To make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world by rewiring the world of small business by making it seamless, simpler, and smarter.
Xero
Manager, Global M&A Integrations
Xero is a cloud-based accounting software platform for small businesses with over 2.7 million subscribers globally. Through Xero, small business owners and their advisors have access to real-time financial data any time, anywhere and on any device. Xero offers an ecosystem of over 1,000 third-party apps and 300 plus connections to banks and other financial partners.
In 2020 and 2021, Xero was included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index and in 2020, Xero was recognised by IDC MarketScape as a leader in its worldwide SaaS and cloud-enabled small business finance and accounting applications vendor assessment.
About the role
This role is a critical part of Xero's M&A Integration team, a global team of experts responsible for seamlessly integrating acquired companies into Xero and leading any necessary separation activities. You will play a key role in maximising the value of every M&A transaction by developing and executing robust integration and separation strategies. This involves close collaboration with various functions within both Xero and the acquired company, including senior executives and founders.
How you'll make an impact
Support Due Diligence: Source and manage external advisors, working with the Corporate Development team to ensure thorough evaluations and business case development, focusing on synergies and post-acquisition plans. Lead Integration: Define integration strategy, oversee the process, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transitions and alignment with Xero's goals. Maximise Value Creation: Implement and monitor post-acquisition plans, track financial performance, and enhance integration processes. Foster Collaboration & Mentorship: Build strong stakeholder relationships, communicate progress, and mentor junior team members. Success looks like:
Seamless Integration: Achieve a smooth and efficient integration process, minimising disruption to both Xero and the acquired business. Value Realisation: Successfully deliver on the strategic rationale and financial targets for each acquisition, capturing synergies and maximising value creation. Stakeholder Alignment: Foster strong collaboration and alignment among key stakeholders, ensuring buy-in and support for the integration process. Continuous Improvement: Continuously refine Xero's M&A integration approach, incorporating lessons learned and best practices. What you'll bring with you
Strong strategic thinking, analytical capabilities, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated experience in post-acquisition or pre-separation programmes. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive swift progress across multiple time zones and cultures. Bachelor's degree required; MBA is a plus. Relevant consulting experience. What you'll be responsible for
Problem Identification: Identify the problems and needs of key stakeholders to guide data analysis. Execution and Project Management: Plan and deliver project plans by managing people, resources, budget, and timelines, to support the organization's goals. Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with stakeholders to understand specifications, business requirements, and communicate insights. Skills you'll need
Prioritization: Compares and ranks the relative importance &/or urgency of different tasks to identify the best order of actions. Decision Making: Considers the costs and benefits of potential actions and determines the most appropriate one. Problem solving: Identifies problems and develops logical solutions that address the problems. #J-18808-Ljbffr