Special Situations M&A Manager

RSM UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit, tax, and consulting firm is seeking a Manager in Special Situations M&A to provide tailored solutions for businesses in financial distress. The role requires preparing marketing materials, analysing performance, and managing project delivery. Candidates should possess excellent report-writing skills and at least 1-year post-qualification experience as an ACA. The position offers a flexible working environment and a comprehensive benefits package, making it ideal for self-motivated individuals looking to grow in their careers.

Benefits

Study Support

Hybrid and Flexible working

27 Days Holiday

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Access to courses by Talent Development team

Qualifications

• Self-motivated individual with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to take on responsibility.
• Collaborative approach to working in a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality marketing materials for Special Situation transactions.
• Analyse operational performance to develop actionable reports.
• Project manage the delivery of engagements and reports.

Skills

Excellent report writing and communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Education

ACA with a minimum of 1-year post qualification experience

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

RSM Corporate Finance is currently seeking a dynamic and motivated Manager to work in Special Situations M&A.

RSM’s Special Situations Group is a partner‑led team that integrates expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and restructuring to deliver tailored solutions for businesses navigating significant change or financial distress. Supporting both sell‑side and buy‑side stakeholders, the team works with corporates, lenders, and other financial stakeholders across the UK and globally, providing dynamic transaction support to achieve optimal outcomes.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Assisting in preparing high‑quality marketing materials, including IMs and teasers, to support Special Situation transactions
• Analysing operational performance and profitability to develop actionable reports and recommendations for underperforming businesses
• Working closely with senior personnel and other stakeholders, ensuring effective communication throughout engagements
• Project‑managing the delivery of engagements and reports to a high standard
• Assisting in the preparation of pitch documents and materials

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a self‑motivated individual with exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication and report‑writing skills. The ideal candidate will have a proactive mindset, a willingness to take on responsibility, and a collaborative approach to working in a dynamic team environment.

Requirements

Essential

• Excellent report writing / drafting and communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to review data for completeness and accuracy
• Excellent attention to detail
• Either an ACA with a minimum 1-year post qualification experience

Desirable

• A background in either M&A / transactions or Restructuring
• Strong commercial acumen and problem‑solving abilities
• Financial analysis capabilities

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Study Support
• Hybrid and Flexible working
• 27 Days Holiday with the option of purchasing additional days
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our in‑house Talent Development team.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.