Senior M&A Finance Integration Manager

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For our client in Zurich, we are looking for an motivated and open-minded Senior M&A Finance Integration Manager.

In this role, you will take ownership of finance integration activities related to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and organizational transformations. You will ensure seamless accounting and reporting processes, drive integration readiness and support the transition towards standardized finance operating models in a complex international environment.

Your Tasks:

• Lead end-to-end Record-to-Report (R2R) integration activities for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and organizational changes
• Define and implement finance integration strategies, roadmaps and standardized processes to ensure successful transitions
• Ensure Day 1 readiness by assessing accounting requirements, financial reporting, internal controls, master data and potential integration risks
• Drive post-acquisition integration, including ERP harmonization, data migration, reconciliations, process optimization and operational stabilization
• Provide subject matter expertise in general ledger accounting, financial closing, consolidation, intercompany processes and financial reporting
• Establish integration governance, monitor milestones and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal control requirements
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, IT, Tax, Treasury and M&A stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project delivery

Your Profile:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field; professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA or ACA are highly advantageous
• At least 10 years of professional experience in Finance, Accounting, Record-to-Report (R2R) or Finance Transformation within an international environment
• Proven experience leading M&A finance integrations, divestitures or carve-outs, including Day 1 readiness and post-merger integration
• Strong expertise in IFRS, general ledger accounting, financial closing, consolidation, intercompany accounting and internal controls
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Central Finance, SAP Group Reporting or comparable ERP and financial consolidation systems
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to coordinate complex cross-functional integration initiatives
• Analytical, structured and solution-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Fluent English skills