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We are a growing, ambitious accountancy practice seeking to appoint a Corporate Finance Senior Manager to lead and develop our corporate finance offering.
This is a high-impact role in a lean business, working directly with the partners to:
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Build a scalable corporate finance function
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Deliver high-quality advisory work across the full deal lifecycle
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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 equity and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
1. Deal Execution & Technical Delivery
Lead and manage corporate finance engagements across:
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Business disposals (trade sales, exit planning)
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Acquisitions and buy-side advisory
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Management buyouts (MBOs) and Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs)
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Financial due diligence (vendor and buy-side)
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Business valuations and strategic option reviews
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Debt and equity fundraising
Work will typically involve:
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Financial modelling and valuation analysis
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Preparation of Information Memoranda and reports
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Managing data rooms and due diligence processes
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Liaising with clients, banks, lawyers, and other stakeholders
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Identifying key risks, value drivers, and deal adjustments
2. Client Management
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Act as day-to-day lead adviser on transactions
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Build strong relationships with owner-managed businesses
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Translate technical analysis into clear commercial advice
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Manage client expectations, timelines, and deliverables
3. Business Development & Growth
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Drive origination of new corporate finance work from:
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Existing client base
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Professional introducers (banks, lawyers, IFAs)
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Lead proposals, pitches, and networking activity
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Identify cross-selling opportunities with accounts, tax, and audit teams
4. Team Leadership & Development
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Manage and mentor junior staff (analysts/managers)
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Review work outputs and maintain quality standards
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Provide technical coaching on:
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Deal structuring
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Financial analysis
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Report writing
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Support recruitment as the team grows
5. Strategic Contribution
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Work with partners to:
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Define the corporate finance strategy
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Develop service propositions and pricing
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Improve processes and delivery frameworks
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Contribute to wider firm growth and positioning
Person Specification
Essential Experience
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Proven experience in corporate finance or transaction services
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Strong track record across M&A / advisory engagements
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Experience managing multiple projects and delivering to deadlines
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Demonstrable client-facing and stakeholder management experience
Technical Skills
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Advanced financial modelling and valuation capability
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Strong understanding of:
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Deal structures
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Financial due diligence
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Working capital / net debt analysis
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High-quality report writing and commercial insight
Qualifications
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ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) – essential
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Additional corporate finance qualifications advantageous
Personal Attributes
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Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build something
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Strong commercial awareness and client focus
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Confident communicator with gravitas at senior level
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Highly organised with strong attention to detail
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Ambitious and motivated by long-term equity participation
What Makes This Role Different
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Direct partner exposure – no siloed mid-tier structure
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Full deal cycle involvement – from origination to completion
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Real influence on strategy and growth
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Clear equity pathway (not just “potential”)
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Opportunity to build a corporate finance brand within a growing firm
Remuneration & Incentives
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Base salary: £70,000
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Significant performance bonus linked to:
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Personal billings
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Deal success
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Origination
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Long-term equity participation for high performers
