Transaction Services Lead: Delivery & Team Growth

Michael Page Finance; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive six-figure package

Number two position within team

Job summary

Michael Page Finance in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Transaction Services leader to head delivery and build a high-performing team in the city centre.

You will lead due diligence engagements across £1m–£50m, manage client relationships, coach managers, and shape operational strategy in a fast-paced advisory environment. This is a true number two opportunity with influence over service delivery and market initiatives.

Qualifications

• Extensive Transaction Services leadership experience in advisory.
• Proven ability to lead due diligence projects and client relationships.
• Experience coaching managers and junior staff within a fast-paced team.
• Commercial awareness of the wider M&A landscape.

Responsibilities

• Support leadership and day-to-day management of the Transaction Services team.
• Own operational delivery, ensuring efficient execution to high standards.
• Lead financial due diligence engagements for a range of transactions.
• Manage multiple assignments, overseeing planning, execution, and delivery.
• Review financial analysis, deal drivers and transaction risks.
• Act as senior escalation point for clients and stakeholders.
• Develop and mentor managers and junior team members.
• Contribute to strategic planning, resource management, and improvements.
• Build relationships with clients, intermediaries, PE houses and advisers.
• Support business development and market-facing initiatives.

Skills

Transaction leadership

Due diligence leadership

Team development

Client relationship management

Education

ACA, ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Michael Page Finance in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Transaction Services leader to head delivery and build a high-performing team in the city centre.

You will lead due diligence engagements across £1m–£50m, manage client relationships, coach managers, and shape operational strategy in a fast-paced advisory environment. This is a true number two opportunity with influence over service delivery and market initiatives.