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Ceros

Associate Director, SPA Advisory

Ceros

. Take responsibility and ownership of client relationships at board level .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeReading • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing client relationships at board level, with a strong technical understanding of completion mechanisms and financial aspects of SPAs. Proven ability to lead teams, develop solutions to complex issues, and drive business development initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Professional Qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA, CIPFA)Transaction Advisory Experience (3-5 Years)Completion Mechanisms ExpertiseBusiness Development ExperienceStrong Report Writing and Communication Skills

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Hard Skills
Financial AnalysisCompletion MechanismsNet Debt AdjustmentsWorking Capital AdjustmentsSPA NegotiationTechnical Issue ResolutionClient Deliverable PreparationEngagement Letter DraftingFee EstimationTransaction Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipCoachingClient Relationship ManagementPresentation SkillsNegotiation Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
ACAICASCAACCACIPFA
Industry Keywords
Transaction ServicesCorporate FinanceSPA AdvisoryBusiness DevelopmentClient Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Take responsibility and ownership of client relationships at board level
  • Consult with firm specialists on complex risk management
  • Oversee and manage letters of engagement internally and with clients
  • Develop solutions to complex technical issues
  • Interpret and analyse complex information, identify business issues and apply technical knowledge
  • Oversee preparation of client deliverables, including financial analysis
  • Lead on completion mechanism matters, including net debt, working capital and price adjustment calculations
  • Review final drafts of output
  • Manage all aspects of transactions and junior team members’ technical work
  • Set fee estimates and oversee engagement letter drafting
  • Present conclusions and recommendations to clients and discuss implications and action points
  • Proactively seek business development opportunities and identify cross-selling opportunities
  • Review and participate in negotiations on financial aspects of SPAs, including warranties, indemnities and disclosure letters
  • Lead, motivate and coach managers through induction, feedback and performance reviews
  • Prepare fee estimates and budgets and manage client expectations about changes and overruns

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA)
  • Post-qualification transaction advisory experience, ideally 3-5 years, gained within a transaction services, corporate finance or SPA advisory environment
  • Confidence managing a portfolio of SPA advisory engagements
  • Experience in transactions/deals, including advising on financial aspects of SPAs
  • Strong technical understanding of completion mechanisms, including locked box and completion accounts structures, net debt and working capital adjustments
  • Experience reviewing and negotiating the financial aspects of SPAs, including warranties and indemnities
  • Business development experience, including converting sales opportunities and building long-term client relationships
  • Experience managing and developing junior team members across multiple, concurrent engagements
  • Strong report writing and communication skills, with ability to present complex financial analysis clearly to clients and stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary and reward package
  • Tailored development programmes and access to coaching
  • Flexible bank holidays
  • Pension
  • Life assurance
  • Private medical
  • Additional holiday purchasing
  • Health benefits
  • Shopping discounts
  • Gym memberships
  • Financial advice
  • Flexible working options