Pre-deal FDD Assistant Manager

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy group is seeking to expand their Pre-deal Financial Due Diligence team in Edinburgh. This role involves working with Private Equity and Corporate clients on complex M&A transactions, offering financial insights, and assessing transaction parameters. Ideal candidates will have a Big 4 audit background and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Big 4 Audit background required.
• Understanding of deal fundamentals (Quality of Earnings, Net Debt, etc.).
• Proven interest in M&A/Transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial insights for forecasting and valuation.
• Assess transaction parameters for risks and opportunities.
• Conduct business analysis for core value drivers.

Skills

Communication

Data Analytics

Financial Analysis

Tools

Excel

Alteryx

PowerBI

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Client:

The Consultancy Group (London)

Location:

edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

The Consultancy Group has partnered with Female-founded M&A Deal Advisory firm who is expanding their high impact Pre-deal Financial Due Diligence team! The role is entering a high-volume M&A Team who work with Private Equity & Corporate clients on complex transaction from both a Buy & Sell side perspective.

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 user ideally with exposure to data analytics software (e.g. Alteryx/PowerBI)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Looking for people with a proven interest in M&A/Transactions and able to discuss in detail.