Unity Advisory
About Unity Advisory Unity Advisory is a new-generation professional services firm built for an AI-enabled world. We operate a lean, conflict-free, and client-centric model that integrates advanced technology and AI into every workstream. With no audit practice, we are free from traditional conflicts and legacy silos. This allows us to move faster, collaborate openly, and focus entirely on creating value for clients. Our flat structure and collaborative culture empower exceptional people to deliver exceptional work. We combine deep advisory expertise with cutting-edge data, AI, and commercial insight to help clients navigate complex challenges faster, smarter, and with greater clarity. At Unity, we are redefining how expert advisory is delivered-one innovative engagement at a time. The Role We are looking for a highly capable, commercially minded Solution Architect to join Unity Advisory, operating across both client-facing engagements and internal platform initiatives to design and deliver scalable, AI-enabled, and data-driven solutions. This is a senior, hands-on architecture role responsible for translating complex business requirements into end-to-end solution designs spanning enterprise systems, data platforms, AI capabilities, integrations, and workflows. A key focus of this role is shaping architectures that integrate modern cloud platforms, enterprise applications (ERP/EPM/CRM), and emerging GenAI capabilities, ensuring solutions are practical, secure, cost-effective, and aligned to measurable business outcomes. This role sits at the intersection of enterprise architecture, data and AI systems, and business transformation, with a clear opportunity to influence solution standards, support proposition development, and shape how Unity delivers technology-enabled advisory at scale. What You'll Do Unity operates in a fast-paced, high-trust environment. You will lead the design of solutions that connect business strategy with robust, scalable technology delivery. End-to-End Solution Architecture Lead the design of end-to-end solution architectures across client engagements and internal initiatives, covering applications, data, integrations, workflows, and AI components. Translate business requirements into clear architectural designs, including process flows, system interactions, data models, and non-functional requirements. Define and evaluate architecture options, recommending solutions based on value, scalability, cost, security, and delivery feasibility. Ensure solutions are pragmatic and implementable, balancing strategic design with real-world constraints. Enterprise Platforms, Data & AI Integration Design solutions integrating enterprise platforms such as ERP, EPM, CRM, workflow, and reporting systems. Architect data flows and integration patterns across cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and enterprise environments. Incorporate AI and automation capabilities, including: AI-enabled workflows and copilots Data-driven decision systems Automation and intelligent process orchestration Align solution design with modern data platforms and AI architectures, ensuring interoperability and scalability. Architecture Standards, Governance & Quality Ensure all solutions meet standards for security, resilience, performance, maintainability, and governance. Define and apply architecture principles, design patterns, and reference models. Support architecture governance and assurance, ensuring consistency across engagements. Embed best practices in integration design, data handling, and system interoperability. Delivery Leadership & Execution Support Provide architectural leadership throughout delivery, supporting teams in resolving design challenges, dependencies, and trade-offs. Work closely with engineers, data specialists, product leads, and client stakeholders to ensure solutions are well understood and effectively implemented. Adapt architectures as requirements evolve, maintaining alignment with business outcomes. Contribute to delivery planning, estimation, and technical risk management. Pre-Sales & Proposition Development Support pre-sales activities by shaping solution designs, architecture narratives, and demonstrations. Contribute to business cases, statements of work, and commercial proposals. Help articulate the value of technology solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strengthen Unity's propositions through reusable assets and architecture-led thinking. Capability Building & Innovation Develop reusable architecture patterns, templates, accelerators, and reference architectures. Stay current with emerging technologies across AI, data, automation, and cloud, identifying opportunities to create client value. Contribute to the evolution of Unity's AI- and data-enabled delivery model. Support and mentor team members, helping to build architectural capability across the firm. What You Bring Solution Architecture Expertise Strong experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Architect, or Enterprise Architect in complex environments. Proven ability to design end-to-end business and technology solutions across multiple domains. Experience producing architecture artefacts such as solution blueprints, logical architectures, integration diagrams, and option assessments. Ability to balance strategic thinking with delivery pragmatism. Enterprise, Data & Integration Architecture Strong understanding of: Application and enterprise architecture Integration patterns, APIs, and data flows Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) Security and non-functional design considerations Experience designing solutions across enterprise systems and modern data platforms. Familiarity with AI-enabled architectures, automation, and analytics-driven solutions. Business & Commercial Understanding Good understanding of finance processes and enterprise functions, with the ability to link technology design to business outcomes. Strong commercial awareness, including the ability to evaluate trade-offs between cost, value, and complexity. Experience contributing to estimates, business cases, and delivery plans. Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership Strong stakeholder management skills, able to engage senior business leaders and technical teams. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex architecture concepts clearly. Experience working in collaborative, cross-functional environments. Comfortable leading design discussions and influencing decision-making. Delivery Mindset Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments with iterative solution development. Hands on and adaptable, with a focus on practical, outcome driven delivery. Experience supporting delivery teams through complex implementations and change. Nice to Have Experience in consulting, advisory, or transformation led environments. Exposure to finance transformation, managed services, or CFO technology landscapes. Experience designing AI enabled or data driven solutions, including: Copilots and conversational systems Automation and agentic workflows Analytics and decision support platforms Familiarity with architecture governance frameworks and delivery assurance practices. Relevant architecture or cloud certifications. Why This Role Matters Unity Advisory is building a modern, technology-enabled advisory firm centred on AI, data, and scalable delivery models. This role is critical in shaping how we: Design and deliver end-to-end client solutions Integrate AI, data, and enterprise platforms into meaningful business outcomes Build reusable, scalable architecture capabilities and assets Enable smarter, faster, and more consistent delivery across engagements You will not just design solutions - you will help define how Unity Advisory delivers next generation, AI enabled advisory services at scale. Working at Unity Advisory A truly hybrid and flexible working environment. We offer the opportunity to be at the forefront of AI-driven advisory services. You'll be part of a high impact finance function, empowered to shape how we scale our systems and processes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast growing business and accelerate your finance career. Additional Information At Unity Advisory, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we will accommodate any suitable candidate requiring assistance to attend or conduct an interview. If you need any adjustments or support, please let us know when either scheduling your interview or in your application cover letter. We are dedicated to ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and are here to support you throughout the process.
About Unity Advisory Unity Advisory is a new-generation professional services firm built for an AI-enabled world. We operate a lean, conflict-free, and client-centric model that integrates advanced technology and AI into every workstream. With no audit practice, we are free from traditional conflicts and legacy silos. This allows us to move faster, collaborate openly, and focus entirely on creating value for clients. Our flat structure and collaborative culture empower exceptional people to deliver exceptional work. We combine deep advisory expertise with cutting-edge data, AI, and commercial insight to help clients navigate complex challenges faster, smarter, and with greater clarity. At Unity, we are redefining how expert advisory is delivered-one innovative engagement at a time. The Role We are looking for a highly capable, commercially minded Solution Architect to join Unity Advisory, operating across both client-facing engagements and internal platform initiatives to design and deliver scalable, AI-enabled, and data-driven solutions. This is a senior, hands-on architecture role responsible for translating complex business requirements into end-to-end solution designs spanning enterprise systems, data platforms, AI capabilities, integrations, and workflows. A key focus of this role is shaping architectures that integrate modern cloud platforms, enterprise applications (ERP/EPM/CRM), and emerging GenAI capabilities, ensuring solutions are practical, secure, cost-effective, and aligned to measurable business outcomes. This role sits at the intersection of enterprise architecture, data and AI systems, and business transformation, with a clear opportunity to influence solution standards, support proposition development, and shape how Unity delivers technology-enabled advisory at scale. What You'll Do Unity operates in a fast-paced, high-trust environment. You will lead the design of solutions that connect business strategy with robust, scalable technology delivery. End-to-End Solution Architecture Lead the design of end-to-end solution architectures across client engagements and internal initiatives, covering applications, data, integrations, workflows, and AI components. Translate business requirements into clear architectural designs, including process flows, system interactions, data models, and non-functional requirements. Define and evaluate architecture options, recommending solutions based on value, scalability, cost, security, and delivery feasibility. Ensure solutions are pragmatic and implementable, balancing strategic design with real-world constraints. Enterprise Platforms, Data & AI Integration Design solutions integrating enterprise platforms such as ERP, EPM, CRM, workflow, and reporting systems. Architect data flows and integration patterns across cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and enterprise