Management Consultant - M&A - SAP - JN-082025-6811992

Join rapidly growing Big 4 M&A SAP team
High profile deals and rapid career advancement opportunities

About Our Client

Big 4 consultancy that is growing and succeeding in the market.

Job Description

Build senior client relationships and act as the go to adviser on SAP enabled M&A: carve outs, separations, Day 1 readiness, TSA design and exit, and post merger integration.
Identify, qualify and convert opportunities: shape propositions, write winning bids, lead orals, and grow key accounts across private equity and corporates.
Deepen subject expertise: own a chosen sector and proposition, keep playbooks current for SAP S4HANA in M&A, and share best practice across the team.
Design complex programmes and lead day to day delivery: separation strategy, target architecture, data scope and migration, security and controls, testing and cutover.
Scope and price engagements: develop SoWs, effort and cost estimates, timelines and commercials, and negotiate standard fees.
Create thought leadership: publish practical points of view on SAP in M&A, TSA acceleration, clean team data approaches and value creation.
Build a strong internal and external network: collaborate with Strategy and Deal teams, wider consultancy capabilities, SAP and hyperscaler partners, and key SIs.
Manage risk and quality: apply the firm's risk management framework, run stage gates and delivery assurance, and ensure regulatory and independence compliance.
Lead and develop people: inspire and coach multi discipline teams, set clear goals, give constructive 360 feedback, and support career progression.
Drive practice development: codify toolkits and accelerators, improve delivery methods, and lead critical initiatives that scale the practice.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Associate Director - M&A SAP should have:

Proven expertise in SAP systems within the context of mergers and acquisitions.
Strong consultancy experience in the professional services industry.
Ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
Deep understanding of SAP integration and separation processes.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Capability to deliver results in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.Deep experience with SAP ERP products, ideally S 4HANA or ECC, with either post merger integration or carve out delivery in a divestiture setting
Proven record leading complex ERP programmes with multi disciplinary teams in consulting, corporate or public sector environments
Strong grasp of core business processes and ERP modules: Procurement, Materials Management, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Warehouse Management, Finance and Controlling, plus integration to surrounding systems
Hands on leadership of data migration and reconciliation, including scope, cleansing, MDG, trial loads, and cutover
Ability to lead clients through acquisitions, divestitures, carve outs and integrations with an ERP focus, from strategy and blueprint to Day 1 and Day 2 stabilisation
Understanding of the deal lifecycle and the role of IT across diligence, separation planning, TSA design and exit, and value realisation
Commercial acumen to scope and price work, manage or support high value business development with senior stakeholders, and convert opportunities
Demonstrated ability to build and commercialise relationships with senior executives and to speak credibly with C level on sector issues and technology choices
Drive to develop new products and revenue streams for ERP based solutions in transactions and to scale reusable tools and accelerators
Track record of growing team capability through coaching, knowledge sharing, and method improvement
Structured problem solving that turns complex challenges into clear, practical recommendations that can be executed

Nice to have

Experience in private equity backed deals and fast cycle value creation
Exposure to SAP integration technologies such as CPI or PI PO and common middleware
Familiarity with SAP security and controls, testing at scale, and programme governanc

What's on Offer

Competitive salary estimated between £80,000 and £110,000 per annum.
Permanent role based in London or regional offices with opportunities for career progression.
Comprehensive benefits package (details to be confirmed).
Chance to work on high-profile projects within the professional services sector.
Collaborative and supportive work environment.

If you are looking to take the next step in your career as an Associate Director - M&A SAP, apply now to join an esteemed consultancy team in London.

Contact

James Barrett

Quote job ref

JN-082025-6811992

Phone number

+441179065140