Assistant Manager, Financial Due Diligence - Consumer, M&A

This is your opportunity to join Deloitte's M&A Transactions team.

Working on high profile assignments with some of the best in the field, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, with a mix of both corporate and private equity transactions, within a highly commercial, client focused environment.

Our core services include acquisition and vendor financial due diligence, bid defence and support and reporting accountant services for capital market transactions. Typically, we work within a wider deal team which accesses the firm's vast range of specialist 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 requiring our people to build wide networks across both the UK and International firm.

We encourage consideration of flexible ways of working, both formal and informal arrangements that allow for the best outcomes for our people and our clients. If this opportunity is of interest to you with some flexibilities, please do discuss with us.

Responsibilities

• Quickly develop an understanding of the target business and its drivers.
• Interpretation and analysis 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 sale and purchase agreement and correlating findings of due diligence process therein.
• Review of financial structures and associated credit agreements.
• Work effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.

Qualifications

• An ACA qualification or equivalent /experience.
• High level report writing and reviewing skills, with an appropriate focus on attention to detail, conciseness and risk management.
• Exceptional academic background or equivalent experience.
• Good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Experience of operating with senior level stakeholders.
• Exposure to financial due diligence and/or transaction services.
• Fluency in a major European foreign language would be an advantage.
• Strong excel skills - quick and accurate manipulation of data.
• Strong commercial acumen and market awareness.
• Strong client focus - be focused on high quality service.

Mergers and Acquisitions

We challenge dealmakers to expect more and to see beyond the deal to create sustainable value for shareholders, employees and society. We support corporates, private equity and financial investors across the full M&A lifecycle and are committed to identifying and delivering sustainable value at every stage of the deal.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

Hybrid working policy

You'll be based in London with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Return to opportunity

Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break?

For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So, we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

Your expertise

Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.