Transaction Manager / Financial Due Diligence Specialist - Buy Side Must experience Required: 5 years of FDD project delivery (more is welcomed) Salary & Package £80,000 to £100,000 basic salary, plus up to £40,000 bonus plus a strong overall package reflective of experience and impact. Location London based, or easily commutable to Central London. Position Type Full-time, permanent position. To lead the end-to-end delivery of buy-side Financial Due Diligence (FDD) engagements for the firm’s acquirer clients, ensuring consistently high-quality, decision-useful outputs. The role owns day-to-day execution, client management, team leadership on engagements, and continuous improvement of buy-side FDD delivery standards, tools and methodology. This is a role requiring a high degree of independence, strong technical judgement, confident client-facing delivery, and the ability to manage full project cycles with minimal oversight. About the Company This is a well-established, specialist advisory firm operating at the premium end of the mid-market. The business works exclusively with acquirers in the IT, technology and telecoms space, delivering buy-side Financial Due Diligence that supports decision-making. With a strong reputation, repeat clients and a collaborative culture, the firm is entering a sustained period of growth and investment in its FDD capability. Why Join Them This Financial Due Diligence role offers genuine ownership and influence. You will lead engagements end to end, work directly with sophisticated acquirers, and shape how buy-side FDD is delivered going forward. The environment is calm, professional and high trust, with an emphasis on quality, judgement and clear thinking rather than volume or bureaucracy. If you enjoy being close to deals and respected for your technical and commercial input, this is a standout opportunity. About the Role As a Transaction Manager - Financial Due Diligence specialist, you will take full responsibility for the delivery of buy-side FDD engagements, from initial scoping through to final reporting. This is a hands-on, client-facing position requiring confidence, independence and strong commercial judgement. Key elements of the Buy-Side Financial Due Diligence role include: * Leading buy-side FDD projects end to end, owning scope, planning, timelines and delivery quality * Producing clear, decision-useful analysis focused on value, risk and deal implications * Assessing earnings sustainability, working capital, cash conversion, debt-like items and run-rate adjustments * Translating complex financial analysis into commercially relevant insight for acquirers * Managing day-to-day client relationships and running workstream calls with confidence * Maintaining high standards of data integrity, documentation and analytical defensibility * Coaching and overseeing junior team members to ensure quality, clarity and pace * Improving templates, workplans and tooling to enhance consistency and efficiency * Supporting buy-side opportunity scoping and helping protect margin through effective delivery * Contributing to the firm’s reputation as a trusted advisor to repeat acquirers This Transaction Manager – Buy-Side Financial Due Diligence position suits someone who enjoys autonomy, responsibility and being judged on the quality of their thinking rather than process. Experience Required * 5 or more years of buy-side Financial Due Diligence delivery experience * Strong technical grounding with the ability to apply judgement, not just methodology * Confident client-facing presence and experience managing live transactions * London based or easily commutable Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more information