Private Equity

Interim Financial Consultant (Vendor Due Diligence)

Tim Sarnowski
Tim Sarnowski
Principal Consultant
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Posted on 1 October 2024
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Interim
Dorset, UK
Private Equity
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Opportunity description

Job Title:
Interim Financial Consultant (Vendor Due Diligence)

Finance Director - Vendor Due Diligence (PE)

Role Overview:

Stanton House is recruiting a Interim Financial Consultant (CFO Support) to lead the vendor due diligence process for the sale of a private equity portfolio business, for a 6 month period initially. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, transaction advisory, and private equity, with a focus on executing due diligence projects in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. This role involves providing comprehensive financial insights to support the seller, ensuring a smooth transaction process.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Due Diligence Leadership: Lead the vendor due diligence process, ensuring a thorough assessment of the portfolio company’s financial health, operational performance, and risk factors.
  • Financial Analysis: Conduct detailed financial analysis, including historical financial performance, profitability trends, working capital requirements, cash flow analysis, and financial forecasts.
  • Data Collection & Management: Coordinate the collection of relevant financial data and documentation from the portfolio company, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
  • Valuation Support: Assist in the preparation of valuation models and provide inputs for determining the appropriate sale price based on financial data and market conditions.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact between the private equity firm, portfolio company, and external advisors, ensuring clear and effective communication throughout the due diligence process.
  • Report Preparation: Prepare comprehensive vendor due diligence reports, summarizing key financial findings, risks, and opportunities for potential buyers.
  • Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure all due diligence activities comply with relevant regulatory standards and industry best practices.

 

To be successful in this role you must be a qualified accountant (ACA/ ACCA and CIMA) and in addition to this:

 

  • You must have demonstrable experience of running a Vendor Due Diligence process previously.
  • You must have a proficiency in financial modeling, exceptional analytical skills, valuation techniques, and financial statement analysis. Strong Excel and financial software skills.
  • You must have a deep understanding of private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and vendor due diligence processes.
  • You must have a proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines.
  • You must have the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

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