Transaction Services Director

Reed Finance is recruiting on behalf of our highly entrepreneurial and dynamic client for a Transaction Services Director. This in-house, senior leadership role is pivotal in driving and expanding the firm's buy-side advisory practice, focusing on Financial Due Diligence (FDD) and strategic advisory for investors, private equity firms and corporate acquirers.

The role entails full commercial responsibility for the performance of the buy-side business unit, including revenue delivery, pipeline development and client relationships, requiring a strategic mindset, deep technical expertise and robust leadership capabilities.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Strategic Leadership & Business Growth
  • Own and deliver the firm's buy-side advisory revenue targets.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with private equity firms and corporate acquirers.
  • Lead initiatives to raise the company's profile in the buy-side market.
• Financial Due Diligence (FDD)
  • Oversee and lead end-to-end FDD engagements.
  • Deliver detailed financial models, KPI analysis and risk assessments.
  • Work closely with clients and internal specialists to assess valuation opportunities.
• Tax Advisory Capability Development
  • Build and develop an in-house tax advisory capability to support buy-side transactions.
  • Lead the hiring, onboarding and management of tax professionals.
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and best practices across all buy-side mandates.
• Operational & Team Leadership
  • Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing buy-side advisory team.
  • Support the implementation of new technology and analytics to enhance due diligence capabilities.
• Departmental & Performance Reporting
  • Oversee the preparation of financial and performance reporting for leadership review.
• Technology & Innovation
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of project delivery and client engagement.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• A full accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA).
• Proven experience in transaction services environments, including end-to-end financial due diligence, transaction services, corporate finance and M&A.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, data analysis and valuation techniques.
• Strong commercial acumen and buy-side deal execution expertise.
• Leadership ability to develop client relationships and lead a high-performing team.
• Experience in establishing and scaling business units.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively with all levels of stakeholders.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary package.
• An excellent, uncapped bonus scheme that directly rewards high performance.
• Opportunities to become a shareholder in the relevant business unit in the future.
• Mentorship from a highly experienced SLT and Board to ensure continued professional development and personal career growth.

This is a crucial role that shapes the firm's strategy in buy-side advisory, ensuring the delivery of top-tier FDD, tax and investment advisory services while driving significant revenue growth.

We are looking to shortlist for this role immediately, so please apply now for further information.