Location
Central London based office location with a hybrid working model

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary package (not specified)

About the Role
Forvis Mazars' Energy, Infrastructure & Environment practice is trusted by the world's leading investors and developers to deliver a broad range of services. Within this practice, the Infrastructure Finance business unit provides modelling, model audit, valuations, training and advisory services to clients across EMEA and the Americas, from regional hubs in London, Paris, New York, Toronto, Johannesburg and Delhi.

The Associate Director will support Partners and Directors in further developing the Advisory and Valuations service lines by delivering high-quality services across a range of clients within the energy and infrastructure sector. This includes acquisitions, valuations, sales, fundraisings, bid advisory and debt raisings.

The role involves leading advisory and valuation assignments through proactive project management and providing commercial and sector-based direction to a broader team of sector specialists. Time is typically split 50:50 between advisory and valuation assignments, though this may vary based on client needs.

Key responsibilities include managing transaction documentation, researching potential buyers/sellers, leading assignments, building strong client relationships, providing tactical advice on complex transactions, and ensuring projects are managed in line with quality and risk procedures. The role also involves managing valuation engagements, including project planning, analysing valuation issues, reviewing market evidence, financial modelling, report writing, and financial management of projects.

Additional responsibilities include mentoring junior team members, developing client deliverables and processes, building market relationships, and supporting business development activities. There is potential for line management responsibilities across London, Delhi and Pune.

The role requires close collaboration with colleagues across Transaction Services, Tax and other advisory teams to provide an integrated deal advisory offering and to promote sector knowledge internally and externally.

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network committed to providing an unmatched client experience and supporting sustainability issues globally. The firm fosters a diverse, inclusive, and agile culture where individuals can take ownership of their careers and contribute to shared success.

Experience
- Several years of deal advisory and valuation experience in the energy and infrastructure sector (minimum 6 years for Manager level, 8 years for Associate Director level)
- Strong track record in M&A or financing transactions within the sector
- Proven project management skills with ability to meet demanding deadlines
- Strong financial modelling capabilities and knowledge of market-standard valuation techniques
- Experience managing junior team members (for Manager level)
- Understanding of engagement and risk processes in an accountancy firm context
- Ability to build and maintain enduring client relationships through repeat work

About you
- Highly proactive, confident team player with excellent client relationship skills
- Commercially astute with ability to interpret and present results clearly
- Self-motivated, ambitious and driven by a passion to provide excellent client service and grow the business
- Excellent written and oral presentation skills
- Strong MS Office skills, especially PowerPoint and Excel
- Fluent in English (written and verbal); fluency in a second EU language is desirable
- Ability to develop self and others, acting as a mentor and coach
- Comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple assignments simultaneously

Qualifications
- Accounting and/or broader finance qualifications such as ACA or CFA are desirable but not essential