Transaction Services Manager

At Sedulo we are building a world class team to deliver our mission to make positive change in the communities we work in. We do this by:

• Working with our clients to transform their business and personal finances
• Connecting and contributing to the business community in the cities we are located in
• Working with charities by volunteering, fundraising and influencing change both now and in the future through the Sedulo Foundation
• Being a great place to work and develop your career

At Sedulo we embrace a holistic and innovative culture with diversity and integrity at the heart. We are working to build an open and inclusive environment which supports the needs of all our team members. We are looking for people to join the team who want to deliver beyond expectation and get results. Whether this be through embracing feedback, creating fulfilling relationships with colleagues and clients, being genuinely interested in their work, or by simply being the best version of themselves. You can make an impact at Sedulo, not only through delivering amazing work, but also through participating in the charity campaigns we run throughout the year. Alongside all of this, our events team ensure we also have a lot of fun – with countless wellbeing activities and events being hosted at all our offices every week!

We understand that to be a world class organisation, we must embrace uniqueness and choose courage over comfort. Everything we strive to be is grounded in our core values: Personable, Integrity, Holistic, Innovative and Deliver Beyond Expectation.

About the Role

We are seeking a Manager in our Transaction Services team to support the growth phase of an exciting new business line for Sedulo. We are seeking an individual that can play a major part in making Sedulo Transaction services the provider of choice for UK Private Equity houses and SMEs. The Manager will be a critical team member to help execute client engagements. S/he will report into the Transaction Services Director and will be responsible for all aspects of producing analysis, report writing and liaising with target management and the client on financial due diligence assignments.

The successful candidate will:

• Join a growing team with strong leadership, bright, energetic people with a truly entrepreneurial spirit.
• Have the opportunity to work across the entire deal life cycle in a hands-on role, including buy-side, refinancing, and sell-side financial due diligence work (VA and VDD);
• Benefit from the ability to work with the co-mingled Corporate Finance team on certain Lead M&A mandates;
• Benefit from more diverse and exciting career opportunities;
• Deliver high profile projects on behalf of the highest profile private equity houses and corporate clients in the UK and beyond.

Role Objectives

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Lead the end-to-end fieldwork on multiple buy-side, refinancing, and sell-side (Vendor Assistance and Vendor Due Diligence) engagements, including leading scoping meetings, conducting the higher risk areas of financial analysis, and preparing due diligence reports;
• Network with relevant intermediaries including law firms, investment banks, strategy houses and the finance and investment community in general;
• Fully engage with the Sedulo Corporate Finance team on potential investment for the private equity and SME community. Ensure collaborative working between Corporate Finance and Transaction Services is the norm;
• Represent the firm regionally across London, Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds to increase awareness of the Transaction Services offering and leveraging both internal and local external networks effectively;
• Training and development of the wider Transaction Services team, including coaching and mentoring of junior staff;
• Keep up to date with technical market developments and accounting standards as they apply to Transaction Services / financial due diligence;
• Assist the National Head of Transaction Services in a) building a CRM database of key private equity and SME clients b) develop a weighted pipeline tool, c) develop an efficient way of monitoring revenue, billing, and expenditure of all Transaction Services engagements;
• Actively engage in Sedulo social event, business events and the Sedulo Foundation activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Experience in Transaction Services (financial due diligence) at a Big 4 / Top 10 firm is essential;
• A strong academic record and relevant professional qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent);
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP;
• Excellent report writing and analytical skills;
• In-depth knowledge of Excel and manipulation/analysis of diverse data sets including ability to build financial models;
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of market drivers and competitive landscape;
• Strong financial acumen and ability to identify financial red flags through analyses of complex financial data;
• Self-confident and ability to deal directly with investment bankers, lenders, and PE investors;
• Self-starter and inquisitive;
• Team player;
• Strong relationship and team management skills;
• Strong communication skills both written and spoken;
• Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks effectively.