Director- Integration & Carve Out

Unity Advisory; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Advisory, a pure-play CFO advisory firm, is seeking entrepreneurial Directors to lead our Deals practice. Focus on AI-enabled Post Merger Integration, Carve-out support, and Value Creation for PE and Corporate clients. Strong client leadership and Big 4 quality are essential, with hybrid work from our Mayfair office.

You will shape innovative, outcome-driven solutions, mentor senior talent, and help build a market-leading deals platform with ambitions to partner-level impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Deals / Value Creation, PMI & Carve-out exposure.
• Experience advising Private Equity and Corporate clients at senior levels.
• Proven ability to lead client engagements and shape propositions.

Responsibilities

• Originate and develop client and engagement opportunities, leading pitches and events.
• Co-develop future operating model for deals and define AI-enabled propositions.
• Lead and deliver high-impact PMI, Carve-out, and Value Creation engagements for PE & Corporate clients.
• Build and mentor Senior Managers and Managers to become future leaders.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to evolve strategy and offerings.
• Represent Unity Advisory in the market and build trusted adviser relationships.
• Be part of a fast-growing disrupter in professional services.

Skills

Deals / Value Creation

PMI & Carve-out

Client Leadership

Team Mentoring

Private Equity

Stakeholder Influence

Entrepreneurial Mindset

AI toolkit

Tools

AI toolkit

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.

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 entrepreneurial, client-centric, and hungry Directors to join our Deals practice. This role will be instrumental in developing our AI-enabled propositions on Post Merger Integration (inc. Synergy Development), Carve-out support, and broader Value Creation engagements. You’ll bring a strong track record of client leadership and subject matter expertise from a Big 4 or top-tier advisory environment. You’ll have experience advising Private Equity and/or Corporate clients at the C‑Suite level. 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 the most forward-thinking Deals practice in the market.

Responsibilities

• You will originate and develop client and engagement opportunities through focused business development, as well as leading on pitches, thought leadership, and events.
• You will co-develop, along with the wider team, the future operating model for deals, leading the thinking on the AI toolkit required to innovate new propositions and client services.
• Lead and deliver high-impact client engagements across PMI, Carve-out, and Value Creation for both PE & Corporate clients.
• 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.
• Be a key part of a fast-growing disrupter in the professional services market.

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years' experience in a Deals / Value Creation role, with extensive and end-to-end experience in PMI & Carve-out (buy and sell side).
• Deep subject matter expertise including, but not limited to: Integration Blueprinting & Planning, Day 1 Readiness, Synergy Development, TSA Assessment & Management, Due Diligence, Equity Story, Target Operating Model, and IMO / Separation PMO.
• Significant senior leadership exposure, with a proven history of coaching and guiding teams.
• Proven track record of originating and delivering large, complex transactions.
• Extensive experience with Private Equity clients and portfolio company situations.
• Strong influence and interpersonal skills, with the ability to challenge and partner with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and lead high-performing teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and appetite to help build a challenger firm from the ground up.

What You’ll Get From Us

• The ability to develop your own market, propositions, and toolkit – with a clear runway to a Partner role.
• A dynamic culture where you will be supported and encouraged through client work and business development.
• An innovative AI toolkit, producing higher quality work products and enabling you to spend time on the more interesting aspects of your role.

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.