Transaction Services Senior Manager - Financial Due Diligence

An opportunity has arisen for a financial due diligence senior manager to join our fast growing London based, Transaction Services team.

The role will suit a client and team focused, experienced financial due diligence (FDD) practitioner, coming from a dedicated FDD team with a proven track record of delivering commercially focused, insightful, buy and sell side FDD reports to a mix of corporate and private equity clients, including leading the associated field work client and target interactions.

The ideal candidate will be highly analytical and commercially minded, familiar with quality of earnings analysis, all elements of the EV to equity bridge and reviewing financial forecasts, and have an eye to value creation opportunities. Experience around reviewing completion accounts and SPAs would be an advantage.

The candidate must hold an ACA, CA, ACCA, or international equivalent qualification, understand the typical risk management, liability and KYC requirements surrounding a transaction, and ideally have at least four to five years of dedicated FDD experience.

There is opportunity for career progression in this role for the right candidate.

• Taking responsibility for the delivery of high-quality, clear and concise FDD reports.
• Overseeing the creation of informative analysis of historical and forecast trading performance, working capital and cash flows.
• Preparing and delivering high-quality proposals including development of scopes.
• Being the first point of contact for many clients and target management teams.
• Onboarding clients and handling associated risk management.
• Assisting with lead advisers, lenders, W&I insurers, etc., including any associated risk management.
• Liaising with our M&A tax colleagues and other specialist teams.
• Recruiting, supervising and training junior staff.
• Supporting our business development activities, including developing internal and external networks.

• Hold an ACA, CA, ACCA or an international equivalent qualification.
• At least four to five years of dedicated FDD experience.
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset.
• Familiarity with quality of earnings analysis, EV to equity bridge and financial forecast reviews.
• Experience reviewing completion accounts and SPAs (advantage).
• Understanding of risk management, liability and KYC requirements for transactions.

• Pension - Looking after your future self when it's time to step back and relax.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays - Time to focus on what's important to you.
• Private Medical Insurance - Taking care of your health.
• Permanent Health Insurance - Financial protection in the event of illness or injury.
• Flexible hours of work - We're on a mission to give you back your time.
• Life Assurance - 4 x times salary, our family is important to us, and so is yours.
• Employee Referral Bonus - We're always looking for talented individuals to join our family.
• Employee Benefits Portal - Cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases.
• Extensive Learning & Development Opportunities - Continuous development and support for your professional qualifications and personal goals.
• Opportunity to attend social events - Time to stop, pause and have fun.
• Career Coaching - Better never stops. Sharing our time to make the best use of yours.