Transaction Services (Due Diligence) - Manager

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global professional services network in Manchester as a Transaction Services Manager or Associate Director. Lead financial due diligence for corporate and private equity clients, enhancing your career in a collaborative environment focused on development and innovation.

Qualifications

• Qualified to ACA or equivalent.
• Proven ability to develop and manage external relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial due diligence process.
• Develop client portfolio and relationships.
• Manage due diligence assignments.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

ACA or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Deals & Financing team is a rapidly growing and global group. You will be joining a team at the forefront of large international infrastructure projects, global M&A transactions, high-profile forensic investigations, business valuations, corporate restructuring, and national creditor advisory services; all aimed at adding value to clients by finding solutions to a wide range of financial issues.

The Due Diligence (Transaction Services) team is part of the wider Deals & Financing team. Based in several regional offices, this national team works on UK and cross-border transactions supporting corporate investors, private equity teams, and finance providers. This role offers the opportunity to work with this client base, developing deal and sector knowledge.

Job Purpose

Join the Due Diligence (Transaction Services) business unit in Manchester as a Transaction Services Manager or Associate Director. Lead the financial due diligence process, delivering high-quality reports to a range of corporate, private equity, and banking clients.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their career and work directly with the leadership team. The team culture promotes open communication with the UK partner group, emphasizing teamwork, collaboration, innovation, and development opportunities. The national TS team has a strong record of talent development and career progression, which can be fast-tracked based on performance.

This role enables you to lead due diligence assignments (coordinating with tax and other specialists), expand your external client portfolio, and work on international deals alongside global clients and advisers, with flexibility to personal circumstances.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop your own client portfolio and relationships.
• Work directly with local and national partners.
• Participate in national resourcing and project delivery meetings.
• Lead proposals, including scope and fee negotiations.
• Manage due diligence assignments, overseeing specialist input.
• Coach and train teams to deliver insightful analysis and issues-focused reports.
• Engage with clients, communicating issues promptly.
• Present confidently to clients and stakeholders.
• Understand and respond to client needs.
• Monitor time against budget and recover unbudgeted time.
• Build strong relationships with clients and intermediaries.
• Support business development initiatives locally and nationally.
• Produce high-quality work in line with firm policies and regulatory requirements.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Qualified to ACA or equivalent.
• Experience in financial due diligence across various transaction types.
• Proven ability to develop and manage external relationships and secure project work.
• Experience supporting proposals and pitches.
• Strong project management, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and oral.
• Desire to develop oneself and others.
• Experience in initiating new methodologies.
• Ability to identify issues through sound analysis and commercial acumen.
• Active pursuit of expertise and knowledge enhancement.

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network operating in over 100 countries. Our services include audit & assurance, tax, and advisory, committed to delivering an unmatched client experience. We focus on sustainability, human rights, climate change, and environmental impacts, striving to move our clients, people, and communities forward.

We are a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive team that values ownership, involvement, and individual ideas. We empower our people, support teamwork, and foster a culture of agility, innovation, and personal contribution. We are committed to accessibility and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process and beyond. Please contact us if you require any accommodations during your application process.

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