HEAD OF TRANSACTION SERVICES
Boutique Advisory Firm
Location: Midlands (East or West)
Competitive Salary and Bonus
This company is disrupting the market, and is now looking for a dynamic leader, who is committed to providing exceptional transaction advisory services to lower mid-market, owner-managed businesses (OMBs) and entrepreneurial ventures.
The Head of Transaction Services will play a pivotal role in driving business growth and developing a high-performing team across multiple UK locations (Manchester, Birmingham and London). This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional with an entrepreneurial mindset to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.
The Head of Transaction Services will lead and manage transaction advisory engagements, providing financial due diligence and strategic insights. This role requires a passion for working with high-growth businesses and a strong focus on client relationship management and business origination.
Responsibilities Included
Lead and manage financial due diligence engagements for acquisitions, disposals, and growth capital transactions.
Provide strategic, value-driven advice to entrepreneurial clients, tailoring insights to their unique business models.
Proactively identify and originate new business opportunities within the lower mid-market and OMB sectors.
Build and lead a high-performing transaction services team, fostering an agile, deal-driven culture.
Oversee transaction services operations across multiple UK locations, ensuring consistency and quality of service.Skills and Attributes
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master's/MBA preferred).
Minimum of 6 years of experience in transaction services, financial due diligence, or M&A advisory.
Proven track record of deal origination and managing high-value transactions.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage business owners and investors.
Strong financial analysis, modelling, and valuation skills.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead and shape a national team within a growing sector.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
Dynamic and supportive work environment.
Opportunity to work with a diverse range of entrepreneurial clients.
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