M&A Integration Manager

Your Mission

Position Summary:

The M&A Integration Manager will play a critical role in overseeing the integration of acquired companies into our organization, with a specific focus on synergy planning, execution, and alignment with business objectives. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional leaders, including the C-suite, Business Unit leadership, and various departmental heads to ensure a smooth and strategic integration that maximizes synergy capture, operational efficiency, and cultural cohesion. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, expertise in managing integration processes, and a strategic mindset for aligning acquisitions with corporate goals in a fast-growing environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Synergy Planning & Execution

• Sizing Synergies Pre-Deal: Collaborate with the Head of M&A to assess and quantify synergies, ensuring alignment with the actual P&L.
• Savings Tracking Pre-Deal: Develop a methodology for tracking savings for each synergy type and monitor each initiative to ensure clear accountability and measurable results.

2. Tracking and Comparison:

• Consistently track realized synergies and compare outcomes against the plan, identifying any gaps and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Liaise with Business Unit Leadership. Maintain close communication with Business Unit leaders to ensure smooth decision-making and escalate key decisions or risks as needed.

3. Integration Management

• Integration Roadmap; Pre-Deal: Collaborate with the C-suite and department heads to develop a detailed integration roadmap, assigning clear timelines,responsibilities, and ownership.
• Execution: Implement change management initiatives to foster cultural integration and alignment across the organization.
• Oversee daily integration activities, especially during the initial 6-12 months, ensuring progress toward strategic objectives.
• Work closely with both the target company’s leadership and our C- suite to drive consistency and focus in each integration initiative.
• Lead integration governance efforts, facilitating regular updates and communication with senior leadership.
• Guide efforts to integrate, simplify, and enhance xFarm's operating model to achieve significant operational efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field. An MBA or advanced degree is highly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in M&A integration, corporate development, or consulting, including at least 3 years at a senior consultant or manager level.
• Proven track record in designing and executing transformation and M&A initiatives, particularly those requiring organizational and cultural adjustments.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects or streams with strong PMO capabilities.
• Background in tech or corporate settings is a plus, along with experience in delivering commercial synergies.
• Advanced project management skills with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and coordinate across departments.
• Strong analytical skills with an understanding of financial metrics and business processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Fluent in English. Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, or French language skills are an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align integration efforts with the broader corporate strategy and long-term goals.
• Problem Solving: Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues quickly and effectively.
• Adaptability: Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, capable of adapting to evolving business needs.
• Team Collaboration: Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to foster relationships across departments.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Able to navigate cultural nuances in cross-border M&A and integration efforts.

Opportunities

• Innovative Environment: Work within a dynamic, digital-first environment alongside talented, motivated professionals.
• Leadership Exposure: Collaborate closely with founders and senior management on high-impact projects.
• Career Growth: Play an essential role in the financial health and growth of a rapidly expanding company.
• Professional Development: Gain exposure to a range of professional experiences and career advancement opportunities in a fast-growing organization.

Complete the profile

• Flexibility
• Proactivity
• Analytical mindset
• Goal orientation
• Continuous learning