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Corporate Finance Due Diligence Manager.

We have a role within our corporate finance team, for a dedicated Due Diligence Manager in our Birmingham or Derby office.

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Job Type

full-time

Location

Birmingham

You would be reporting directly to the Corporate Finance Partner and Director, you will be responsible for undertaking regular due diligence assignments for several corporate acquirers and funders, well known across the Midlands.

Why Dains

Ranked 31st in the National Accountancy Age ranking by firm size, Dains is the fastest-growing firm within the top 100 accountancy firms in the UK. With over 650 talented individuals across the UK and Ireland, we're a force to be reckoned with. Our core services are Accountancy & Business Services, Audit, Corporate Finance, Forensic Accounting, and Taxation alongside outsourced FD and HR support. Integrated into our DNA are the values of Fairness, Working & Succeeding Together, Integrity and Valued Relationships. This shapes everything we do, creating a vibrant and supportive work culture.

What We Offer

At Dains, our employees are our greatest asset. We're committed to providing the best working environment, where you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. From development and training to flexible benefits and hybrid working options, we prioritise your well-being and professional development.

Our people are what make us great

  • Our People

    At Dains, our employees are our greatest asset. We are also an Investor in People Gold Award winner.

  • The Environment

    We're committed to providing the best working environment, where you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

  • Your Wellbeing

    From development and training to flexible benefits and hybrid working options, we prioritise your well-being and professional development.

  • Your Future

    We are heavily investing in learning and development with the intention of being the market leader for growing and nurturing professionals.

Your Role as Corporate Finance Due Diligence Manager

  • The Dains Corporate Finance team is rapidly expanding, and this exciting role is an opportunity for a due diligence specialist to further their career and work for several different funders and corporate acquirers, advising on multi-million-pound transactions.

 The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their own career. You will also be managing junior members of staff and providing a supportive team structure. The current team will provide a great platform for development and career progression.

  • Provide support to the Partner or Director who is leading the financial due diligence engagement

  • Be able to write effective and relevant commercial advice reports to deliver to clients

  • Be responsible for managing junior members of staff and ensuring they are developing consistently. This includes holding key roles of practice development through coaching and mentoring

  • Liaise with external clients and advisors

  • Internally liaise with other service lines within the business

  • Confidently take overall responsibility of cost management, reporting and monitoring of recovery rates against budgeting and invoicing

  • Be able to identify the deal implications of due diligence findings and present recommendations

  • Provide detailed financial analysis to assist with the identification of commercial and deal issues

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Attributes

  • ACA/ACCA qualified

  • Previously worked in a corporate finance team

  • Display high levels of accuracy, understanding and diligence

  • Have extensive experience of financial due diligence

  • Be able to demonstrate experience in project management, including several numbers of engagements at the same time

  • Confidently be able to manage a team of staff and provide support where necessary

  • Have strong Microsoft skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

  • Strong written and oral communication skills

  • Have technical understanding of UK GAAP

Our commitment to you

Benefits
Life Assurance
25 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays)
Buy and sell annual leave
Cycle to work scheme
Greener car scheme
Regular development reviews and training
Group staff pension scheme
Wellbeing refreshments
Discounted shopping platform
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Where this role is based

Birmingham

Head Office 2 Chamberlain Square Paradise Circus Birmingham B3 3AX

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0121 200 7900

birmingham@dains.com

Do you have what it takes?

If you have any problems submitting your application using the form below then please send your application to Nicola Jones (remembering to quote the job and location you are applying for).

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The Application Process

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    1. Applications

    Please complete the application submission form at the end of the job spec or send your full CV to applications@dains.com.

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    2. Assessment

    If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted, and a telephone screening interview will be scheduled.

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    3. Interview

    Following a successful telephone screening interview, you will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview with the hiring manager.

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    4. Evaluation

    You will be notified of the outcome of your interview and provided with feedback.