Deal Advisory – Associate Director

Grant Thornton Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking an Associate Director in Dublin to lead financial due diligence engagements while managing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in financial analysis, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in managing multiple engagements.

The Associate Director will contribute to the growth of the team and support the development of junior members, ensuring high-quality execution of projects.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial due diligence environment.
• Track record of leading engagements and managing clients.
• Excellent presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial due diligence engagements for various clients.
• Oversee earnings analysis, working capital assessments, and transaction risk identification.
• Manage relationships and ensure high quality deliverables.

Skills

Transaction services experience

Communication skills

Commercial judgment

Leadership

Education

Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent)

Job description

Associate Director – Financial Due Diligence

The Associate Director role focuses on leading financial due diligence engagements, managing client relationships, and supporting the continued growth of the due diligence offering within Deal Advisory.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial due diligence engagements for corporate, private equity and lender clients across a broad range of sectors and transaction contexts.
• Oversee key workstreams including earnings analysis, working capital assessments, cash flow review, net debt and debt‑like analysis, and the identification of transaction risks and value drivers.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships throughout engagements, ensuring issues are communicated clearly, timelines are met and deliverables are produced to a high standard.
• Present findings and commercial insights to clients, helping them understand key financial matters, deal considerations and negotiation implications.
• Support directors and partners in developing client relationships, preparing proposals and converting new opportunities into mandates.
• Provide leadership, coaching and oversight to managers and junior team members, contributing to team development and high‑quality project execution.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong experience in a transaction services financial due diligence environment, with a track record of leading engagements and managing clients.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent.
• Strong commercial judgement and an ability to translate financial analysis into clear, practical client advice.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to manage multiple engagements and support the development of a growing team.