Assistant Director, Transaction Services, Financial Advisory, Leeds
- Recruiter
- Deloitte
- Location
- Manchester, England, United Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 17 Sep 2019
- Closes
- 19 Sep 2019
- Ref
- 6507386
- Job role
- Finance director
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Director
Your opportunity You will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of high profile projects, with a mix of both corporate and private equity transactions, within a highly commercial, client-focused environment. You will work on some of the largest M&A projects for the most influential clients across the UK and North West Europe.
Your role
As an Assistant Director in our Transaction Services team the core services you will provide include acquisition and vendor due diligence. You will typically work within a wider deal team which accesses the firm's vast range of expertise including commercial and operational due diligence, sale and purchase agreement negotiation, real estate, treasury, pensions, modelling, fund placement, merger integration, IT and business intelligence.
We also often work on international assignments involving cross-border as well as cross-service line teams. This allows our people to build wide networks across both the UK and International firm and acquire knowledge and experience they would not otherwise have exposure to.
You will have responsibility for:
•Quickly developing an understanding of the target business and its drivers
•Interpretation of information memoranda, business plans, publicly available information on the target business
•Review and analysis of historical trading, cash flow and balance sheets
•Review and analysis of projections, and underlying assumptions
•Review of the adequacy of working capital facilities, including consideration of financing limits, term and covenants
•Evaluation of potential synergies
•Reporting of potential key issues for our client including identification of risk or price affecting considerations
•Review of financial structures and associated credit agreements
•Project management of due diligence assignments including: client interface, managing an assignment team, managing project risk issues and monitoring costs/recovery.
•Participating in various marketing initiatives and practice development activities
•Managing diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution
Your work, your choice
How long does impact take? How long is a piece of string? How many seconds does a solution contain? How can we possibly tell? After all, impact can be huge or small. Immediate or years in the making. At Deloitte we believe the best impact is the value we add, not the hours we sit at our desk.
We, therefore, carefully consider agile ways of working, both formal and informal, that allow for the best impact for our people and our clients. If the working pattern you are looking for is not specifically indicated below, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements.
Location: You will be based in the Leeds office, however the role may also involve a significant amount of travel within the UK and overseas, and will require the flexibility to meet peaks of work inherent in the cycle of a deal.
Suggested work pattern: Permanent full-time
Your professional experience •ACA qualified or equivalent qualification
•Broad financial and commercial experience, having demonstrated achievement either within a professional services organisation or corporate
•Exceptional report writing and reviewing skills, with an appropriate focus on conciseness and risk management
•Client focused, ensuring high quality service
•Experience of coaching and developing more junior members of staff
Additional desirable experience includes:
•Knowledge of the UKLA Listing Rules and knowledge of the takeover code
•Experience of sale and purchase agreement negotiations
•Fluency in a major European foreign language would be an advantage
•Relevant transaction services experience/exposure
Your service line: Financial Advisory
Advising clients in the moments that define their business takes multiple layers of expertise. Much more than due-diligence, this is about diverse teams of specialists coming together, crossing service lines and international borders to tackle the many, complex issues involved in major transactions. And we have one of the broadest networks in the business. Here, you'll find fascinating, career-building projects, market leading approaches, cutting-edge resources, huge clients and inspirational colleagues. As well as opportunities to develop a deep industry or product specialism.
About Deloitte
Our Purpose & Strategy
To make an impact that matters for our clients, our people and society - defines who we are and what we stand for. Our purpose provides the foundation for our strategy and our aspiration to be the undisputed leader in professional services: this is not about size, it's about being the first choice. The first choice for the largest and most influential clients, and the first choice for the best talent.
What do we do?
Deloitte offers global integrated professional services that include Audit & Assurance, Consulting, Financial Advisory, Risk Advisory and Tax Consulting. Our approach combines intellectual leadership, industrial expertise, insight, consulting & problem solving capabilities whatever the role, technology revolutions and innovation from multiple disciplines to help our clients excel anywhere in the world.
Beyond the UK: North West Europe within a Global firm
UK and Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands and the Nordics (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden) have combined to create a new Deloitte North West Europe firm on 1 June 2017. This is to support our aspiration to be the undisputed leader in professional services and to increase our global influence and lead in EMEA.
A broader geographical shape will create new career development opportunities, helping us develop the very best talent across the region and the world.
What do we value?
At Deloitte we foster a collaborative culture where talented individuals can produce their best work. We value innovative thinking, diverse insights and a genuinely distinctive level of customer service. We value difference, with respect at the heart of our inclusive culture, and we support agile working arrangements. Hear from some of our people already working at Deloitte in agile ways . We are proud to have earnt a Top 10 place on the 2017 list of Top 30 Employers for Working Families and to have been in their Top 10 for seven consecutive years. Additionally we received the Working Families Best for All Stages of Motherhood special award in 2016.
Being a Leader at Deloitte
Cultural fit and purpose-led leadership is crucial for Deloitte. Our leaders always set the example and inspire their colleagues. They make quality time for people and take an interest in them. They know what matters to people - both inside and outside work - and value them as individuals; always finding opportunities to develop them while showing respect and appreciation.
We expect colleagues at all levels to embrace and live our purpose and our leadership culture by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters. We know leadership comes in all shapes and sizes, but we require five leadership imperatives from all of our people:
Deloitte LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC303675 and its registered office at 1 New Street Square, London EC4A 3HQ, United Kingdom.
Deloitte LLP is the United Kingdom affiliate of Deloitte NSE LLP, a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee ("DTTL"). DTTL and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities. DTTL and Deloitte NSE LLP do not provide services to clients. Please see www.deloitte.com/about to learn more about our global network of member firms.
