Pre-deal FDD Assistant Manager

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Guildford is expanding its high-impact Pre-deal Financial Due Diligence team. The position involves working closely with M&A transactions, providing financial insights, and assessing risks for corporate clients. Ideal candidates will have a Big 4 audit background and strong analytical skills, with a passion for M&A.

Qualifications

• Big 4 Audit background required.
• Proven interest in M&A/Transactions.
• Advanced Excel skills, ideally with data analytics software exposure.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with reliable financial insights to support accurate forecasting.
• Conduct in-depth business analysis to identify core value drivers.
• Critically assess transaction parameters to uncover potential risks.

Skills

Understanding of deal fundamentals

Strong communication skills

Advanced Excel user

Education

Big 4 Audit background

Tools

Alteryx

PowerBI

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Client:

The Consultancy Group (London)

Location:

guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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.