Corporate Finance Manager

We are a growing, ambitious accountancy practice seeking to appoint a Corporate Finance Manager to develop our corporate finance offering.

This is a high-impact role in a lean business, working directly with the partners to:

Build a scalable corporate finance function

Deliver high-quality advisory work across the full deal lifecycle

Drive fee growth and originate new opportunities

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s future, with a clear route to leadership.

Key Responsibilities

1. Deal Execution & Technical Delivery

Manage corporate finance engagements across

Business disposals (trade sales, exit planning)

Acquisitions and buy-side advisory

Management buyouts (MBOs) and Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs)

Financial due diligence (vendor and buy-side)

Business valuations and strategic option reviews

Debt and equity fundraising

Work will typically involve

Financial modelling and valuation analysis

Preparation of Information Memoranda and reports

Managing data rooms and due diligence processes

Liaising with clients, banks, lawyers, and other stakeholders

Identifying key risks, value drivers, and deal adjustments

2. Client Management

Act as day-to-day lead adviser on transactions

Build strong relationships with owner-managed businesses

Translate technical analysis into clear commercial advice

Manage client expectations, timelines, and deliverables

3. Business Development & Growth

Drive origination of new corporate finance work from

Existing client base

Professional introducers (banks, lawyers, IFAs)

Lead proposals, pitches, and networking activity

Identify cross-selling opportunities with accounts, tax, and audit teams

4. Team Leadership & Development

Manage and mentor junior staff (analysts/managers)

Review work outputs and maintain quality standards

Provide technical coaching on

Deal structuring

Financial analysis

Report writing

Support recruitment as the team grows

5. Strategic Contribution

Work with partners to

Define the corporate finance strategy

Develop service propositions and pricing

Improve processes and delivery frameworks

Contribute to wider firm growth and positioning

Person Specification

Essential Experience

Proven experience in corporate finance or transaction services

Strong track record across M&A / advisory engagements

Experience managing multiple projects and delivering to deadlines

Demonstrable client-facing and stakeholder management experience

Technical Skills

Advanced financial modelling and valuation capability

Strong understanding of

Deal structures

Financial due diligence

Working capital / net debt analysis

High-quality report writing and commercial insight

Qualifications

ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) – essential

Additional corporate finance qualifications advantageous

Personal Attributes

Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build something

Strong commercial awareness and client focus

Confident communicator with gravitas at senior level

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Ambitious and motivated by long-term equity participation

What Makes This Role Different

Direct partner exposure – no siloed mid-tier structure

Full deal cycle involvement – from origination to completion

Real influence on strategy and growth

Opportunity to build a corporate finance brand within a growing firm

Remuneration & Incentives

Base salary: £60,000

Significant performance bonus linked to

Personal billings

Deal success

Origination