Director- Financial Due Diligence

Unity Advisory; Wideopen; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive advisory firm is seeking an experienced Director to lead Financial Due Diligence and Value Creation. This hybrid role involves driving client relationships and executing high-impact transactions while developing innovative solutions. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in FDD, a strong track record of complex transactions, and experience with Private Equity clients. If you're ready to help build a forward-thinking practice, apply now.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in Financial Due Diligence/Transaction Services with senior leadership exposure.
• Track record of delivering large, complex transactions.
• Experience with Private Equity clients and portfolio company situations.
• Strong financial and commercial skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead high-performing teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and appetite to help build a challenger firm from the ground up.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver buy-side and sell-side due diligence engagements.
• Provide board-level insights on deal value, risks, and opportunities.
• Drive post-deal value creation strategies and operational improvements.
• Leverage AI, automation, and data analytics to create innovative client solutions.
• Lead business development, pitches, and thought leadership to grow Unity Advisory’s FDD market share.
• Build and nurture a high-performing team, coaching Senior Managers and Managers to become future leaders.
• Collaborate with the wider Unity Advisory leadership team to evolve firm strategy and service offerings.
• Represent Unity Advisory in the market, building a trusted advisor profile with clients, investors, and partners.

Skills

Financial Due Diligence

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

AI & analytics awareness

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

About Unity Advisory

Unity Advisory is a pure-play, experience-led CFO advisory firm providing integrated finance, commercial, tax and deals support. We are free from audit conflicts and AI-enabled by design, combining deep technical expertise with automation, analytics and AI built into the delivery of every engagement. We are building an alternative to traditional advisory firms, focused on clarity over complexity, outcomes over hours, and practical advice delivered at pace for CFOs making high-consequence decisions.

The Role

We are seeking an entrepreneurial and commercially astute Director to lead our growing Financial Due Diligence and Value Creation practice. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving client relationships, originating and executing engagements, and scaling a differentiated FDD platform powered by AI.

You’ll bring a strong track record in FDD leadership from a Big 4 or top-tier advisory environment, with proven experience advising Private Equity and corporate clients on complex transactions. As a Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Unity Advisory’s market presence, mentoring senior talent, and developing innovative, outcome-driven solutions for clients.

This is a hybrid leadership role based in our Mayfair office, offering the opportunity to build and lead one of the most forward-thinking FDD practices in the market.

Responsibilities

• Originate, lead, and deliver high-impact buy-side and sell-side due diligence engagements.

• Partner with Private Equity and corporate clients to provide board-level insights on deal value, risks, and opportunities.

• Drive post-deal value creation strategies, including operational improvements, working capital optimisation, and performance acceleration.

• Leverage AI, automation, and data analytics to create innovative client solutions.

• Lead business development, pitches, and thought leadership to grow Unity Advisory’s FDD market share.

• Build and nurture a high-performing team, coaching Senior Managers and Managers to become future leaders.

• Collaborate with the wider Unity Advisory leadership team to evolve firm strategy and service offerings.

• Represent Unity Advisory in the market, building a trusted advisor profile with clients, investors, and partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in Financial Due Diligence/Transaction Services, with senior leadership exposure.

• Proven track record of originating and delivering large, complex transactions.

• Extensive experience with Private Equity clients and portfolio company situations.

• Strong financial and commercial skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead high-performing teams.

• Entrepreneurial mindset and appetite to help build a challenger firm from the ground up.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) highly preferred.

Additional Information

At Unity Advisory, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we will accommodate any suitable candidate requiring assistance to attend or conduct an interview. If you need any adjustments or support, please let us know when either scheduling your interview or in your application cover letter. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and are here to support you throughout the process.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY UNSOLICITED CVS FROM THIRD PARTIES