M&A Manager

Why choose us?  

BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence.  

We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. 🌍 

What's the role? 

Profitable and sustainable growth through acquisitions will remain one of our strategic focus areas. Therefore, and in support of the Merger and Acquisition Director, the role of M&A Manager has been created. Reporting to the Director of M&A, the M&A Manager is responsible for the project management of the integration processes.   

Working closely with the M&A Director, the M&A Manager will support pre-acquisition activities (such as, due diligence and integration planning) and take ownership of executing integration plans post-completion. The M&A Manager will project-manage the integration process (including alignment of business processes, integration of systems/tools, and driving the ‘cultural integration’). 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support the M&A Director in the project management of the entire acquisition process.
• Support the M&A Director in coordinating internal and external due diligence activities (for example, legal, tax, finance, operations, etc.).
•  Manage execution of 30 / 60 / 90-day integration plans across all workstreams, clear, trackable tasks with owners and deadlines.
• Coordinate across functions (IT, Finance, HR, Operations, Commercial) to ensure alignment and pace - actively chase, unblock, and close actions.
• Ensure business continuity is maintained throughout integration.
• Maintain a live, working RAID log focused on action and resolution.
• Quickly identify blockers and drive them to closure.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies and sequencing.

What are we looking for:

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Management, project management or a related field (Desirable).
• Formal Project Management Qualification (Desirable).
• Proven track record of leading project management in complex and highly dynamic environments
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and working with senior stakeholders
• Experience with Change or integration management
• Experience with System implementation projects
• Familiarity with regulatory and legal frameworks relevant to M&A transactions

What's in it for you?   

• Competitive salary 
• Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
•  Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant)
• Life insurance – 4 x annual salary 
•  Enhanced Company Pension scheme 
•  24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme 
•  GP24 Service – Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions.
•  BRUSHRewards – Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself.
•  Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity 
•  Bike2work scheme 
•  Long Service Awards 
•  Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training.