environments. Incorporate AI and automation capabilities, including: AI-enabled workflows and copilots Data-driven decision systems Automation and intelligent process orchestration Align solution design with modern data platforms and AI architectures, ensuring interoperability and scalability. Architecture Standards, Governance & Quality Ensure all solutions meet standards for security, resilience, performance, maintainability, and governance. Define and apply architecture principles, design patterns, and reference models. Support architecture governance and assurance, ensuring consistency across engagements. Embed best practices in integration design, data handling, and system interoperability. Delivery Leadership & Execution Support Provide architectural leadership throughout delivery, supporting teams in resolving design challenges, dependencies, and trade-offs. Work closely with engineers, data specialists, product leads, and client stakeholders to ensure solutions are well understood and effectively implemented. Adapt architectures as requirements evolve, maintaining alignment with business outcomes. Contribute to delivery planning, estimation, and technical risk management. Pre-Sales & Proposition Development Support pre-sales activities by shaping solution designs, architecture narratives, and demonstrations. Contribute to business cases, statements of work, and commercial proposals. Help articulate the value of technology solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strengthen Unity's propositions through reusable assets and architecture-led thinking. Capability Building & Innovation Develop reusable architecture patterns, templates, accelerators, and reference architectures. Stay current with emerging technologies across AI, data, automation, and cloud, identifying opportunities to create client value. Contribute to the evolution of Unity's AI- and data-enabled delivery model. Support and mentor team members, helping to build architectural capability across the firm. What You Bring Solution Architecture Expertise Strong experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Architect, or Enterprise Architect in complex environments. Proven ability to design end-to-end business and technology solutions across multiple domains. Experience producing architecture artefacts such as solution blueprints, logical architectures, integration diagrams, and option assessments. Ability to balance strategic thinking with delivery pragmatism. Enterprise, Data & Integration Architecture Strong understanding of: Application and enterprise architecture Integration patterns, APIs, and data flows Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) Security and non-functional design considerations Experience designing solutions across enterprise systems and modern data platforms. Familiarity with AI-enabled architectures, automation, and analytics-driven solutions. Business & Commercial Understanding Good understanding of finance processes and enterprise functions, with the ability to link technology design to business outcomes. Strong commercial awareness, including the ability to evaluate trade-offs between cost, value, and complexity. Experience contributing to estimates, business cases, and delivery plans. Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership Strong stakeholder management skills, able to engage senior business leaders and technical teams. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex architecture concepts clearly. Experience working in collaborative, cross-functional environments. Comfortable leading design discussions and influencing decision-making. Delivery Mindset Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments with iterative solution development. Hands on and adaptable, with a focus on practical, outcome driven delivery. Experience supporting delivery teams through complex implementations and change. Nice to Have Experience in consulting, advisory, or transformation led environments. Exposure to finance transformation, managed services, or CFO technology landscapes. Experience designing AI enabled or data driven solutions, including: Copilots and conversational systems Automation and agentic workflows Analytics and decision support platforms Familiarity with architecture governance frameworks and delivery assurance practices. Relevant architecture or cloud certifications. Why This Role Matters Unity Advisory is building a modern, technology-enabled advisory firm centred on AI, data, and scalable delivery models. This role is critical in shaping how we: Design and deliver end-to-end client solutions Integrate AI, data, and enterprise platforms into meaningful business outcomes Build reusable, scalable architecture capabilities and assets Enable smarter, faster, and more consistent delivery across engagements You will not just design solutions - you will help define how Unity Advisory delivers next generation, AI enabled advisory services at scale. Working at Unity Advisory A truly hybrid and flexible working environment. We offer the opportunity to be at the forefront of AI-driven advisory services. You'll be part of a high impact finance function, empowered to shape how we scale our systems and processes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast growing business and accelerate your finance career. Additional Information At Unity Advisory, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we will accommodate any suitable candidate requiring assistance to attend or conduct an interview. If you need any adjustments or support, please let us know when either scheduling your interview or in your application cover letter. We are dedicated to ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and are here to support you throughout the process.
