Transaction Services - Value Creation Manager at SW Group

City of London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Transaction Services, M&A, Value Creation, Post-Merger Integration, Operational Due Diligence, Technology Due Diligence, Business Development, Client Management, Project Management, Team Leadership, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CRM Tools, Industry Expertise, Cross-Selling

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations. Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary. Job Description What will you be doing? We are seeking a Manager to join our new Value Creation team within Advisory Transaction Services. This is an exciting and key developmental role which is at the forefront of growth for M&A services within S&W. The team provides a range of services from pre-deal operational and technology due diligence and value creation reviews, through to post-deal integration/ separation programmes and value realisation activities, working alongside other S&W colleagues and teams. The purpose of the role is to provide our Private Equity and Corporate clients with excellent service across all stages of the deal continuum, and support development of new M&A opportunities in this space. As Manager, your responsibilities will include among others Clients Help deliver value creation engagements across all stages of the deal continuum – from operational/ technology due diligence through to post-merger integration/ separation programmes. This would include all areas of the deal project lifecycle: Support project/ programme management and deliver client reporting on engagements Day to day contact for the client during the assignment Ensuring the completion of client risk management procedures Drafting and agreeing scopes of work, budgets and fee negotiations with clients Supporting delivery of the operational/ technology/ value creation reviews, managing team and their work, including of SME specialists for other lines of service Reviewing / drafting and supporting the presentation of report and other client deliverables. Support team leadership on the development of new client business opportunities, including new projects and wider initiatives such as introduction of AI tools into client engagements. Team Oversight of work of more junior team members, reviewing and supporting client output delivery. Motivation and development of junior staff – “On the job” training on a one-to-one basis. Business Development Preparing pitch documents, and driving the development and execution of business development initiatives, such as use of CRM tools and databases Developing expertise in niche industry sectors Developing relationships with other S&W teams Cross-selling/ service development with other lines of service Working alongside colleagues from other S&W teams and develop and expand internal relationships Qualifications To be successful in this role, you should Proven experience in Transaction Services/ M&A Value Creation/ Post-Merger Integration/ Separation gained within a professional services or boutique practice, consultancy or corporate organisation. Experience of operational/ technology due diligence or value creation, including a history of providing these in a range of sectors Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills and understanding of business and modelling applications (Power BI etc) Experience of business development activities, including building and developing relationships, drafting and presenting proposals. Degree level educated in Business, Finance or Technology. A relevant professional qualification, (for example MBA, Chartered Accountant or Corporate Finance Diploma or equivalent) is desirable. Additional Information As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include Competitive salary Private medical insurance Life assurance Pension contribution Hybrid working model (role dependent) Generous holiday package Option to purchase additional holiday Shared parental leave Fully funded training towards professional qualifications Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Eye care support We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.

Responsibilities

As a Manager, you will help deliver value creation engagements across all stages of the deal continuum, supporting project management and client reporting. You will also oversee junior team members and drive business development initiatives.