Manager / Assistant Director / Director (Software & Technology, "S&T")

Alvarez & Marsal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Manchester is seeking a Manager / Assistant Director / Director to lead Software & Technology transactions. This role involves managing a team, working closely with clients on financial analyses, and supporting junior colleagues. The ideal candidate will have experience in Transaction Advisory, strong Excel skills, and a proven track record in the software sector.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Support for personal well-being

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven senior level experience in Transaction Advisory / Financial Due Diligence.
• Trained at a Big 4 firm or established Transaction Advisory practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead on Software & Technology buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Work closely with Managing Directors to articulate deal issues.
• Prepare client-specific analyses to evaluate transactions.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong Excel skills

'Can do' attitude

Fluent written and spoken English

Education

Qualified accountant or exceptional academic record

Job description

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Description

Manager / Assistant Director / Director (Software & Technology, "S&T")

Global Transaction Advisory Group

Alvarez & Marsal

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guidedby A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

We would like to invite you to join Alvarez & Marsal's dynamic Transaction Advisory team. Our award-winning practice includes over 1,000 professionals in over 40 offices across the United States, Middle East, Europe, Latin America, India and Asia Pacific. We work for premium clients focused on the software & technology sector. Our Transactions Advisory team have established Alvarez & M as one of the leading providers of S&T financial due diligence globally and the leading firm to develop a fulfilling career in Transaction Advisory.

A&M provides investors and lenders with the answers needed to get the deal done. We combine our firm's deep operational, industry and functional resources with quality financial accounting and tax expertise to assess key deal drivers and focus on the root cause of any critical deal issues. The largest Transaction Advisory practice outside the Big Four, our global integrated teams help private equity and corporate acquirers unlock value across the investment cycle.

How you will contribute

We are seeking a Manager / Assistant Director / Director to join our dynamic Transaction Advisory team with a specialism in Software & Technology. The successful candidate will:

• Lead the day-to-day on S&T buy-side and sell-side transactions by managing a team, preparing analyses, drafting reports and sharing findings with our S&T clients
• Work closely with our Managing Directors to articulate deal issues
• Develop a rapport with clients and prepare client specific analyses enabling evaluation of potential transactions in the context of a clients' investment strategy
• Gain broad exposure across S&T working with a variety of large-cap and mid-cap private equity houses on platform acquisitions, working with portfolio companies for bolt-on acquisitions and other projects.
• Work as one EMEA software team collaborating with colleagues across Europe on S&T transactions in both the UK and EMEA
• Expand the commercial aspects of your financial analysis skills and gain insight on key drivers and valuation considerations that drive a transaction
• Help develop junior colleagues while befitting from established formal and informal training programme and mentorship

Qualifications

• Detail oriented day-to-day lead working primarily on software, data or other recurring revenue businesses. Candidate must have strong Excel skills to prepare software specific analyses
• 'Can do' attitude to do what it takes to get the job done
• Qualified accountant and/or an exceptional academic record
• Proven senior level experience in Transaction Advisory / Financial Due Diligence is essential in addition to experience across Software & Technology / TMT
• Trained at a Big 4 firm or an established Transaction Advisory (Transaction Services) practice
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential.

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.