Director Financial Due Diligence

About Unity Advisory

Unity Advisory is a pure-play, experience-led CFO advisory firm providing integrated finance, commercial, tax and deals support. We are free from audit conflicts and AI-enabled by design, combining deep technical expertise with automation, analytics and AI embedded into the delivery of every engagement. We are building an alternative to traditional advisory firms, focused on clarity over complexity, outcomes over hours, and practical advice delivered at pace for CFOs making high-consequence decisions.

The Role

We are seeking an entrepreneurial and commercially astute Director to lead our growing Financial Due Diligence and Value Creation practice. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving client relationships, originating and executing engagements, and scaling a differentiated FDD platform powered by AI.

You'll bring a strong track record in FDD leadership from a Big 4 or top-tier advisory environment, with proven experience advising Private Equity and corporate clients on complex transactions — owning engagements end-to-end, getting into the numbers, and making sure clients get clear, well-supported findings on time. As a Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Unity Advisory's market presence, mentoring senior talent, and developing innovative, outcome-driven solutions for clients. This is a hybrid leadership role based in our Mayfair office, offering the opportunity to build and lead one of the most forward-thinking FDD practices in the market.

What You'll Do

• Originate, lead, and deliver high-impact buy-side and sell-side due diligence engagements.

• Partner with Private Equity and corporate clients to provide board-level insights on deal value, risks, and opportunities.

• Engage directly with target company management on complex or high-profile engagements, and build lasting relationships with clients, investors, and other deal advisors.

• Drive post-deal value creation strategies, including operational improvements, working capital optimisation, and performance acceleration.

• Oversee the quality of diligence deliverables across the practice, ensuring findings are accurate, clear, and ready for client presentation.

• Leverage AI, automation, and data analytics to create innovative client solutions.

• Lead business development, pitches, and thought leadership to grow Unity Advisory's FDD market share.

• Build and nurture a high-performing team, coaching Senior Managers and Managers to become future leaders.

• Collaborate with the wider Unity Advisory leadership team to evolve firm strategy and service offerings.

• Represent Unity Advisory in the market, building a trusted advisor profile with clients, investors, and partners.

What You Bring

• Minimum 10+ years' experience in Financial Due Diligence or Transaction Services, with senior leadership exposure from a Big 4 or top-tier advisory firm.

• Proven track record of originating and delivering large, complex transactions from scoping through to final findings.

• Extensive experience with Private Equity clients and portfolio company situations.

• Strong financial and commercial skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead high-performing teams.

• Entrepreneurial mindset and appetite to help build a challenger firm from the ground up.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) highly preferred.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to cross-border or international transactions.

• Experience with data and analytics tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, or Databricks.

• Sector experience in areas like TMT, Consumer, Healthcare, Business Services and Industrials.

Additional Information

At Unity Advisory, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we will accommodate any suitable candidate requiring assistance to attend or conduct an interview. If you need any adjustments or support, please let us know when either scheduling your interview or in your application cover letter. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and are here to support you throughout the process.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY UNSOLICITED CVs FROM THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES.