Finance Integration Lead

Location: Zanè

Finance Integration Lead (12 months FTC)
The Financial Integration Lead supports the successful financial integration of newly acquired businesses into the group structure. This role works closely with Finance, Accounting, Operations, HR, IT, and senior stakeholders to ensure smooth post‑acquisition integration activities, alignment of financial processes, and timely reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate finance‑related post‑acquisition integration activities
Support integration planning, execution, and tracking across acquired entities
Ensure alignment of accounting policies, financial controls, and reporting standards
Coordinate integration timelines, milestones, and deliverables with internal stakeholders
Identify integration risks, issues, and dependencies and raise escalations where necessary
Support the transition of acquired companies into group financial reporting structures
Assist with month‑end close integration activities and reporting harmonisation
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies
Collaborate with audit and compliance teams during integration phases
Monitor financial data quality and consistency during system and process migrations

Systems & Process Integration

Work with Finance and IT teams to support ERP and financial systems integration
Assist in standardising finance processes, reporting templates and KPIs
Support implementation of improved financial processes and operational efficiencies
Participate in data validation, reconciliation and process documentation activities
Successfully handover finance processes and standardised file to local finance team

Stakeholder Management

Act as a key finance contact for acquired businesses during integration
Build collaborative relationships with local finance teams and corporate functions
Provide regular progress updates to senior finance leadership and project sponsors
Support change management initiatives and user adoption of new processes

Mentoring and Training

Prepare existing finance team personal development plan with support of management
Lay down clear objectives to the team
Mentor and train the existing team to the appropriate level

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor / Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field
Experience in financial controllership, accounting, FP&A, or finance operations
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
Excellent project coordination and organisational abilities
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
Detail‑oriented with a focus on accuracy and process improvement
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross‑functionally
Adaptable and comfortable working in changing environments
Commercial awareness and business partnering experience
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Fluent in English both written and spoken
Previous experience with Cognos (desirable)
Previous experience in Project Management (desirable)

What we offer

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Paid day off for volunteering
Employee Assistance Programme

#J-18808-Ljbffr