Finance or Integration / Separation roleStrong project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams, managing complex projects from initiation to completion and smaller bespoke acquisitionsExcellent analytical skills with the ability to assess complex situations and consider challenges to present solutions and make informed decisionsDetailed understanding of the opportunities that drive value creation as relevant to the Sumer business modelExceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levelsExcellent written and report writing skillsA pragmatic, versatile approach that thrives in a fast-changing, growing environmentA collaborative, inclusive mindset with a passion for driving improvement and innovationDesirable skills :
Knowledge / qualifications relating to financial performance is preferable (e.g. ACA, relevant degree or training)If you’re excited by the chance to shape something new, lead change, and make a difference to SMEs across the UK & Ireland, we’d love to hear from you.
Belong @ Sumer
At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers, and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.
Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day :
We Shine TogetherWe Do the Right ThingWe Make It CountWe know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.