Director, Transaction Diligence - LondonLocation: London
Other locations: Primary Location Only
Date: 7 Aug 2024
Requisition ID: 1526966
The Transaction Diligence team at EY UK currently has exciting opportunities.
Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions.
As a Transactions Diligence expert, you'll help make that happen.
You will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions.
You'll have a diverse range of stretching experiences which will give you continuous learning and development opportunities as well as a great sense of achievement.
The opportunity We help corporate and financial clients to meet their strategic goals, whether they are acquiring, divesting or raising finance.
We work with a range of clients, from UK entrepreneur led businesses to the largest global enterprises across all sectors, often on complex assignments that involve working with colleagues across a variety of disciplines and jurisdictions.
Our core work is due diligence, assessing a target company's finances and business projections, identifying opportunities, risks, sensitivities and potential mitigations, and reporting and advising on these to our clients, their banks, investors and other parties.
You will be a senior leader in the team and will have the opportunity to develop your career further through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring, coaching and formal learning.
Your responsibilities As a Director within the Transaction Diligence team, you will lead the engagements whereby we analyse the financial and operational results of companies targeted for sale.
You will manage the project teams and work closely with all members as well as forming strong internal links within Transaction Diligence and other departments in EY.
You will have responsibility for understanding the key business drivers, co-developing our approach with the client, agreeing value measurements with the client, providing value to the client through insights, factual conclusions and advice.
You will project manage teams and work closely with all members as well as forming strong internal links within Transaction Diligence and other departments in EY both in the UK and internationally to form multi-disciplinary teams.
You will gather, verify and assess information to formulate views as well as plan, prepare and review deliverables in various forms including written reports, presentations and discussions with the client.
In addition, you will:
Plan and monitor the progress of the teamShare your technical and other knowledge with your team and the departmentBuild on and develop internal and external networks through personal contactsUnderstand the capabilities of the firm and look for opportunities to sell additional services to our clientsPlay a role in business plan initiatives (e.g.
key accounts, recruitment, client service framework)Being a true business advisor to the client and establish yourself as a key client contactYou will take the responsibility for own learning and development, provide coaching to others, and participate in upward feedback.
In addition, you will help to create a positive learning culture for junior team members and support their development.
Skills and attributes for success Be able to gather, verify and analyse information to formulate views / conclusionsDemonstrable experience in planning, preparing and reviewing deliverables in various forms including written reports, presentations and discussions with the clientOffer a support culture to junior members of the team, assisting their developmentTo qualify for the role you must have A minimum of 8 years financial due diligence experienceA Chartered Accountancy qualification, ACA, ACCA or equivalentAbility to analyse financial and non-financial information to formulate views and conclusions.Strong analytical, presentation, project management and report writing skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsBe a team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levelsA passion to provide high quality service to your clientsIdeally you'll also have; Demonstrable client account management abilitiesHave counselling skills, though not essentialWhat we look for Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry.
An effective communicator, you'll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.
What we offer We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance.
Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
Plus, we offer:
Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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