Senior Manager, Transaction Services: Deals & Diligence Lead

Ambition Europe Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition Europe Limited in the Midlands is seeking an experienced Transaction Services Manager/Senior Manager to lead financial due diligence on mid-market transactions. You will manage engagements, interact with clients, and mentor junior team members as part of a growing deal advisory practice.

The role covers buy-side and sell-side assignments, reviewing performance, working capital, and earnings quality, with opportunities to develop business development skills and contribute to broader

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Transaction Services, Financial Due Diligence or Deal Advisory experience in an accountancy practice, advisory firm or corporate finance boutique.
• Experience leading financial due diligence projects and managing teams.
• Strong financial analysis and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Commercial mindset and genuine interest in the deal market.

Responsibilities

• Leading buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements from planning through to completion.
• Managing client relationships and acting as a key day-to-day contact throughout transactions.
• Reviewing and analysing financial performance, working capital requirements, cash flows and quality of earnings.
• Identifying key deal issues and communicating findings clearly to clients and stakeholders.
• Managing and developing junior team members, providing coaching and technical support.
• Supporting business development initiatives, networking activities and proposal preparation.
• Working closely with Corporate Finance, Tax and Advisory teams to deliver a seamless client experience.

Skills

Transaction Services

Financial due diligence

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Client relationships

Business development

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Ambition Europe Limited in the Midlands is seeking an experienced Transaction Services Manager/Senior Manager to lead financial due diligence on mid-market transactions. You will manage engagements, interact with clients, and mentor junior team members as part of a growing deal advisory practice.

The role covers buy-side and sell-side assignments, reviewing performance, working capital, and earnings quality, with opportunities to develop business development skills and contribute to broader