Associate Director

Gmp Worldwide; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

GMP Worldwide in the Bristol region is seeking an experienced Corporate Finance professional to join as Associate Director. You will lead transactions across a varied portfolio, act as senior day-to-day contact for shareholders and management teams, and manage due diligence and marketing materials alongside Directors and Partners.

Office hybrid with 2–3 days in the office per week; you will build relationships across the regional business community, guide junior team members, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Senior Corporate Finance professional with leadership experience
• Proven ability to manage and close transactions
• Strong client relationship and advisory skills

Responsibilities

• Lead Corporate Finance transactions from engagement to completion.
• Work across M&A, disposals, acquisitions, MBOs/MBIs and strategic advisory assignments.
• Act as senior day-to-day contact for shareholders and management teams.
• Manage information gathering, financial analysis, marketing materials and due diligence.
• Negotiate and manage transactions with clients and advisers.
• Develop junior team members and build regional relationships.

Skills

Senior leadership

Relationship management

Commercial acumen

Deal execution

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

We are working exclusively with a highly regarded and growing advisory firm to appoint an Associate Director within its Corporate Finance team, covering the Bristol market.

This is a senior appointment within an established, ambitious team and would suit an experienced Corporate Finance professional who enjoys being close to transactions, clients and the wider regional business community.

The role is predominantly focused on deal execution and management, rather than being a heavily sales-led position. While there will naturally be an expectation to develop relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the team, the priority is bringing someone in who can confidently lead transactions and provide high-quality advice to clients.

The Role

As Associate Director, you will take a leading role across a varied portfolio of transactions, working closely with Directors and Partners and taking significant ownership throughout the deal lifecycle.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing Corporate Finance transactions from initial engagement through to completion.
• Working across M&A, disposals, acquisitions, MBOs/MBIs and wider strategic advisory assignments.
• Acting as a senior day-to-day contact for shareholders, management teams and other key stakeholders.
• Managing transaction processes, including information gathering, financial analysis, preparation of marketing materials and coordination of due diligence.
• Negotiating and commercially managing transactions alongside clients and their wider professional advisers.
• Managing and developing junior members of the Corporate Finance team.
• Building strong relationships across the regional professional community, including accountants, lawyers, funders and investors.
• Supporting Directors and Partners with business development while progressively developing your own network and market presence.

About You

We are keen to speak with established Corporate Finance professionals operating at Senior Manager or Associate Director level, as well as individuals ready to make the step into an Associate Director position.

You are likely to be ACA, ACCA or similarly qualified, with demonstrable experience of managing and executing transactions within an accountancy practice, boutique advisory firm or wider deals environment.

Importantly, this is not a hard-sales position. The successful individual will be commercially minded and comfortable developing relationships, but you are not expected to arrive with a substantial personal book of business. The immediate emphasis will be on delivering transactions exceptionally well, developing trusted client relationships and building your profile over time.

The Opportunity

The firm has a strong existing presence and an ambitious growth strategy, providing genuine scope for the successful individual to develop towards Director and ultimately Partner level.

The position offers a salary of £80,000 – £85,000, alongside a broader benefits package.

The business operates a hybrid model, with an expectation of spending approximately 2–3 days per week in the office, alongside home working and time spent with clients and professional contacts across Cheltenham, Gloucester, Bristol, Cardiff and the surrounding region.