What You'll Do
* Critically assess and enhance clients' exit readiness by challenging the equity story, data landscape, KPIs, and business plan reporting to maximise exit value for clients preparing for a sale or IPO.
* Bring a critical eye and a commercial mind to both buy-side and sell-side diligence projects. Rapidly assess and present drivers of value to support or critically test the deal hypothesis using leading analytics. Enhancing the impact of diligence processes.
* Use commercial analytics to identify and unlock profitability improvements (e.g., customer/product profitability, SKU rationalisation, pricing strategy, site/network optimisation).
* Apply advanced analytics, including forecasting, scenario modelling, and predictive modelling to support better financial and commercial decision‑making.
* Develop and automate clear, impactful board and management reporting solutions, including dashboards and reports that provide business unit‑level insights with market context.
* Champion the use of AI and data‑driven techniques in all projects, leveraging tools such as large language models (LLMs) and other analytics platforms.
* Work closely within cross‑functional teams and engage directly with Unity Advisory Partners, coordinating project workstreams in a highly collaborative environment.
* Translate complex data findings into clear, compelling recommendations for senior stakeholders, frequently presenting insights and reports to C‑level clients.
Qualifications
* ACA, CIMA, or equivalent accounting/finance certification.
* Proven experience in a consulting role (ideally Big Four or boutique), with a track record of delivering measurable client impact.
* Hands‑on experience in deals, transactions or M&A (e.g., transaction services, due diligence, private equity portfolio support).
* Exceptional data management and analytical capability, including working with large datasets, financial models, and BI/analytics tooling.
* Keen interest or exposure to artificial intelligence and large language models, with the willingness to learn and apply new AI/LLM‑based techniques in client work.
Nice to Have
* Proficiency with analytics tools such as SQL and/or Python.
* Experience with data management/visualisation platforms (e.g., Power BI, Databricks, Alteryx, or similar).
* Experienced in Excel modelling (e.g., building three‑statement financial forecasts).
* Experience supporting private equity value creation initiatives (e.g., performance improvement, KPI redesign, operating model analytics).
Working at Unity Advisory
We offer a truly hybrid and flexible working environment and the opportunity to be at the forefront of AI‑driven advisory services. You'll be part of a highly collaborative, flat‑structured culture, empowered to contribute to the way we scale our business and support our clients.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast‑growing firm and accelerate your career in professional services.
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