You will be responsible for:

• Providing businesses with both buy- and sell-side transaction operational due diligence;
• Assisting businesses in understanding the true operational capability of potential acquisition targets as well as existing owned businesses, feeding into their overall investment theses;
• Working with these businesses in the assessment and review of potential synergies, the impact and complexities of carve-outs on vendor and target organisations and the stand-alone performance improvement potential of buyouts and corporate divestments;
• Outside the context of M&A transactions, assisting clients in assessing the value creation potential within their business, working hands-on with management teams to get buy-in across the business and implement agreed initiatives within an accelerated timeframe to maximize value, and developing action plans to deliver against performance improvement initiatives;
• Working with colleagues within M&A and the broader Deloitte network, to provide our clients with end-to-end deal services with a coherent overview of the business operations, performance gaps and the potential for rapid improvement;
• Managing the development and completion of the engagement scope and completion of client deliverables;
• Leading the day-to-day delivery on engagements, reporting into the team of Directors and Partners;
• Supporting management of client relationships and in most cases being a key client contact on engagements;
• Supporting the development of service offerings and evolving propositions to drive practice growth;
• Supporting training and developing team members in role;
• Leading diverse teams of Managers and Assistant Managers within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution;
• Participating in grade-appropriate training to further your personal development.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

Essentials:

• Corporate experience as a line manager or internal consultant with a significant role in realising performance improvement or delivering an operational turnaround at an accelerated pace;
• Proven experience in the implementation of either cost reduction, cash and working capital or liquidity management initiatives;
• Preference for experience in financial services, energy, natural resources and industrials, or consumer industries;
• Experience from working in a related professional services role;
• Excellent financial analysis skills;
• Strong problem solving, business diagnostic and analytical skills including excellent Excel capabilities;
• A strong understanding of business operations;
• Very strong analytical skills and experience in Excel and/or other BI tools (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI etc) and active engagement with, and adoption of, AI tools to drive efficiency;
• Experience of operating with senior level stakeholders in the corporate and/or private equity industry;
• Ability to fluently communicate and present in both oral and written English;
• Strong commercial acumen and project management capability with a track record of successful delivery.

Desirables:

• Experience of working in the M&A / deal environment, specifically due diligence or operational performance improvement, carve-outs and synergies;
• Experience of operating with private equity portfolio companies and senior level stakeholders;
• Strong commercial acumen and project management capability;
• Experience in coaching, mentoring or counselling colleagues;
• Exceptional academic background;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills;
• Flexibility for international travel.

Connect to your business - Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory

In an ever-evolving world, there are no certainties in business. Our teams help clients to navigate risks, process major transactions and deliver transformational change that will future-proof their business. Join us to make a positive difference.

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.

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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.

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