Assistant Manager, Financial Due Diligence

Our team provides clients with dedicated support for a transaction or potential transaction. We support clients primarily through diligence focusing on the underlying drivers of the business and understanding the risks and opportunities that drive value in the context of the IPO or M&A transaction (acquisition / sale / merger).,

• Develop an understanding of the target business and its drivers
• Interpretation and analysis of financial models, 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, underlying assumptions, financing
• Review of the adequacy of working capital facilities, including consideration of financing limits, terms and covenants
• Reporting of potential key issues for our client including identification of risk and sensitivity
• Manage day-to-day execution of projects including co-ordination of take on procedures, regulatory requirements and deliverables
• Develop an understanding of the rules for listing and the contents of prospectuses
• Review of prospectuses and correlating findings of due diligence process therein
• Work effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution
  
  An ACA/CIMA/CFA qualification or equivalent
• Minimum 2.1 undergraduate degree and 7-9 Maths at GCSE (and/or A-B at A Levels Maths) (or equivalent)
• High level report writing and reviewing skills, with an appropriate focus on attention to detail, conciseness and risk management
• Excellent numeracy, analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to absorb and analyse large amounts of data quickly, including strong excel skills
• Enthusiasm to be involved and to learn in high value and often high-profile public company ECM/M&A work
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong commercial acumen and market awareness
• Strong client focus - be focused on high-quality service
• Proficiency with AI tools
Desirables:
• Business modelling experience
• Exposure to financial due diligence and/or transaction services
• Knowledge of the FCA Listing Rules and/or the Prospectus Regulation Rules would be an advantage
  
  Connect to your Industry
Are you ready to work on high-profile IPOs and M&A transactions in a dynamic, client-focused environment? Our ECM team supports companies in achieving their growth ambitions through public markets in the UK and overseas, as well as other public company transactions in high profile projects, providing due diligence and company-side support services. We work across a range of projects and industries, with a highly commercial and client-focused environment. Additionally, each of our teams works with the FDD industry teams on acquisition and vendor due diligence as well as with the wider M&A team. Our core services are financial due diligence or company-side support for ECM transactions and M&A transactions. Typically, we work alongside senior members of management teams and their external advisors: investment banks, lawyers and independent financial advisors. We often work on cross-border engagements as well as with cross-service line teams within Deloitte (industry specialists, debt advisors, tax, post-merger integration, synergies, as well as others) requiring our people to build wide networks across M&A in the UK and our global member firms. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most., 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. Connect with your colleagues "At Deloitte you're surrounded by subject matter experts; industry experts, technology experts, and you can access that knowledge whenever you need to." - Christian, Risk & Transactions Advisory Our 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. 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. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. 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.