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Why you'll enjoy this new opportunity?

At Deloitte, our purpose is to make an impact that matters — for our clients, our people, and society. As a Financial Due Diligence Senior Associate within our Transaction Services team, you will play a crucial role in delivering detailed financial analysis and insights that support key M&A transactions and capital market activities. This role offers you the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, work collaboratively with senior management and clients, and contribute to high-profile engagements. You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team that values professional growth and client service excellence.

What are the main activities and tasks involved?

• Work closely and communicate effectively with management and junior team members to ensure timely delivery of key engagement deliverables.
• Provide financial due diligence services through detailed financial analysis and report writing.
• Interpret and analyse financial and commercial information, delivering findings clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Review historical and forecast trading performance, cash flows, working capital, and balance sheets.
• Identify and report potential key issues, including risks or equity price impacts, to clients.
• Correlate findings from other workstreams with financial due diligence outcomes to provide integrated insights.
• Assist in preparing reports to support stock exchange listings, including reports for sponsors.
• Maintain high standards of quality and professionalism in all client deliverables.

What are the skills and qualifications required?

• Qualified accountant with ACA, CIMA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Strong academic record demonstrating analytical capability.
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong commercial and market awareness.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently in a challenging and dynamic environment.
• Effective team player with strong organisational, planning, and leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise reports.
• Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence.

Who will I be reporting to and what is their leadership style?

You will report to the Partner of Transaction Services, a seasoned leader with deep expertise in M&A and financial due diligence. Their leadership style is supportive and empowering, focused on fostering a collaborative team environment and encouraging innovation. They value integrity, client-centricity, and professional development, providing clear guidance while promoting autonomy and accountability.

Where will I be working and what is the working model?

This role is based in our Dublin or Belfast office, with a flexible hybrid working model that supports a balance between office presence and remote working to enhance productivity and wellbeing. You may also be required to work on client sites as necessary. For more information on our working arrangements, please visit our Deloitte Works webpage.

What benefits and supports are available to employees?

Deloitte offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development. This includes competitive remuneration, flexible working options, extensive learning and development programmes, health and wellness initiatives, and employee assistance programmes. For a full overview of our rewards and benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits webpage.

If you meet most of the criteria above, we encourage you to apply. Deloitte is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure that any reasonable accommodations are implemented throughout the recruitment and selection process.

What we offer

Your reward at Deloitte is competitive, purpose driven and designed to support your growth. It is more than salary. We invest in your personal and professional development, empower your work life balance and offer benefits that support you at every stage of life. These include health and wellbeing supports, pension and savings options, training and coaching and enhanced leave options.