Transaction Services (FDD) Director (potentially Partner)

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Transaction Services (FDD) Director (potentially Partner)

Company

Sharp Consultancy

Job description

Leaders Insight – with Steve Hammell, Experienced CFO, Industrials & Technology markets​The latest instalment of our “Leaders Insight” series is with Steve Hammell, experienced CFO in Industrials & Technology markets. In an insightful interview conducted by Michael Ball, Partner at The CFO Partnership, Steve shares his journey, the strategic initiatives he’s spearheading, and his vision for the future of finance.Steve Hammell brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to his role at Pressure Technologies. With a career spanning over two decades in various financial leadership positions, Steve has navigated through numerous economic cycles and industry shifts. His expertise in mergers and acquisitions, financial strategy, risk management, and operational efficiency has been instrumental in driving the company’s growth and resilience. Join us as we delve into Steve’s experiences, explore the evolving responsibilities of a CFO, and uncover what defines successful financial leadership in today’s environment.What are both the best and the most challenging aspects of being the CFO of a fast paced, listed business?Best aspects; Supportive shareholders with capital to inject into the business, including the ability to provide innovative financing instruments (e.g. convertibles, quasi debt-equity instruments) High quality Boards with NEDs who bring in-depth experience and a steady hand. The public profile helps to attract and recruit high quality candidates and offer incentive structures not available in private companies. Challenging aspects; Everything plays out in the public domain, so the interplay of strategic projects and business performance need to be carefully handled. Short-term share price movements can become a barometer of success rather than progress against strategic objectives and long-term improvements to the business. Regulatory burdens are heavy and the costs of being listed can be prohibitive for any plc with revenue×Job details Posted 23 October 2024 Salary £100,000 – £125,000 – Car/cash allowance, pension, private medical, Life Insurance, Bonus LocationLeeds Job type Discipline ReferenceLS40453ConsultantExecutive DirectorFeaturedTransaction Services (FDD) Director (potentially Partner)Job descriptionDirector role (though a partner appointment will be seriously considered) with an international firm of accountants regarded as one of the best deal advisory practices in the UK. On-going success growing the financial due diligence practice have created a key opening for a further director (or partner) appointment.Supporting the partners the role encompasses the provision of financial due diligence to major privately owned and private equity backed businesses. This covers the whole range of corporate finance transactions from MBO’s to mergers, acquisitions and disposals. You will be part of the leadership team with responsibility for managing, coaching and developing the team, leading transactions and contributing to revenue generation for the Leeds office. A qualified accountant is required, most likely ACA, CA or ACCA (ICAEW or ICAS) with extensive client facing due diligence experience. A sound commercial understanding beyond the financials is required and a demonstrable track record of board level interaction and influence is essential. Those wishing to progress beyond director to partner will need to demonstrate the ability to win new clients and deal pitches.The role would certainly suit someone from a Big 4 or Top 10 firm but those outside of the Top 10, perhaps with a quality mid-market boutique advisory practice would be very much encouraged to apply. The business would also consider individuals who may have recently departed the profession for industry but feel in the current environment, with clear progression opportunities available, their careers would be better served returning to the profession.The role forms part of a great team who have developed an excellent working environment and perform at a very high level. With superb offices few transaction services roles offer so much variety, flexible working, opportunity and quality of assignments.Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years’ experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.Sharp Consultancy Options. Please select all options that apply.Sign up for job alertsIf you are a human, ignore this field Create alertYou agree to ourShare this jobSimilar JobsBradfordPermanent£42,000 – £45,000 + Study support if required/Fully flexible working/ 25 + 8 days annual leave (with the option to buy or sell and extra 5)/ Home working 2 days per week/Various staff socials across the year/A modern and inclusive working environment

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Bradford

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Thu, 24 Oct 2024 22:44:15 GMT

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