Assistant Manager, Financial Due Diligence, M&A

DELOITTE LLP; Guiseley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking a candidate to join their M&A Transactions team. The role involves analyzing financial data, working with clients on high-profile assignments, and requires ACA qualifications or equivalent. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential, alongside hybrid working arrangements based in Leeds.

Qualifications

• Experience operating with senior-level stakeholders.
• Exposure to financial due diligence and/or transaction services.
• Fluency in a major European foreign language would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Quickly develop an understanding of the target business.
• Interpret and analyse business plans and publicly available information.
• Review projections and underlying assumptions.
• Report potential key issues including identification of risks.

Skills

High-level report writing

Strong attention to detail

Good problem-solving skills

Strong Excel skills

Strong client focus

Education

ACA qualification or equivalent

Exceptional academic background

Job description

Overview

This is your opportunity to join Deloitte's M&A Transactions team. Working on high-profile assignments with both corporate and private equity transactions in a highly commercial, client‑focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Quickly develop an understanding of the target business and its drivers
• Interpret and analyse information memoranda, business plans and publicly available information on the target business
• Review and analyse historical trading, cash flow and balance sheets
• Review and analyse projections and underlying assumptions
• Review the adequacy of working capital facilities, including consideration of financing limits, terms and covenants
• Evaluate potential synergies
• Report potential key issues for the client, including identification of risk or price‑affecting considerations
• Review the sale and purchase agreement and correlate findings of the due diligence process therein
• Review financial structures and associated credit agreements
• Work effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution

Qualifications & Experience

• ACA qualification or equivalent experience
• High-level report writing and reviewing skills with strong attention to detail, conciseness and risk management
• Exceptional academic background or equivalent experience
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience operating with senior-level stakeholders
• Exposure to financial due diligence and/or transaction services
• Fluency in a major European foreign language would be an advantage
• Strong Excel skills – quick and accurate manipulation of data
• Strong commercial acumen and market awareness
• Strong client focus – be focused on high‑quality service

Hybrid Working

You will be based in Leeds with hybrid working. Depending on the requirements of your role, you may work locally, remotely, or at client sites. Discuss specific working arrangements with your recruiter.