Unity Advisory
City Of Westminster, London
About Unity Advisory Unity Advisory is a pure-play, experience-led CFO advisory firm providing integrated finance, commercial, tax and deals support. We are free from audit conflicts and AI-enabled by design, combining deep technical expertise with automation, analytics and AI built into the delivery of every engagement. We are building an alternative to traditional advisory firms, focused on clarity over complexity, outcomes over hours, and practical advice delivered at pace for CFOs making high-consequence decisions. The Role Valuations are central to the PE and mid-market agenda. Transactions, growth, incentivisation and exits all rely on clear, defensible advice, and we are looking for either a full or part time Director to lead this function. At Unity, you will help shape that capability within a firm built to operate differently. You will work closely with senior decision-makers, influence how we take valuations to market and play a visible role in building the practice as we scale. Partner-led. Technology-powered. Focused on high-impact advisory. Responsibilities Lead tax and transaction valuation engagements across compliance, reporting and restructuring. Deliver and review UK tax compliance valuations, including: Share-based payments and employment-related securities (management incentive plans, growth shares and hurdle modelling, restricted securities and discount analysis, valuations for reporting and clearance processes). Capital gains and inheritance tax (market value for private company shares, minority discounts and control premiums, valuations of goodwill and other intangibles, trusts and estate planning). Stamp taxes (market value analysis for share transfers and consideration allocation in complex transactions). Support transactions and corporate restructurings, including purchase price allocation and tax basis step-ups (fair value of tangible and intangible assets, tax amortisation benefit modelling, deferred tax impacts). Value intangible assets, including brand, technology and customer-related intangibles, with support for IP migration or centralisation and exit charge modelling. Provide valuation support for corporate reorganisations (demergers, hive-downs, group restructurings, capital reductions and share reorganisations), including cross-border structuring. Advise on transfer pricing and international tax valuation matters, including DEMPE analyses, hard-to-value intangibles, intercompany financing (interest rate benchmarking, guarantees and financial instruments, convertibles and hybrid features), and profit split and residual valuation models. Manage contentious and dispute work, including HMRC enquiries and negotiations (defence of valuations, technical position papers, settlement and negotiation modelling) and litigation support (independent expert reports, shareholder disputes and tax tribunal evidence). Act as a trusted adviser to CFOs and PE sponsors. Contribute to winning work and growing the practice. Work with our tech and product teams to embed smarter, AI-enabled delivery. What you'll bring 8 to 12 plus years in valuations or deals, with strong PE and mid-market exposure. Proven experience preparing and reviewing tax valuations of unquoted shares and business assets. Confidence dealing with HMRC and defending technical positions. Strong commercial judgement and client presence. Experience leading teams and taking ownership of outcomes. Interest in using technology and AI to improve quality and efficiency. What you'll get from us We are partner-led, commercially minded and building differently. If you want more ownership, more visibility and a real say in how a valuations practice is shaped, this is the point to step in. Working at Unity Advisory We offer a truly hybrid and flexible working environment and the opportunity to be at the forefront of AI-driven advisory services. You'll be part of a highly collaborative, flat-structured culture, empowered to contribute to the way we scale our business and support our clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing firm and accelerate your career in professional services. Additional Information At Unity Advisory, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we will accommodate any suitable candidate requiring assistance to attend or conduct an interview. If you need any adjustments or support, please let us know when either scheduling your interview or in your application cover letter. We are dedicated to ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and are here to support you throughout the process. PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept unsolicited CVs from third-party agencies.
