Pre-deal FDD Assistant Manager

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a financial due diligence expert to join their expanding M&A team. This role involves providing critical insights for complex transactions, assessing risks, and delivering strategic recommendations to private equity and corporate clients. Ideal candidates should have a background in Big 4 audit and advanced analytical skills, particularly in data analytics software.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in M&A or transactions.
• Strong understanding of deal fundamentals.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with reliable financial insights.
• Critically assess transaction parameters.
• Evaluate separation and integration challenges.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Influencing Stakeholders

Education

Big 4 Audit background

Tools

Excel

Data analytics software (e.g., Alteryx, PowerBI)

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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.