Financial due diligence director

Financial Due Diligence Senior Manager / Director

Bristol / Birmingham

Competitive Salary + Benefits

About the Company

W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high-calibre accounting and finance professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established regional practices and multi-service professional groups, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive business performance.

We are partnering with a leading professional services organisation with a strong reputation across the advisory and transaction services market.

The organisation works with a diverse range of entrepreneurial, privately owned, private equity-backed, and corporate clients, providing high-quality advice across the full transaction lifecycle.

With an established advisory platform and ambitious growth plans, the business offers an opportunity for an experienced transaction services professional to join a high-performing team and play a key role in the continued development of its Financial Due Diligence offering.

The Role

As a Financial Due Diligence Senior Manager / Director, you will play a senior role within the Deal Advisory team, leading Financial Due Diligence engagements for a diverse range of clients and transactions.

You will work closely with corporate and private equity clients, management teams, investors, and other professional advisers, providing high-quality financial analysis and commercial insight to support key transaction decisions.

The role will involve taking ownership of FDD assignments from planning through to completion, managing project teams, overseeing the quality of deliverables, and acting as a senior point of contact for clients.

Alongside delivery, you will have the opportunity to contribute to business development, build relationships with existing and prospective clients, and support the continued growth of the firm's Transaction Services offering.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FDD professional looking to take a senior position within a growing advisory practice, with genuine scope to influence the development of the team and service line.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Financial Due Diligence assignments across a range of sectors and transaction types

Manage the end-to-end delivery of FDD engagements, from initial planning through to completion

Analyse historical and projected financial performance, including revenue, profitability, cash flow, working capital, and net debt

Identify key financial risks, opportunities, and commercial considerations arising from the analysis

Prepare and review high-quality FDD reports and transaction materials for clients and investors

Lead and develop project teams, providing coaching, technical guidance, and oversight

Manage relationships with clients, management teams, private equity investors, corporate acquirers, and other advisers

Work closely with Corporate Finance, Tax, Legal, and other professional advisers throughout transaction processes

Present findings and key conclusions clearly to senior client stakeholders and investment teams

Manage project budgets, timelines, and deliverables effectively

Support the identification and development of new business opportunities

Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients

Contribute to the continued development of the firm's Financial Due Diligence proposition and wider Deal Advisory offering

Mentor and develop more junior members of the team, supporting their technical and professional development

About You

ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification

Significant Financial Due Diligence / Transaction Services experience gained within a Big 4 or strong mid-tier accountancy or advisory firm

Experience operating at Senior Manager or Director level, or ready to make that step

Strong technical understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and transaction-related financial analysis

Proven experience leading FDD assignments and managing teams

Strong understanding of transaction processes and the requirements of private equity and corporate investors

Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to identify and communicate key findings and risks

Strong client-facing and relationship management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to present findings to senior stakeholders

Proven ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders effectively

Commercially minded with an interest in business development and building a strong network

A collaborative and supportive leadership style with a genuine interest in developing others

What's on Offer

Competitive salary, depending on experience

Senior-level opportunity within an established Deal Advisory team

Exposure to a broad range of transactions, sectors, and clients

Opportunity to work with private equity, corporate, and entrepreneurial businesses

Clear scope to contribute to the continued growth of the Financial Due Diligence offering

Professional development and career progression opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive, collaborative, and entrepreneurial working environment