CDT Transactions Manager/Associate Director

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

At RSM, our consulting team brings together diverse advisory experts to deliver our six core solutions: business transformation, forensic, deal services, restructuring, finance function support, and risk and governance. Our solutions are designed to address the unique needs, challenges, and opportunities our clients face as they strive to achieve their aspirations and organisational goals. Whether it’s supporting global expansion, developing acquisition strategies, facilitating private equity investments, or collaborating with boards to manage risk and governance, our consulting experts work as one cohesive team. We prioritise simplicity, providing data-driven insights, value-added assurance, and high-quality execution to empower our clients in building sustainable, future-fit businesses.

It’s an exciting time to join our consulting team, as we embark on ambitious growth plans that promise to create diverse career opportunities. We are committed to enhancing our six solutions, expanding and developing our team of expert consultants, embracing a digital-first approach, strengthening our global presence, and building strong client relationships.

The Consulting Digital Team (CDT) serves as the digital hub of our consulting operations, transforming complex data into actionable business intelligence. This specialised unit applies digital skills across all six of our Consulting solutions: Deal Services, Business Transformation, Risk and Governance, Finance Function Support, Restructuring and Forensic & Investigation Services. The team provides comprehensive analytical support including advanced data analytics, data visualisation, analytics automation and Artificial Intelligence. Working closely with consulting teams, they translate business challenges into analytical driven solutions. The CDT members possess a diverse skillset spanning data science, business analysis, and data analytics and programming enabling them to tackle complex problems with innovative, data driven solutions that enhance both our internal operations and client solutions.

You will make an impact by: As a Manager/ Associate Director in the Deal Services part of the CDT Team you will be working closely with clients, and it is therefore critical that you can establish trust and credibility quickly to build effective relationships. It goes without saying that you are a team player, have a ‘can do’ attitude and understand that the best solutions come from collaboration and exchange of ideas. You will have experience leading teams, managing others and upskilling more junior team members. You will be a problem solver, creative thinker, and self-starter, who is organised, proactive and inquisitive and you should be comfortable in managing a team and juggling multiple project deadlines.

In your role, you will be working closely with the corporate finance team to support on transactions develop data driven solutions to support them in their work. You will be responsible for managing and delivering analytics-led due diligence, vendor assist, M&A and value creation support to mid-market investors and fast-growth businesses. You will contribute to client proposals, presentations and business development and our clients will see you as a trusted advisor to work closely with them in identifying, analysing, and solving their business challenges.

What we are looking for: Are you someone who thrives on challenges, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot opportunities for businesses to drive value from their data and are passionate about data-led solutions, this role is perfect for you! We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Strong academic record: preferably with a relevant or business-focused degree (such as business, data analytics, computer science, or information systems degree)
• Chartered accountancy qualification or similar (such as ACA, ICAS, ACCA or CIMA)
• Significant experience delivering data analytics engagements within professional services, transaction advisory, consulting or corporate finance environment using tools such as Alteryx, Power Query or equivalent
• Demonstrated the ability to manage full project lifecycles from scoping and planning through to delivery and final reporting with strong project and stakeholder management skills
• Proven experience analysing financial and operational data to support transactions or investment decisions
• Able to interact effectively with internal and external resources, at all organisational levels
• Ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously

What we can offer you: We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid and Flexible working
• 27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM: At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That’s why we’re working together to ensure our firm’s principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.