Transactions Services Director / Associate Director - #2118405

Job Title

Transaction Services Director / Associate Director

Location

Manchester

Salary

£75,000 - £105,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transaction Services Director / Associate Director to join a highly regarded and growing Corporate Finance team in Manchester.

This is a senior appointment for an experienced Transaction Services professional with a strong background in financial due diligence, who is looking to take the next step in their career within a growing and ambitious advisory business.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and growing the Transaction Services offering, while working closely with Partners, Directors and senior stakeholders across the wider Corporate Finance team.

What you will be doing as a Transaction Services Director / Associate Director

• Leading and managing financial due diligence assignments across a range of transactions.
• Advising corporate and strategic buyers, private equity and other financial investors, as well as vendors.
• Supporting clients throughout acquisitions, disposals, sale processes and other significant corporate transactions.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, management teams, private equity houses and other key stakeholders.
• Playing a key role in business development, identifying opportunities and supporting the growth of the Transaction Services offering.
• Working closely with Partners and Directors on pitches, proposals and new business opportunities.
• Managing, coaching and developing junior members of the Transaction Services team.
• Providing commercially focused insights and analysis to support clients in making informed transaction decisions.
• Developing sector expertise and contributing to the wider Corporate Finance proposition.
• Where relevant, supporting reporting accountant and capital markets assignments.

What you will need to succeed as a Transaction Services Director / Associate Director

• ACA, ACCA or an equivalent professional qualification, or relevant equivalent experience.
• Previous experience working within a Transaction Services, Financial Due Diligence or Corporate Finance team.
• Strong experience delivering financial due diligence for private equity, financial buyers, corporate/strategic buyers and/or vendors.
• Previous management and team leadership experience.
• A strong understanding of financial statements, business performance and transaction-related analysis.
• Excellent commercial awareness and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, practical advice.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence operating at senior stakeholder level.
• Experience contributing to business development and identifying opportunities to grow client relationships.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience of capital markets and reporting accountant work would be advantageous.

Why join this firm?

• The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing Transaction Services team.
• Exposure to a broad range of transactions, sectors and clients.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced Corporate Finance professionals and senior leadership.
• Significant scope to contribute to business development and the continued growth of the team.
• Strong career development opportunities.
• A collaborative and people-focused working environment.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• A comprehensive benefits package.

What next?

The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So, if you are interested, please apply ASAP!

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