Transaction Advisory Director

DHRP are partnering a leading organisatiion who are looking for a Director to join their Transactions team. The successful candidate will primarily be involved in transaction services work, including buy-side and sell-side due diligence reviews and related services. The team has a strong reputation in this area, with an expanding and diverse client base.  An increasing portion of assignments is international in nature owing to strong relationships across the global team.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial advisory assignments, with a primary focus on transaction services
• Delegate and manage the workflow to direct reports
• Interact directly with clients and target businesses in the delivery of projects
• Possess strong communication skills, particularly regarding written reports and presentations
• Manage relationships with clients and other business contacts and maintain focus on business development opportunities
• Work to deadlines and within budgets on projects
• Experience of working in a transaction-based environment, with transaction services experience preferential
• Strong business analysis and general analytical skills
• Keen understanding of key transaction considerations, and ability to identify key issues potentially impacting transactions
• Experience in robustly challenging financial and non-financial aspects of businesses
• Ability to undertake sector-based research and form a view as to risks and opportunities for a business operating in the sector
• Strong report writing abilities
• Exceptional Excel and financial modelling skills
• Strong people management experience - Ability to manage and motivate teams

Requirements

• Qualified accountant with experience in a medium / large environment, recent post qualification experience in the relevant area is a must
• A self-confident individual with strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Excellent organisational and planning capabilities
• A keen interest in business is essential