Guitcom - Assistant Manager - Strategic Finance & Research

Role Overview: We are seeking an Assistant Manager with a strong foundation in Financial Due Diligence (FDD) or Transaction Services to support a combination of FP&A, deal advisory, and financial research engagements. This is a hands-on analytical role that requires strong financial statement skills, commercial understanding, and the ability to work across a range of assignments. The role offers varied exposure to fast-paced, international engagements within a niche consulting firm. Candidates will be expected to: - Undertake financial analysis, modelling, research, and transaction support across a range of FP&A, deal advisory, and strategic finance engagements. - Produce high-quality deliverables, communicate complex findings clearly and confidently, and maintain a rigorous approach to accuracy, detail, and independent thinking. Skills & Aptitude: - Strong financial statement analysis skills. - Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities. - Strong analytical ability and commercial judgement. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to synthesise large volumes of information into clear and actionable insights. - High attention to detail and commitment to quality. - Ability to guide and lead a team of analysts. Experience: - 4 - 7 years of experience in Financial Due Diligence, Transaction Services, Deal Advisory, Corporate Finance, FP&A, Equity Research, or related fields. - Experience working on M&A transactions, business reviews, or transaction support assignments would be valuable. - Exposure to international clients, global businesses, or cross-border engagements would be advantageous. - Experience preparing detailed analytical reports and presenting findings to senior stakeholders. Candidates with a background in Transaction Services, FDD, Deal Advisory, Corporate Finance, or similar backgrounds who are looking for broad-based learning beyond transaction execution into broader strategic finance, business analysis, and research-oriented work. Candidates should be comfortable working across multiple domains and willing to develop expertise beyond their primary area of specialisation.