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Eight Advisory is a global advisory firm assisting C-Level Management and shareholders in strategic situations (transactions, restructuring, transformation). We have 14 offices across the UK, Europe and the US as well as affiliates in 20+ countries through the Eight International network. We are looking for exceptional candidates to join our Transformation team based in London at Senior Consultant / Manager Level.
The Transformation team focuses on creating value throughout the transaction lifecycle across business functions (e.g. finance, technology, supply chain, HR). Our work includes pre-deal operational and IT due diligence, post-deal carve-out, integration as well as value creation services such as finance, HR and technology transformation and private equity portfolio performance improvement.
Opportunity
This role presents an opportunity to fast-track growth in an M&A working alongside a senior team who have decades of experience delivering professional services. You will work in a challenging environment where teamwork is essential. Sharing the firm's values is essential, particularly the entrepreneurial spirit that has been cultivated since Eight Advisory was founded.
Eight Advisory will reasonably facilitate and sponsor UK work authorisation for successful candidates.
Key responsibilities
Deliver value-add analysis and ability to link technology analysis to financial statements, and understand the implications of findings to client or transaction strategy
Advise clients on technology aspects of integrations, carve-outs, and synergy assessment - including Day 1 planning, target operating model design, IT landscape assessment, TSA definition
Advise clients in defining their technology investment roadmaps and value creation plans
Support team members with drafting report slides and integration of data analysis into reports
Experience and/or enthusiasm for driving practice development initiatives
In-order to be successful, candidates will be expected to have at least one of the following
Professional service / consulting experience within technology, IT or digital, "internal consulting" roles will also be considered (4 years or more for Senior Consultant, 5 years or more for Manager)
Understanding or line management experience within the technology function of a corporate, or as part of a digital transformation programme
Some exposure to M&A transactions e.g. through participation in due diligence and/or carve-out or post-merger integration
Skills and attributes required for success
A specialisation in one or more areas within technology such as ERP, Business applications, digital strategy, AI/ML, Cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, Network, etc.
Ability to build effective working relationships with senior clients, including the ability to build trust with senior client executives
Problem-solving, self-starting mindset with the ability to deal with ambiguity
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills alongside demonstrated teamworkProficient in MS Office (especially MS Excel and PowerPoint)
Desirable attributes
Experience with advanced analytical platforms and tools
Business proficiency in other European languages (French, Spanish, Italian, German in particular)
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