M&A Associate Director

RSM UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director to enhance their Corporate Finance team. This role is pivotal in driving growth and executing transactions, providing a unique opportunity to lead engagement processes, manage deal teams, and build relationships with clients and intermediaries. As part of a dynamic consulting environment, you will leverage your M&A experience and financial modelling skills to make a significant impact. With flexible working options and a commitment to personal development, this position offers a fulfilling career path for those passionate about finance and client engagement.

Benefits

Study Support

Hybrid and Flexible working

27 Days Holiday

Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing benefits

Access to 300+ courses on demand

Qualifications

• 3-5 years PQE in M&A with a strong understanding of financial statements.
• Proven track record in buy-side and sell-side transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement processes and deal teams from start to finish.
• Oversee production of deal documentation and support presentations.

Skills

M&A experience

Financial modelling skills

Numerical skills

Relationship building

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant

Equivalent qualification

Job description

At RSM we are committed to helping you develop your career and encourage existing employees to apply for internal vacancies. Please speak with your line manager and notify them of your intention.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

Consulting brings together multiple teams across Transactions, Risk & Consulting, ABA, and Outsourcing to provide client-centric solutions for RSM’s current and future clients within the middle market. Our Consulting team has a major role to play in driving forward the growth of the firm with over 1,700 people delivering almost £200m revenue.

At the heart of Consulting are the six solutions we offer our clients: business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. Our solutions create an enhanced tailored approach to support our clients in achieving their strategic goals and empower our people to make an impact and develop their own unique career path.

As part of the RSM Corporate Finance Faculty’s growth objectives, we are looking for an Associate Director to join the team. We are looking to strengthen the Corporate Finance team and grow the execution and origination capabilities and as such this role will be key in achieving our ambitions.

You'll make an impact by:

• Leading engagement processes from start to finish
• Leading deal teams and supporting with local team management
• Liaising with clients, target businesses and other professional advisors during execution of transactions
• Overseeing the production of deal documentation including IMs, Teasers, Buyer Research packs etc.
• Researching, preparing and supporting presentations / sales pitches for new business
• Relationship building with potential clients and intermediaries (private equity houses, banks and corporates)
• Leading origination capabilities

What we are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification
• M&A experience in the order of 3-5 years PQE
• A track record of working on buy-side and sell-side, as well as finance raising
• Strong numerical, financial and modelling skills based on a well-developed understanding of financial statements

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Study Support
• Hybrid and Flexible working
• 27 Days Holiday with the option of purchasing additional days
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.