Corporate Finance M&A Manager/Associate Director/Director

Corporate Finance Opportunities - Manager to Director

Birmingham | Boutique | Entrepreneurial | High-Growth

Are you a driven corporate finance professional looking to accelerate your career in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial advisory environment?

A dynamic boutique corporate finance house based in Birmingham is expanding its senior team and is seeking exceptional talent at Manager, Associate Director and Director levels. With a strong deal pipeline, a collaborative culture, and genuine opportunities to shape the future of the firm, this is an ideal move for someone who wants more impact, autonomy and progression than a traditional corporate environment offers. Why Join?

Entrepreneurial culture where you can influence strategy, win work, and help build the practice

Rapid growth, creating real opportunities for progression up to Partner

Exposure to a broad mix of deals including sell-side M&A, buy-side mandates, bolt-ons, debt advisory and growth capital

A respected senior team with deep sector expertise and an established network

A chance to build your own profile, originate your own relationships, and take true ownership of client delivery

Roles AvailableManager Ideal for someone ready to step up from analyst/assistant manager level with increasing autonomy. Responsibilities include:

Supporting deal execution end-to-end

Running financial analysis, valuation work, and drafting IMs

Taking ownership of key workstreams

Managing and developing junior team members

Contributing to client preparation and relationship support

Associate Director A senior delivery and client-facing role with growing responsibility for origination. Responsibilities include:

Leading transactions and managing multi-disciplinary deal teams

Running client relationships day-to-day

Driving pitch materials, proposals and deal pipeline development

Coaching and developing team members

Supporting firm-wide strategy and business development initiatives

Director A leadership role for an experienced dealmaker looking to shape and grow a practice. Responsibilities include:

Leading origination and maintaining a strong personal network

Winning mandates and driving the firm's growth strategy

Overseeing multiple transactions simultaneously

Providing strategic guidance to clients and managing board-level relationships

Developing, mentoring and growing the team

Playing a central role in the boutiques leadership, with a clear route to Partner

What We're Looking For (All Levels)

Strong corporate finance experience, M&A, Corporate Development, debt advisory Accelerated M&A or similar

A track record of high-quality deal execution

Excellent financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills

Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with clients

A proactive, commercial, and entrepreneurial mindset

Professional qualifications such as ACA/ACCA/CFA are beneficial but not essential

What's on Offer?

Competitive salaries and performance-based bonuses

Excellent benefits

Clear and personalised progression pathways

Opportunities to originate and build your own client base

A collaborative, entrepreneurial team where your contribution truly matters

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