Financial Due Diligence Director - London-£Competitive Six Figure Base + Bonus + Partner Track Appointment

Our clients’ advisory team delivers results that drive real value across strategy, operations, improvements, and major transactions. With in‑depth sector expertise and a solid grasp of market trends, they help clients spot risks early, seize opportunities, and execute with confidence. You’ll get to work on some of the most exciting deals in the Life Sciences and Health space, teaming up with experts in corporate finance, data analytics, regulatory advice, and sector‑specific consulting.

As a Director within the Transaction Services team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and expanding the practice. You will lead complex diligence engagements for corporate buyers, strategic acquirers, private equity investors and vendors, with a particular focus on Life Sciences and Health, covering pharmaceuticals, biotech, med‑tech, digital health, healthcare services and related subsectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver end‑to‑end financial due diligence engagements, providing clear, commercially grounded insights that support investment decisions, valuations and deal structuring.
• Develop sector‑specific diligence frameworks tailored to Life Sciences and Health, including revenue recognition models, R&D capitalisation, regulatory impacts, clinical pipeline considerations, and reimbursement dynamics.
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships with C‑suite leaders, founders, investors and deal teams.
• Drive business development, identifying new opportunities, shaping proposals, leading pitches and expanding the firm’s presence in the Life Sciences and Health transaction market.
• Oversee project teams, ensuring high‑quality output, efficient workflow management and strong coaching for Managers, Assistant Managers and Associates.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional specialists, including valuation, tax, regulatory, operational due diligence and data analytics teams, to deliver integrated transaction support.
• Provide thought leadership, contributing to sector insights, market commentary, client briefings and internal knowledge development.
• Support capital markets engagements, including reporting accountant work where required, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Champion continuous improvement, adopting new technologies, data‑driven methodologies and innovative approaches to enhance delivery and client experience.

You’ll be someone with:

• ACA/ACCA/CPA qualification
• Significant experience within a transaction services environment.
• A proven track record of winning work and building long‑term client relationships.
• Strong leadership and team‑management experience.
• Excellent technical skills across MS Office; familiarity with data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI) is advantageous.
• Deep interest or experience in Life Sciences and Health transactions (highly desirable).
• For capital markets work, a thorough understanding of relevant legislation and reporting requirements.

Looking forward

As a global advisory firm, our client is committed to helping innovative businesses thrive. Their continued investment in people, technology and sector expertise ensures they remain at the forefront of the Life Sciences and Health transaction market. Join them and help shape the future of an industry that impacts millions of lives.

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Categories: FAS & Valuations

Roles: Director

Locations: London