© 2019 Deloitte LLP. All rights reserved.
Requisition code: 171196
Your role
As an Assistant Director in our Transaction Services team the core services you will provide include acquisition and vendor due diligence. You will typically work within a wider deal team which accesses the firm's vast range of expertise including commercial and operational due diligence, sale and purchase agreement negotiation, real estate, treasury, pensions, modelling, fund placement, merger integration, IT and business intelligence.
We also often work on international assignments involving cross-border as well as cross-service line teams. This allows our people to build wide networks across both the UK and International firm and acquire knowledge and experience they would not otherwise have exposure to.
You will have responsibility for:
•Quickly developing an understanding of the target business and its drivers
•Interpretation of information memoranda, business plans, publicly available information on the target business
•Review and analysis of historical trading, cash flow and balance sheets
•Review and analysis of projections, and underlying assumptions
•Review of the adequacy of working capital facilities, including consideration of financing limits, term and covenants
•Evaluation of potential synergies
•Reporting of potential key issues for our client including identification of risk or price affecting considerations
•Review of financial structures and associated credit agreements
•Project management of due diligence assignments including: client interface, managing an assignment team, managing project risk issues and monitoring costs/recovery.
•Participating in various marketing initiatives and practice development activities
•Managing diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution
Your work, your choice
How long does impact take? How long is a piece of string? How many seconds does a solution contain? How can we possibly tell? After all, impact can be huge or small. Immediate or years in the making. At Deloitte we believe the best impact is the value we add, not the hours we sit at our desk.
We, therefore, carefully consider agile ways of working, both formal and informal, that allow for the best impact for our people and our clients. If the working pattern you are looking for is not specifically indicated below, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements.
Location: You will be based in the Leeds office, however the role may also involve a significant amount of travel within the UK and overseas, and will require the flexibility to meet peaks of work inherent in the cycle of a deal.
Suggested work pattern: Permanent full-time
Your professional experience •ACA qualified or equivalent qualification
•Broad financial and commercial experience, having demonstrated achievement either within a professional services organisation or corporate
•Exceptional report writing and reviewing skills, with an appropriate focus on conciseness and risk management
•Client focused, ensuring high quality service
•Experience of coaching and developing more junior members of staff
Additional desirable experience includes:
•Knowledge of the UKLA Listing Rules and knowledge of the takeover code
•Experience of sale and purchase agreement negotiations
•Fluency in a major European foreign language would be an advantage
•Relevant transaction services experience/exposure
Your service line: Financial Advisory
Advising clients in the moments that define their business takes multiple layers of expertise. Much more than due-diligence, this is about diverse teams of specialists coming together, crossing service lines and international borders to tackle the many, complex issues involved in major transactions. And we have one of the broadest networks in the business. Here, you'll find fascinating, career-building projects, market leading approaches, cutting-edge resources, huge clients and inspirational colleagues. As well as opportunities to develop a deep industry or product specialism.
About Deloitte
Our Purpose & Strategy
To make an impact that matters for our clients, our people and society - defines who we are and what we stand for. Our purpose provides the foundation for our strategy and our aspiration to be the undisputed leader in professional services: this is not about size, it's about being the first choice. The first choice for the largest and most influential clients, and the first choice for the best talent.
What do we do?
Deloitte offers global integrated professional services that include Audit & Assurance, Consulting, Financial Advisory, Risk Advisory and Tax Consulting. Our approach combines intellectual leadership, industrial expertise, insight, consulting & problem solving capabilities whatever the role, technology revolutions and innovation from multiple disciplines to help our clients excel anywhere in the world.
Beyond the UK: North West Europe within a Global firm
UK and Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands and the Nordics (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden) have combined to create a new Deloitte North West Europe firm on 1 June 2017. This is to support our aspiration to be the undisputed leader in professional services and to increase our global influence and lead in EMEA.
A broader geographical shape will create new career development opportunities, helping us develop the very best talent across the region and the world.
What do we value?
At Deloitte we foster a collaborative culture where talented individuals can produce their best work. We value innovative thinking, diverse insights and a genuinely distinctive level of customer service. We value difference, with respect at the heart of our inclusive culture, and we support agile working arrangements. Hear from some of our people already working at Deloitte in agile ways . We are proud to have earnt a Top 10 place on the 2017 list of Top 30 Employers for Working Families and to have been in their Top 10 for seven consecutive years. Additionally we received the Working Families Best for All Stages of Motherhood special award in 2016.
Being a Leader at Deloitte
Cultural fit and purpose-led leadership is crucial for Deloitte. Our leaders always set the example and inspire their colleagues. They make quality time for people and take an interest in them. They know what matters to people - both inside and outside work - and value them as individuals; always finding opportunities to develop them while showing respect and appreciation.
We expect colleagues at all levels to embrace and live our purpose and our leadership culture by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters. We know leadership comes in all shapes and sizes, but we require five leadership imperatives from all of our people:
- We live our purpose: we act as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognising others for the impact they make
- We develop talent: we develop high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities
- We drive performance: we deliver exceptional client service; maximise results and drive high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders
- We believe positive influence can make an impact that matters: we influence clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people
- We move, together, towards a strategic direction: we understand key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligning people to objectives and setting priorities and direction
Deloitte LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC303675 and its registered office at 1 New Street Square, London EC4A 3HQ, United Kingdom.
Deloitte LLP is the United Kingdom affiliate of Deloitte NSE LLP, a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee ("DTTL"). DTTL and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities. DTTL and Deloitte NSE LLP do not provide services to clients. Please see www.deloitte.com/about to learn more about our global network of member firms.
© 2019 Deloitte LLP. All rights reserved.
Requisition code: 171196