Role Overview

The role involves supporting finance-related Integration & Separation (I&S) projects arising from mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions. The individual will work closely with CFOs and finance stakeholders across the deal lifecycle, from pre-deal planning through post-deal execution.

Key Responsibilities

- Support operational finance Integration & Separation projects across the transaction lifecycle.

- Assist finance leadership on buy-side and sell-side transactions.

- Provide project management office (PMO) support and lead PMO activities for small to medium-sized engagements.

- Support finance workstreams and help stakeholders achieve project objectives.

- Manage engagement financials and oversee junior team members on larger projects.

- Contribute to reports, presentations, and client deliverables.

- Assist in proposal development and business development initiatives when not assigned to active projects.

- Collaborate with external advisors such as banks, law firms, technology firms, and accounting firms as required.

Educational Qualifications

MBA / CA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent accounting/finance qualification.

Experience Required

- 5-7 years of relevant professional experience.

- Exposure to mergers & acquisitions (M&A) transactions preferred.

Mandatory Skills

- Understanding of the deal lifecycle from pre-signing through post-close operations.

- Experience in project management, process analysis, process redesign, financial systems, analytics, or financial analysis.

- Knowledge of finance and accounting functions.

Experience in one or more finance sub-functions:

- Order to Cash (O2C)

- Procure to Pay (P22P)

- Record to Report (R2R)

- FP&A

- Treasury

- Tax

- Internal Audit

- Familiarity with:

- Transition Service Agreements (TSAs)

- Shared Services

- Chart of Accounts

- Strong understanding of finance operating models, processes, controls, systems, and performance metrics.

- Strong financial and commercial acumen.

- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Preferred Skills

- International work experience.

- Strong presentation and communication skills.

- Client relationship management skills.

- Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.

- Report writing skills.

- Ability to work effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.

- Ability to work independently with a high level of autonomy.

Key Behavioural Competencies

- Strong interpersonal skills.

- Flexibility, drive, and commitment.

- Team-oriented mindset.

- Ability to create impact and influence stakeholders.

- Adaptability to ambiguity and changing priorities.

- Desire to continuously learn and broaden skillsets.