Assurance - Transaction Forensics - Sale & Purchase Agreements - Manager - London or Manchester

Assurance - Transaction Forensics - Sale & Purchase Agreements - Manager - London or Manchester

Location: London or Manchester, United Kingdom

Opportunity

This role works with some of the world's largest companies in Transaction Forensics, supporting clients, investment banks, lawyers, and deal teams on Mergers and Acquisitions pricing mechanisms and the accounting aspects of Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPA). You will assist clients in SPA negotiations and interact with deal teams and clients across the transaction life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients, bankers, legal advisers, transaction diligence teams and guide SPA team members to manage and deliver advice around price adjustment mechanisms on M&A transactions, including analysis of cash, debt and working capital adjustments, preparation of pricing schedules, review and commentary of financial aspects of the SPA, assistance with Completion Accounts, and leakage reviews.
• Support and contribute to the delivery of Transaction Forensics engagements, meeting agreed timelines and budgets.
• Adhere to Quality and Risk Management (QRM) to ensure client work is delivered consistently and in compliance with EY's quality standards.
• Provide insightful, deal-relevant viewpoints and recommendations to the client by leveraging technical and commercial experience.
• Build valued relationships with internal contacts and external clients to develop and expand your portfolio of projects, focusing on high-value opportunities.
• Support negotiations with clients throughout the transaction, agreeing detailed and compelling outputs.

Skills and Attributes

Demonstrate clear communication with clients and advisors, confidently preparing and delivering high calibre presentations and thought leadership. Interpersonal skills and risk management are key as you work closely with due diligence teams to identify and mitigate risks for clients, while developing a strong internal and external network.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified as a chartered accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CA, ICAS, ICAEW or international equivalent).
• Experience directing M&A transactions in a managerial capacity.
• Expertise in financial information analysis, including modelling, testing, documenting financial scenarios and anticipating challenges.
• Commercial awareness and a desire to learn and retain industry knowledge.
• Project management and people management experience.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• An application- and solution-based approach to problem solving.
• Strong negotiation capabilities, able to analyse strengths/weaknesses of opposing cases, formulate alternative scenarios, and advise on strategic implications.
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple pressing assignments and sensitive, adversarial situations.

What We Look For

We seek a hands on, rigorous individual who is a highly motivated team player, capable of working in a fast paced environment, and eager to develop specialist skill sets for corporate and private equity clients with strong analytical and negotiation techniques.

Benefits

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and offers flexible working arrangements. The remuneration package is competitive and part of EY's Total Rewards programme that includes support for flexible working, career development and a range of benefits covering holidays, health and well being, insurance, savings and discounts.

• Continuous learning: Develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: Provide tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact in your own way.
• Transformative leadership: Gain insights, coaching and confidence to lead.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice.

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