unity-advisory - Senior Manager - Financial Due Diligence

London, England, United Kingdom - Hybrid+ Equity3mo ago

In Office Senior EMEA Private Equity Senior Community Manager Accountant Reporting Team Management Team Leadership B2B ACCA

Requirements

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in Financial Due Diligence or Transaction Services from a Big 4 or top-tier consultancy environment. • Proven ability to lead multiple transaction engagements simultaneously across buy-side and sell-side mandates. • Strong analytical and financial skills, with a deep understanding of accounting principles and commercial drivers. • Track record in delivering actionable insights and value creation strategies post-deal. • Exceptional written and verbal communication, including senior stakeholder engagement and reporting. • Entrepreneurial mindset with the agility to thrive in a non-hierarchical, fast-growth environment. • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) highly preferred. • Experience in Private Equity environments or PE-backed portfolio companies. • Exposure to international transactions and cross-border coordination. • Familiarity with AI, data-driven diligence tools, or operational analytics platforms. • Sector experience in B2B services, technology, or consumer markets. • WORKING AT UNITY ADVISORY • At Unity Advisory, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation in deal advisory. We offer: • A truly hybrid and flexible working model.

Responsibilities

• The working environment at Unity Advisory is fast-paced and entrepreneurial. You will be involved in a wide range of activities including: • Lead complex buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements across a variety of sectors. • Oversee end-to-end project delivery, from initial scoping to reporting, stakeholder presentations, and recommendations. • Partner with Private Equity and corporate clients to assess deal drivers, KPIs, underlying earnings, working capital, and cash flows. • Identify and quantify risks, synergies, and improvement opportunities during both diligence and post-deal phases. • Support and develop value capture plans, including margin enhancement, pricing strategies, working capital optimisation, and operational efficiency. • Collaborate with internal data and AI specialists to integrate advanced analytics and automation into our FDD delivery model. • Develop and maintain strong relationships with investors, management teams, and third-party advisors. • Contribute to business development activities, proposals, and thought leadership. • Mentor junior team members and contribute to shaping a high-performing, growth-focused team culture.