Debt Advisory Director

MAZARS UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services network in the UK is looking for a Debt Advisory Director to foster growth and deliver high-quality debt advisory services to mid-market clients. The ideal candidate will have an ACA qualification, be self-motivated, and possess excellent communication skills. They will lead business development efforts and manage debt advisory transactions, contributing to the overarching goals of the firm.

Qualifications

• Strong team player who develops a positive team spirit.
• Experience in running Debt Advisory assignments.
• High commitment to business development.

Responsibilities

• Develop the debt advisory practice and deliver high-quality service.
• Originate and lead debt advisory transactions.
• Prepare pitches and proposals.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Excellent communication skills

Business development

Analytical skills

Education

ACA qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Debt Advisory Director (4983)

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future.

You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact.

About the team

Our Forvis Mazars UK Debt Advisory practice is trusted by owner-managed and private equity owned business to provide debt finance solutions for transactional, restructuring, optimisation and growth purposes.

Established in 2022, the debt advisory practice benefits from a strong platform within a global accountancy firm and in particular works closely with the Deals & Financing, Restructuring & Insolvency and Energy & Infrastructure service lines at Forvis Mazars UK. The national debt advisory practice has more than tripled in size since 2022, with significant growth plans for the coming years.

Role & Responsibilities

As a Debt Advisory Director (North), you will take responsibility for supporting the development of the debt advisory practice through the delivery of a high-quality service across a range of clients, including advising on refinancing, acquisition finance, leveraged buyouts, debt restructuring and growth capital. In the main the work will focus on privately owned and private equity-owned businesses in the mid-market with an enterprise value up to £50m.

• Build strong relationships with potential clients and counterparties across a range of Private Debt funds, Banks, privately owned businesses, private equity and large corporates in the north of England.
• Originate and lead debt advisory transactions, taking a key role in executing transactions.
• Take a lead role in preparing and delivering pitches and proposals.
• Take a lead role in business development including networking and building relationships and identifying and targeting potential mandates.
• Take a lead role in risk management on projects, ensuring compliance and regulatory procedures are adhered to.
• Responsible for preparing and reviewing transaction documentation and financial models – business plans, information memorandum and financial forecasts.
• Take a lead role in project managing transactions, acting as a primary contact for the client and providing support and advice as required.
• Support the wider national marketing activity as well as building own market profile.
• Manage team members to deliver high quality output as well as ensuring that risk management procedures are adhered to and completed.
• The role holder will show vision and strategic perspective and will be focused on building the Debt Advisory business and Forvis Mazars more broadly.
• Assess and produce high quality work in line with the Firm's policy and processes, meeting relevant regulatory requirements.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• A strong team player who understands the importance of developing a positive team spirit and enjoys working in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.
• Self-motivated, hard working and driven.
• Qualified to ACA (or equivalent).
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Experience of running Debt Advisory assignments.
• Experience of working within both credit institutions and a professional services environment.
• High level of commitment to and experience in business development.
• Existing network of contacts amongst intermediaries and potential clients
• Active desire to grow and develop the Debt Advisory business.
• Ability to identify issues through sound analysis and application of commercial acumen in all situations.
• Relentless focus on quality and risk management.
• Ability to express ideas with authority and conviction throughout verbal and written communication.
• Ambitious and keen to “make a difference” to clients and the firm.
• Ability to develop self and others.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients.

We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith.

We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential.

At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.