Manager - Financial Services Due Diligence

RSM International Ltd; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK seeks a Manager for their Due Diligence team specializing in financial services sector deals. The successful candidate will manage financial due diligence assignments, assist with client engagement, and conduct detailed financial analysis. Ideal candidates have experience in transaction services and possess strong technical skills in accounting standards. This role offers a flexible work environment and various rewards such as study support and health benefits.

Benefits

Study Support

Hybrid and Flexible working

27 Days Holiday

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Access to 300+ development courses

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Transaction Services or due diligence.
• Familiarity with a variety of transaction types and sizes.
• High level of accuracy and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with client acceptance and engagement.
• Review financial analysis and outputs.
• Identify key deal issues and observations.
• Write reports and review team drafts.
• Liaise with clients and professional advisors.

Skills

Transaction Services experience

Financial Services knowledge

Analytical skills

Strong technical skills in UK GAAP and IFRS

Education

Professional accountancy qualification

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an ambitious Manager to join our growing Due Diligence team that focuses on Financial Services sector deals. Our new colleague will assist in the execution of financial due diligence assignments on both buy-side and sell-side transactions and support the team in new business generation. Our Transaction Services team is an award-winning team and highly regarded in the marketplace. The team specialises in financial due diligence, advising clients on business acquisitions and investments. Deal values are typically in the £20m to £250m range. This role provides an opportunity for you to join the fast-moving world of Corporate Finance and Transaction Services. Working alongside a team of other professionals, you will play an integral role in leading the execution of financial due diligence projects on both buy-side and sell-side transactions, as well as contributing to the continued successful growth of the business.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with client acceptance and engagement take-on processes.
• Undertaking and reviewing financial analysis, interpretation of outputs.
• Identifying key deal issues and commercial observations.
• Report writing and reviewing team members' drafting.
• Liaising with clients, target businesses and other professional advisors.

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!

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Transaction Services / due diligence environment.
• Previous experience with Financial Services sector deals.
• Exposure to a variety of transaction types and sizes.
• A high level of accuracy, diligence and integrity.
• Strong technical skills with a good understanding of both UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Ideally a professional accountancy qualification.

About the Firm

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions and a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Our Consulting Offering

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. The six solutions we offer are: 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.

Rewards and Benefits

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. We offer a flexible reward and benefits package to help you have a 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.