About Unity Advisory



Unity Advisory is a modern advisory business built for today's CFO, with connected solutions across finance, deals and tax. Focussed on client outcomes, seasoned experts lead every engagement, in an operating model powered by AI and free from audit conflict.




The Role



We are seeking entrepreneurial, client-centric, and hungry Directors to join our Deals practice. This role will be instrumental in developing our AI-enabled propositions on Post Merger Integration (inc. Synergy Development), Carve-out support, and broader Value Creation engagements.



You'll bring a strong track record of client leadership and subject matter expertise from a Big 4 or top-tier advisory environment. You'll have experience advising Private Equity and/or Corporate clients at the C-Suite level. 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 the most forward-thinking Deals practice in the market.




Responsibilities

• You will originate and develop client and engagement opportunities through focused business development, as well as leading on pitches, thought leadership, and events.

• You will co-develop, along with the wider team, the future operating model for deals, leading the thinking on the AI toolkit required to innovate new propositions and client services.

• Lead and deliver high-impact client engagements across PMI, Carve-out, and Value Creation for both PE & Corporate clients.

• 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.

• Be a key part of a fast-growing disrupter in the professional services market.

What you'll bring:

• 10+ years' experience in a Deals / Value Creation role, with extensive and end-to-end experience in PMI & Carve-out (buy and sell side).

• Deep subject matter expertise including, but not limited to: Integration Blueprinting & Planning, Day 1 Readiness, Synergy Development, TSA Assessment & Management, Due Diligence, Equity Story, Target Operating Model, and IMO / Separation PMO.

• Significant senior leadership exposure, with a proven history of coaching and guiding teams.

• Proven track record of originating and delivering large, complex transactions.

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

• Strong influence and interpersonal skills, with the ability to challenge and partner with senior stakeholders.

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

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

What you'll get from us:

• The ability to develop your own market, propositions, and toolkit - with a clear runway to a Partner role.

• A dynamic culture where you will be supported and encouraged through client work and business development.

• An innovative AI toolkit, producing higher quality work products and enabling you to spend time on the more interesting aspects of your role.

Additional Information



We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments or support when applying or arranging your interview.



We do not accept unsolicited CVs from third-party agencies.