Valuations Director
Sheffield
Hybrid & Flexible Working
Competitive, based on experience
A leading professional services and advisory firm in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Valuations Director to support the continued growth of its specialist valuations and financial advisory team. This is a senior leadership opportunity offering exposure to complex valuation work across financial reporting, audit support and advisory, with scope to shape and develop the valuations offering in South Yorkshire and beyond.
This role would suit an established Valuations Director or a Senior Manager ready to step up into a Director-level position.
The Role
As Valuations Director, you will play a key role in delivering and leading a wide range of valuation assignments, supporting audit, financial reporting and advisory teams, and developing long-term client relationships.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and delivering company valuations across audit support, financial reporting and advisory contexts
Managing financial reporting valuation work, including:
Purchase price allocations (PPAs)
Share-based payment valuations
Financial instruments such as convertible loan notes
Acting as a senior adviser on complex valuation matters, applying robust technical judgement and commercial insight
Supporting and developing forensic and contentious valuation work, including dispute-related engagements where required
Working closely with audit, corporate finance and tax teams to provide integrated client solutions
Managing client relationships at senior level, acting as a trusted adviser to boards, finance directors and investors
Reviewing valuation models and reports to ensure technical accuracy, quality and consistency
Contributing to the growth of the valuations practice through business development, proposals and client pitches
Mentoring and developing Managers and junior team members within the valuations team
Staying up to date with relevant valuation standards, accounting standards and market developments
Candidate Profile
Strong experience in company valuations, gained within a professional services or advisory environment
Proven background in financial reporting valuations, ideally including PPAs, share-based payments and financial instruments
A forensic mindset and/or interest in contentious, dispute or expert witness-style work
The credibility to operate at Director or Senior Manager level, influencing clients and internal stakeholders
A collaborative, hands-on approach to leadership and team development
Strong commercial awareness and excellent professional judgement
Experience in technical accounting is advantageous but not essential
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
What’s on Offer
Hybrid and flexible working
Leadership role within a growing valuations and advisory team
Exposure to high-quality, complex valuation work
Opportunity to help shape and grow the valuations offering in Sheffield and the wider region
Competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package
Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Easily commutable from Rotherham, Chesterfield, Barnsley, Doncaster and surrounding areas
Next Steps
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391