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title: 'Director-   Integration & Carve Out at Unity Advisory'
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# Director-   Integration & Carve Out at Unity Advisory

- **Company:** Unity Advisory
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/unity-advisory/ffbc2296-287e-45cf-a32f-34e706dc3761

## Job description

## About Unity Advisory

Unity Advisory is a pure-play, experience-led CFO advisory firm providing integrated finance, commercial, tax and deals support. We are free from audit conflicts and AI-enabled by design, combining deep technical expertise with automation, analytics and AI built into the delivery of every engagement. We are building an alternative to traditional advisory firms, focused on clarity over complexity, outcomes over hours, and practical advice delivered at pace for CFOs making high-consequence decisions.

## 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 At Unity Advisory, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we will accommodate any suitable candidate requiring assistance to attend or conduct an interview. If you need any adjustments or support, please let us know when either scheduling your interview or in your application cover letter. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and are here to support you throughout the process.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY UNSOLICITED CVS FROM THIRD PARTIES.

## About Unity Advisory

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Unity Advisory is a professional services firm built for the Office of the CFO, combining big‑firm expertise with AI‑enabled delivery to help CFOs and leadership teams make sharper decisions and move faster.
- **Entity Type**: Private (backed by Warburg Pincus)
- **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom (with offices in Malaysia and India)
- **Founded**: 2025 (launched with Warburg Pincus backing)
- **Founders**: Marissa Thomas (CEO) and David Tapnack (Co‑founder, departed Jan 2026)

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Professional Services (Finance, Tax, Deals & Advisory)
- **Target Customers**: CFOs and leadership teams of mid‑ to upper‑mid‑market businesses, including private equity‑backed companies; B2B / enterprise
- **Mission**: “Help CFOs and leadership teams make sharper decisions, and move faster with confidence – bringing clarity, challenge, and real‑world experience when it counts.”

## Products & Services
- **Tax Services**: Covering R&D Tax, VAT & Indirect Tax, Transfer Pricing, Corporate Tax, Employment Tax, Capital Allowances, Tax Managed Services, and Tax Compliance – all delivered with AI‑driven efficiency.
- **Deals & Value Capture**: Deals Analytics, Deals Tax & Structuring, Due Diligence, Carve‑out, Integration & Synergy Delivery, Deal Readiness Assessment, and Equity Story Craft.
- **Finance & Commercial Services**: Accounting Advisory & Technical Reporting, Financial Control, Performance Acceleration & Cost Optimisation, Process Optimisation, Data & Cloud Architecture, Risk & Control Frameworks, and Organisation Design.
- **Advisory & Transformation**: Rapid Function Diagnostics, Enterprise Architecture & Technology, and CFO‑focused strategic advice.

All services are delivered via a proprietary AI workflow platform that accelerates insights while keeping human expertise central.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Backed by a long‑term investment from Warburg Pincus (amount not publicly disclosed)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Warburg Pincus (sole institutional backer); strong relationships with corporate, private equity and sovereign clients; non‑exec chair is Steve Varley (former EY UK Chair & Global Vice‑Chair Sustainability).
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount surged from ~1 to 76 employees (+4700% YoY) within the first year; presence across UK, Malaysia, and India; actively hiring for 16 open positions; monthly headcount growth of +2.1%.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Experience + Agility**: Leadership includes former Managing Partner of PwC UK and partners from EY, Deloitte, KPMG, yet operates with startup speed and flat hierarchies.
- **AI Built‑In, Not Bolted‑On**: Proprietary AI workflows and cloud‑first architecture are embedded into every offering, delivering faster, smarter outcomes without replacing human judgment.
- **No Conflicts of Interest**: Free from the traditional conflicts that can arise in large firms, allowing truly client‑first advice.
- **Senior‑Led, Lean Teams**: Work is delivered by experienced partners and senior managers, not junior staff; high autonomy and true ownership for client outcomes.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling Rapidly**: Driven by strong client demand, Unity Advisory is expanding its team and service lines while maintaining a partner‑led, high‑performance culture.
- **Continuous Innovation**: Investing in data, cloud, and AI capabilities to keep delivery ahead of traditional consulting models.
- **Geographic Reach**: Growing its UK base while leveraging nearshore talent in Malaysia and India to serve global clients.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as “Straightforward, Intentionally Commercial, Open, Experimental, and Team‑First.” The firm is designed for high performers who value impact over politics.
- **Work Style**: Flat teams with high autonomy; every employee owns delivery for client outcomes. Remote/hybrid policy not specified, but roles appear to be UK‑based with some global presence.
- **Perks & Environment**: Modern tools, strong leadership support, and the chance to shape a fast‑growing firm from an early stage. Emphasis on “the right tools, culture, capital, and leadership to enable people to do their best work.”
- **Engineering Culture**: Technical roles (Data Engineer, Solution Architect) are embedded in a firm that treats AI as a core capability, offering engineers exposure to real‑world finance transformation.

## Sources
1. [unity-advisory.com](https://unity-advisory.com/)
2. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/unity-advisory](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/unity-advisory)
3. [linkedin.com/company/unity-advisory](https://www.linkedin.com/company/unity-advisory)
4. [unity-advisory.com/careers](https://unity-advisory.com/careers)
5. [unity-advisory.com/what-we-do](https://unity-advisory.com/what-we-do)

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