About Unity Advisory Unity Advisory is a pure-play, experience-led CFO advisory firm providing integrated finance, commercial, tax and deals support. We are free from audit conflicts and AI-enabled by design, combining deep technical expertise with automation, analytics and AI built into the delivery of every engagement. We are building an alternative to traditional advisory firms, focused on clarity over complexity, outcomes over hours, and practical advice delivered at pace for CFOs making high-consequence decisions. The Role Valuations are central to the PE and mid-market agenda. Transactions, growth, incentivisation and exits all rely on clear, defensible advice, and we are looking for either a full or part time Director to lead this function. At Unity, you will help shape that capability within a firm built to operate differently. You will work closely with senior decision-makers, influence how we take valuations to market and play a visible role in building the practice as we scale. Partner-led. Technology-powered. Focused on high-impact advisory. Responsibilities Lead tax and transaction valuation engagements across compliance, reporting and restructuring. Deliver and review UK tax compliance valuations, including: Share-based payments and employment-related securities (management incentive plans, growth shares and hurdle modelling, restricted securities and discount analysis, valuations for reporting and clearance processes). Capital gains and inheritance tax (market value for private company shares, minority discounts and control premiums, valuations of goodwill and other intangibles, trusts and estate planning). Stamp taxes (market value analysis for share transfers and consideration allocation in complex transactions). Support transactions and corporate restructurings, including purchase price allocation and tax basis step-ups (fair value of tangible and intangible assets, tax amortisation benefit modelling, deferred tax impacts). Value intangible assets, including brand, technology and customer-related intangibles, with support for IP migration or centralisation and exit charge modelling. Provide valuation support for corporate reorganisations (demergers, hive-downs, group restructurings, capital reductions and share reorganisations), including cross-border structuring. Advise on transfer pricing and international tax valuation matters, including DEMPE analyses, hard-to-value intangibles, intercompany financing (interest rate benchmarking, guarantees and financial instruments, convertibles and hybrid features), and profit split and residual valuation models. Manage contentious and dispute work, including HMRC enquiries and negotiations (defence of valuations, technical position papers, settlement and negotiation modelling) and litigation support (independent expert reports, shareholder disputes and tax tribunal evidence). Act as a trusted adviser to CFOs and PE sponsors. Contribute to winning work and growing the practice. Work with our tech and product teams to embed smarter, AI-enabled delivery. What you'll bring 8 to 12 plus years in valuations or deals, with strong PE and mid-market exposure. Proven experience preparing and reviewing tax valuations of unquoted shares and business assets. Confidence dealing with HMRC and defending technical positions. Strong commercial judgement and client presence. Experience leading teams and taking ownership of outcomes. Interest in using technology and AI to improve quality and efficiency. What you'll get from us We are partner-led, commercially minded and building differently. If you want more ownership, more visibility and a real say in how a valuations practice is shaped, this is the point to step in. Working at Unity Advisory We offer a truly hybrid and flexible working environment and the opportunity to be at the forefront of AI-driven advisory services. You'll be part of a highly collaborative, flat-structured culture, empowered to contribute to the way we scale our business and support our clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing firm and accelerate your career in professional services. Additional Information At Unity Advisory, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we will accommodate any suitable candidate requiring assistance to attend or conduct an interview. If you need any adjustments or support, please let us know when either scheduling your interview or in your application cover letter. We are dedicated to ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and are here to support you throughout the process. PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept unsolicited CVs from third-party agencies.