Special Situations Manager

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As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

Consulting brings together multiple teams across Transactions, Risk & Consulting, ABA, and Outsourcing to provide client-centric solutions for RSM's current and future clients within the middle market. Our Consulting team has a major role to play in driving forward the growth of the firm with over 1,700 people delivering almost £200m revenue.

At the heart of Consulting are the six solutions we offer our clients: business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. Our solutions create an enhanced tailored approach to support our clients in achieving their strategic goals and empower our people to make an impact and develop their own unique career path.

RSM Corporate Finance is currently seeking dynamic and motivated Manager to work in Special Situations M&A. RSM's Special Situations Group is a partner-led team that integrates expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and restructuring to deliver tailored solutions for businesses navigating significant change or financial distress. Supporting both sell-side and buy-side stakeholders, the team works with corporates, lenders, and other financial stakeholders across the UK and globally, providing dynamic transaction support to achieve optimal outcomes.

You'll make an impact by:

• Assisting in preparing high-quality marketing materials, including IMs and teasers, to support Special Situation transactions
• Analysing operational performance and profitability to develop actionable reports and recommendations for underperforming businesses
• Working closely with senior personnel and other stakeholders, ensure effective communication throughout engagements
• Project managing the delivery of engagements and reports to a high standard
• Assisting in the preparation of pitch documents and materials

What we are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here's what we're looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Proven ability to lead and deliver smaller M&A transactions, including managing day-to-day workstreams, coordinating stakeholders, and driving projects to completion.
• Experience negotiating SPAs, working-capital mechanisms, and key commercial terms, with confidence engaging directly with clients, counterparties, and advisors.
• Background in Transactions, M&A, Financial Due Diligence, or Restructuring at Manager level (or equivalent), with hands-on deal exposure.
• Strong analytical capability, able to review financial and operational data for completeness, accuracy, and commercial relevance.
• Robust financial analysis skills, including understanding of financial statements, KPIs, normalised earnings, and working-capital trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to produce clear, concise reports and present findings to senior stakeholders.
• Commercially minded problem-solver, able to identify key value drivers, risks, and opportunities within a transaction.

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That's why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid working 3 days in the office
• 27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.

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Diversity and Inclusion at RSM
At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.