CDT Transactions Manager/Associate Director

We are searching for a Corporate Finance Analytics professional.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

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 organizational 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 prioritize 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 specialized 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 visualization, 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, 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:

• Working closely with clients as a Manager/Associate Director in the Deal Services part of the CDT team, establishing trust and credibility quickly to build effective relationships.
• Being a team player with a 'can do' attitude, understanding that the best solutions come from collaboration and exchange of ideas. You will have experience leading teams, managing others, and upskilling junior team members.
• Being a problem solver, creative thinker, and self-starter, organized, proactive, inquisitive, and comfortable managing a team and multiple project deadlines.
• Supporting the corporate finance team on transactions by developing data-driven solutions, managing and delivering analytics-led due diligence, vendor assistance, M&A, and value creation support for mid-market investors and fast-growth businesses.
• Contributing to client proposals, presentations, and business development, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor in identifying, analyzing, and solving business challenges.

What we are looking for:

If you thrive on challenges, love learning, and enjoy connecting with people, and if you can spot opportunities to drive value from data with passion for data-led solutions, this role is perfect for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Our ideal candidate will have:

• A strong academic record, preferably with a relevant or business-focused degree (e.g., business, data analytics, computer science, information systems).
• A chartered accountancy qualification or similar (e.g., ACA, ICAS, ACCA, CIMA).
• Significant experience delivering data analytics engagements within professional services, transaction advisory, consulting, or corporate finance environments using tools such as Alteryx, Power Query, or equivalents.
• Proven ability to manage full project lifecycles from scoping to delivery and reporting, with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Experience analyzing financial and operational data to support transactions or investment decisions.
• Effective interaction with internal and external resources at all organizational levels.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

What we can offer you:

We recognize our people are our most valuable assets. Our flexible reward and benefits package includes:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• 27 days holiday (with options to purchase additional days).
• Wellbeing benefits, including financial tools, electric car scheme, and virtual GP access.
• Access to over 300 on-demand courses developed by our Talent Development team.

Position: Experienced hire, Permanent

Location: London

Department: Consulting

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Working here

At RSM, every individual's unique insights and passions contribute to our collective strength. We are committed to helping middle-market organizations thrive through our global network spanning over 120 countries, delivering impactful services and solutions.

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