About the role…:
Do you thrive in a vibrant and innovative environment? Do you have M&A Integration experience? Are you able to manage the delivery of projects and adoption of change simultaneously?
We are on the lookout for a Senior Integration Manager who will play a key role integrating acquisitions into CP. Whether you are based in the East Midlands or further a-field, we want to hear from you.

ABOUT THE DAY TO DAY…

As a Senior Integration Manager, you will have a primary focus on Digital and Wealth acquisitions, as well as supporting other acquisitions as needed. You’ll take ownership and lead specific integration projects as they arise, getting stuck into a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities, including;

• Leading and delivering end-end M&A Integration projects with minimal need for support/oversight
• Supporting, coaching and engaging senior leaders across the business in respect to integration activities
• Managing relationships and comms with key stakeholders both internally and externally
• Holding ownership of projects, ensuring commitments and timelines are met
• Working with multiple service lines and relevant stakeholders to define strategic rationale / integration principles and delivery approach
• Leading the assessment of the acquired businesses into Cooper Parrys operations, including review and analysis of the acquired company’s operations & development of D1 target operating model
• Driving change management initiatives to facilitate a smooth employee and client transition
• Scoping and establishing synergies based on strategic importance, feasibility, and quantify the potential impact
• Using prior experience to pre-empt risks and solve unforeseen issues
• Acting as a champion for integration activities within CP – bringing relevant structures, tools and insight to continually enhance CP’s integration capabilities

About you…:
At Cooper Parry, we’re in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You’ll continuously strive to keep learning – whether you’re a trainee or a Partner – and you’ll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.

we are looking for a self-starter, someone who is resilient with a willingness to persevere. You will be a team player, used to working closely with multiple client facing and central service lines, ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in:

• Prior M&A experience is a must
• Experience with either Digital or Wealth acquisitions would be advantageous
• Experience and knowledge of project, process improvement and change principles, methodologies, and tools
• A deep understanding of how people go through change and the change process
• Commercial awareness is key and ability to build credible business cases, supported by a keen interest in client service
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills, with an acute ability to actively listen and meaningfully understand challenges people and teams face with change
• Knowledge of professional and digital/tech services is desirable
• Prince2 or Agile Project Manager qualification is desirable

About us…:
We’ve been dubbed ‘the rebels of accountancy’. So, we don’t give run-of-the-mill advice.
We’re straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service – free from unnecessary red tape.
That’s how we’ve become the fastest-growing accountancy firm in the UK, and we’ve never been the type to rest on our laurels.
Over the last couple of years alone, we’ve achieved some fantastic feats:
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Best Companies’ 1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK

• Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we’re still the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Came No.3 overall at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2024, against all businesses of all sizes in the UK and Ireland. We were recognised as “Best-in-class” for Inspiring Culture and Purpose, Wellbeing, Employee Voice and Employee Experience

• Leading and delivering end-end M&A Integration projects with minimal need for support/oversight
• Supporting, coaching and engaging senior leaders across the business in respect to integration activities
• Managing relationships and comms with key stakeholders both internally and externally
• Holding ownership of projects, ensuring commitments and timelines are met
• Working with multiple service lines and relevant stakeholders to define strategic rationale / integration principles and delivery approach
• Leading the assessment of the acquired businesses into Cooper Parrys operations, including review and analysis of the acquired company’s operations & development of D1 target operating model
• Driving change management initiatives to facilitate a smooth employee and client transition
• Scoping and establishing synergies based on strategic importance, feasibility, and quantify the potential impact
• Using prior experience to pre-empt risks and solve unforeseen issues
• Acting as a champion for integration activities within CP – bringing relevant structures, tools and insight to continually enhance CP’s integration capabilitie