Associate, Corporate Finance

Alvarez and Marsal; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm based in Leeds is seeking an Associate to enhance its Corporate Finance division. The role demands involvement in transaction origination and execution, financial modelling, and preparing transactional documentation. Candidates should be qualified accountants with experience in Corporate Finance or a similar field, possessing drive and fluency in English, with additional European languages preferred. Join a culture of growth, integrity, and collaboration while helping clients achieve their potential.

Qualifications

• High-energy individual with a strong desire to grow.
• Willingness to take on new challenges.
• Ability to manage financial modelling and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in transaction origination and execution.
• Manage financial modelling and transactional documentation.
• Monitor industry news and developments.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Experience in Corporate Finance

Fluent business-level English

Technology leverage

Education

Professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA)

Job description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 11,000 entrepreneurial, action- and results-oriented professionals in more than 40 countries. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

A&M Corporate Finance

A&M Corporate Finance has attracted top performers at every experience level from our competitor firms in the UK and across Europe, leading to significant expansion. Our Corporate Finance team has extensive experience delivering deals for founders, entrepreneurs, financial investors, and market-leading corporations across all industries globally.

How You Will Contribute

We are looking for Associates to join the Leeds team, driving its growth and penetration in selected industries and working with senior management clients throughout the transaction lifecycle. Key elements of the role include:

• Transaction origination and execution: Playing a key role as part of the execution team for M&A mandates, being a core part of the origination team across pitching efforts, and operating as a keen multitasker to deliver on demanding timetables. You will coordinate closely with A&M teams regionally and internationally on both origination and execution.
• Transaction management: Working with the transaction team leader to own financial modelling and pricing, providing real‑world insight to the analysis. You will assist with all transactional documentation, including transaction marketing materials, and support overall transaction process management (data room, other advisors, and coordination). You will also prepare valuation analyses such as public comparables, precedent transactions, discounted cash‑flow analysis, and LBO/IRR analysis, while monitoring industry news and developments.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (professional qualifications may include ACA, ACCA, and others).
• High-energy individual with a strong desire to grow professionally and personally, willing to take on new challenges.
• Experience in Corporate Finance, Audit, or a similar professional field at a market‑leading firm.
• Ability to leverage technology to deliver work effectively and efficiently.
• Fluent business‑level English; additional European language skills (French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Italian, Spanish) are highly desirable.

Personal Style

• Thrives in a fast‑paced, challenging, and unpredictable environment.
• Actively contributes to our culture and team values.
• Hands‑on and non‑hierarchical operator, effective in managing up and down, and relates well at all levels and cultures.
• Driven by values and integrity, straight‑talker who builds confidence and leads by example.
• Demonstrable ability to balance a high‑level view with detail and prioritise, especially under pressure.
• Autonomous, with a flat structure and self‑sufficient culture.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.

Your Journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, so we focus on an employee experience that fosters each individual's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance‑development process promotes continuous learning, rewards contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training, on‑the‑job learning opportunities, and a strong emphasis on well‑being, you can acquire new skills, advance your career, and enjoy the growth opportunities, entrepreneurial culture, and fun we share together.