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# Associate Director - Performance Improvement

- **Company:** RSM UK Group LLP.
- **Location:** Birmingham, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Operational Systems
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gbb94963dfb64e63cb56c6f17c25ef925f/eaa

## About the Role

The role well-suited for candidates with experience in Corporate Finance, M&A advisory, or Restructuring. It may also appeal to professionals with consulting experience looking to develop expertise across Debt Advisory projects.
Essential
Experience leading and delivering high quality project work within tight deadlines
Demonstrable commercial business acumen - able to understand and assess performance drivers.
Excellent report writing / drafting and communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to influence management
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical skills
Excellent attention to detail
ACA qualified
Desirable
A background in either M&A / transactions or Restructuring or similar.
Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving abilities
Financial analysis capabilities

## Description

RSM Corporate Finance is currently seeking dynamic and motivated Assistant Director or Manager to work in the Performance Improvement team.
This role would suit candidates within Corporate Finance or related disciplines who are seeking a fresh challenge and an opportunity to broaden their expertise within consulting. Candidates with strong, relevant skill sets will also be considered.
RSM's Performance Improvement team specialises in helping companies improve profitability, working capital, and cash flow.
Typically clients are underperforming versus best competitors and the assistance involves diagnostic analysis (commercial, operational and financial), planning and implementation. Situations are diverse from Turnaround through to Transaction support.
The team is part of the wider Special Situations Group providing performance improvement, M&A, debt advisory and wind down assistance to clients. There will be opportunity to work in other areas of Special Situations depending upon deal flow.
You'll make an impact by:
Leading projects with clients and support junior team members
Coordinating and assist business development, marketing and targeting
Analysing operational structure, commercial positioning and financial performance to develop cost reduction and profit improvement plans
Map key processes and develop process improvements to deliver working capital benefits
Carrying out operational carve out analysis to support the standalone sale of a business unit from a larger corporate
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!


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