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Deloittes highly successful M&A business supports corporates, private equity and financial investors across the full M&A lifecycle, helping clients identify and realise sustainable value at every stage of a transaction from diligence through to deal-driven business transformation.

As part of the M&A Operations team, the Business Operations Manager will support the commercial, operational and people priorities of M&A as one of Deloittes most successful businesses. This is a broad role with the opportunity to contribute to business performance, support operational improvements and help deliver key business initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across M&A, Finance, HR and Technology to support delivery of the business plan and the continued growth of the business.

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Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.

What brings us all together at Deloitte? Its how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.

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This role is dynamic and closely aligned to M&As priorities, which continue to evolve in response to market conditions and the wider business environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the delivery of M&As strategic priorities through analysis, reporting and coordination
• Supporting financial performance through annual budgeting, forecasting, reporting and commercial analysis
• Contributing to initiatives that improve pricing discipline, delivery effectiveness and operational performance through data, analytical tools, AI-enabled solutions and offshore delivery capabilities
• Managing governance processes, operational reporting, systems and management information that support the effective running of the business
• Providing insight into the evolving shape of the business through headcount analysis and workforce reporting to support decision-making
• Supporting workforce planning, recruitment, promotions, talent and employee engagement activities in partnership with HR and business leaders
• Coordinating and supporting business improvement initiatives, including the adoption of new business systems, AI-enabled ways of working and operational change programmes
• Building strong working relationships across key enabling functions, including Finance, HR, Technology and other business services teams, to support delivery against business priorities

Connect to your skills and professional experience

The M&A Business Operations Manager will combine strong analytical capability, commercial awareness and operational excellence with the ability to build effective working relationships across a complex stakeholder environment.

Essential

• Experience in financial planning and analysis within a large and / or complex organisation
• Experience supporting business management and operational activities, ideally within a professional services environment
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to manage, manipulate and analyse large and / or complex datasets efficiently
• Strong PowerPoint and Word capability, with the ability to communicate insights clearly and effectively
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying improvements and delivering outcomes

Desirable

• Experience using data visualisation and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Experience supporting business transformation, systems implementation and / or change management programmes
• Exposure to AI-enabled tools, operational improvement initiatives or alternative delivery models

Personal attributes

• Commercially minded, with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights
• Able to understand strategic priorities and translate them into effective operational delivery
• Collaborative and relationship-focused, with the ability to build effective networks across functions
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with a willingness to take ownership of workstreams and deliver outcomes
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and evolving business priorities

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In an ever-evolving world, there are no certainties in business. Our teams help clients to navigate risks, process major transactions and deliver transformational change that will future-proof their business. Join us to make a positive difference. 

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

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Our hybrid working policy

Youll be based in our London or Manchester office with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. Thats why well support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, youll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. Youll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: its why were here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So were nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure well take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because its only when youre comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so well make sure it never stops growing. Whether its from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, youll learn every day. Through world-class development, youll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, youll learn how to lead.

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A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and youll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. Youll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And youll never stop growing, whatever your level.

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers

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