Deal Advisory: Associate Director, Financial Diligence Lead

Grant Thornton Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking an Associate Director to lead financial due diligence engagements across corporate, PE and lender clients. You will oversee project delivery, present insights to clients and contribute to business development within Deal Advisory.

The successful candidate will manage key workstreams, mentor junior staff and drive growth of the due diligence offering across a broad range of transactions.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent.
• Experience leading financial due diligence engagements.
• Strong client relationship management and communication.
• Ability to translate complex financial analysis to clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial due diligence engagements for corporate, private equity and lender clients across sectors.
• Oversee workstreams including earnings analysis, working capital assessments, cash flow review, net debt and debt-like analysis.
• 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.

Skills

Client management

Due diligence

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA/CFA

Job description

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking an Associate Director to lead financial due diligence engagements across corporate, PE and lender clients. You will oversee project delivery, present insights to clients and contribute to business development within Deal Advisory.

The successful candidate will manage key workstreams, mentor junior staff and drive growth of the due diligence offering across a broad range of transactions.