Project Accountant

DerbyPaying up to £70,000 DOE

Are you a finance professional with a passion for mergers & acquisitions? Do you thrive in high-level strategic projects and enjoy working closely with C-suite leaders? If so, this is a career-defining opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the growth trajectory of a highly successful firm.

The Role:

• Working directly with c suite leaders
• Lead financial due diligence, valuation analysis, and integration for acquisitions.
• Shape the role, bring your expertise, and be a key player in business critical projects.
• A rare chance to build a strategic finance function and elevate your career.

The Person:

• Conduct financial analysis and due diligence for acquisition targets identified by the CEO.
• Review potential M&A opportunities and assess their financial viability.
• Lead on valuation modelling, risk assessment, and fact-finding with sellers.
• Work closely with finance and operational teams to ensure seamless post-acquisition integration.
• Provide financial reporting outside of traditional MA, delivering insights that drive decision-making.
• Act as the key finance contact for newly acquired teams, supporting a smooth transition.

Essential experience & skills:

• ACA / ACCA qualified with strong financial analysis experience.
• Prior experience in M&A, corporate finance, or professional services.
• Proven ability to interrogate financial data, assess risk, and present findings confidently.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Ability to build credibility and influence senior stakeholders.

This is a rare opportunity to be at the heart of a firm's ambitious growth journey. If you're excited by the prospect of leading M&A initiatives, shaping a role to make it your own, and working closely with a high-performing leadership team, we'd love to hear from you.