Manager- Financial Due Diligence

Unity Advisory; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A challenger advisory firm in Camden Town is seeking a driven Manager to join their Financial Due Diligence team. The role involves managing due diligence assignments, performing financial analyses, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of experience from a Big 4 or consultancy firm, strong technical skills, and a commercial mindset. This hybrid position offers career growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years' experience in Financial Due Diligence/Transaction Services.
• Track record of managing key workstreams independently.
• Strong technical understanding of financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Manage key workstreams on complex due diligence assignments.
• Perform detailed financial analysis on KPIs and cash flow.
• Develop insights on deal drivers and risks.

Skills

Financial analysis

Client relationship management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

We are seeking a driven and analytically strong Manager to join our Financial Due Diligence (FDD) and Value Creation team. This role is central to delivering rigorous buy-side and sell-side diligence projects, supporting value creation initiatives, and building lasting client relationships.

You'll bring proven experience from a Big 4 or leading consultancy firm, with a track record of running key workstreams in financial due diligence engagements. You will take ownership of project delivery, coach junior colleagues, and contribute to shaping our differentiated, AI-enabled approach to deal support. This is a hybrid role based in our Mayfair office and offers the opportunity to grow your career in a modern, entrepreneurial advisory setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage key workstreams on complex buy-side and sell-side due diligence assignments.
• Perform detailed financial analysis on KPIs, earnings quality, working capital, and cash flow.
• Develop insights on deal drivers, risks, and upside opportunities.
• Work with senior team members to prepare reports, client deliverables, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with our AI and data teams to enhance analytics and accelerate diligence delivery.
• Support post-deal value creation initiatives, such as working capital optimisation, margin improvement, and efficiency programmes.
• Build and nurture client relationships, contributing to business development and proposals.
• Mentor and support Analysts and Associates in developing technical and commercial skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years' experience in Financial Due Diligence/Transaction Services from a Big 4 or leading consultancy.
• Proven ability to manage workstreams independently across multiple engagements.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with a deep understanding of financial statements.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to translate analysis into client-ready insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with confidence in stakeholder discussions.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred.

Unity Advisory is a challenger advisory firm, built for the AI-enabled world. We operate a lean, conflict-free, and client-centric model that embeds AI across all workstreams. With no audit practice, we avoid traditional conflicts, enabling us to focus solely on delivering value through agile execution and outcome-based commercial models. Our culture is highly collaborative and flat-structured, free of legacy silos, and laser-focused on creating impact for our clients.

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.