Senior Manager – Transaction Advisory Services

Grant Thornton België; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton België is seeking a Senior Manager for Transaction Advisory Services to lead high-impact engagements in mergers, acquisitions, and business transformations. You will guide due diligence, valuations, and structured finance while mentoring teams and driving business development.

The role requires a Master’s degree and at least 8 years of TAS/financial audit experience, fluency in Dutch and English, plus good French.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Transaction Advisory Services, Financial Audit, or similar fields.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, with a good knowledge of French.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify and develop business opportunities.
• Excellent analytical skills and a passion for solving complex financial challenges.
• Proven leadership and project management experience.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and results-driven attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end due diligence processes for mergers, acquisitions, and refinancing projects, focusing on financial analysis, risk assessment, and value creation.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, supporting them in critical strategic and financial decisions.
• Oversee and review valuations of companies and business units.
• Structure and manage complex acquisition and financing processes.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment.
• Drive business development by strengthening client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and expanding Grant Thornton’s network.
• Contribute to the strategic growth and positioning of the TAS practice

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Proactive

Results-driven

Commercial mindset

Analytical skills

Dutch language

English language

French knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Economics/Business

Job description

Senior Manager – Transaction Advisory Services

• Transaction Advisory Services

Senior Manager – Transaction Advisory Services (TAS)

Grant Thornton is experiencing strong growth, and we are looking for a Senior Manager Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) to play a key role in complex financial transactions and strategic decision-making around mergers, acquisitions, and business transformations.

As a Senior Manager, you will take the lead on high-impact engagements and actively contribute to the growth of our TAS practice. You combine deep technical expertise with commercial acumen and leadership skills, acting as a trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to shape strategy, develop teams, and strengthen our market presence.

What you’ll do

Lead end-to-end due diligence processes for mergers, acquisitions, and refinancing projects, focusing on financial analysis, risk assessment, and value creation.

Act as a trusted advisor to clients, supporting them in critical strategic and financial decisions.

Oversee and review valuations of companies and business units.

Structure and manage complex acquisition and financing processes.

Coach, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment.

Drive business development by strengthening client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and expanding Grant Thornton’s network.

Contribute to the strategic growth and positioning of the TAS practice

What we’re looking for

Master’s degree in Economics, Business, or a related field.

Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Transaction Advisory Services, Financial Audit, or similar fields.

Fluent in Dutch and English, with a good knowledge of French.
Strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify and develop business opportunities.

Excellent analytical skills and a passion for solving complex financial challenges.

Proven leadership and project management experience.

Entrepreneurial, proactive, and results-driven attitude.

What we can offer you

Here at Grant Thornton, you will be among some of the best colleagues and enjoy an inspiring work environment. And it’s no coincidence that we proudly carry the Great Place to Work certification !

We also offer:

An attractive salary package with additional holidays, a phone subscription, insurance, a company car, and a flex income plan that lets you customize your benefits to your preferences – e.g., bike plan, electronic devices, or other perks.

Flexible working hours with the possibility to work from home; the how and what will be discussed with your team and clients.

The opportunity to develop yourself at your own pace :

At least 40 training hours annually to brush up your professional knowledge and soft skills.

Exposure to a wide variety of clients, sectors, and topics – a truly educational environment .

A multidisciplinary working environment with enriching collaborations.

Full support if you want to obtain additional certificates or diplomas , including during internships.

Access to our international network , giving you the prospect of many career opportunities. We collaborate with over 80,000 experts in 156 countries .