Pre-deal FDD Assistant Manager

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&A Deal Advisory firm in Leeds seeks a Pre-deal Financial Due Diligence Assistant Manager to support their expanding team. This role involves delivering financial insights, assessing transaction risks, and providing strategic recommendations to clients. The ideal candidate will have a Big 4 Audit background and strong analytical skills, especially in Excel and data analytics software.

Qualifications

• Experience in M&A/Transactions required.
• Proven understanding of deal fundamentals is essential.
• Advanced Excel skills with data analytics exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial insights for forecasting and valuation.
• Assess transaction parameters and identify risks and opportunities.
• Conduct in-depth analysis to deliver strategic recommendations.

Skills

Communication

Financial Analysis

Data Analytics

Education

Big 4 Audit Background

Tools

Excel

Alteryx

PowerBI

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Pre-deal FDD Assistant Manager, leeds, west yorkshire

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Client:

The Consultancy Group (London)

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, 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.