Pre-deal FDD Assistant Manager

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consultancy is seeking professionals to join their M&A Deal Advisory team. The position involves working closely with private equity and corporate clients, providing financial insights and strategic recommendations to support complex transactions. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a Big 4 Audit background and a passion for M&A.

Qualifications

• Big 4 audit experience is mandatory.
• Familiarity with deal fundamentals such as Quality of Earnings.
• Skilled in advanced Excel and exposure to data analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide reliable financial insights for accurate forecasting.
• Critically assess transaction parameters to identify risks.
• Conduct in-depth business analysis for strategic recommendations.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Understanding of deal fundamentals

Proven interest in M&A/Transactions

Education

Big 4 Audit background

Tools

Alteryx

PowerBI

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The Consultancy Group (London)

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

The Consultancy Group has partnered with a female-founded M&A Deal Advisory firm that is expanding their high-impact Pre-deal Financial Due Diligence team. The role is part of a high-volume M&A team working with Private Equity & Corporate clients on complex transactions from both Buy & Sell side perspectives.

Responsibilities:

• Provide clients with reliable financial insights to support accurate forecasting and valuation.
• Critically assess transaction parameters to uncover potential risks and opportunities.
• Evaluate separation and integration challenges and their potential impact on financial outcomes.
• Conduct in-depth business analysis to identify core value drivers and deliver strategic commercial recommendations.
• Identify potential synergies and risks between the businesses involved in the transaction.

Key requirements:

• Big 4 Audit background required.
• Understanding of deal fundamentals (e.g., Quality of Earnings, Net Debt, Net Working Capital).
• Advanced Excel skills, ideally with exposure to data analytics software (e.g., Alteryx/PowerBI).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven interest in M&A/Transactions and ability to discuss in detail.