Associate Director Corporate Finance

FRP Advisory; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

FRP Advisory is seeking an Associate Director in Corporate Finance to manage transaction execution, lead project management efforts, and guide junior members. The ideal candidate will have strong corporate finance experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to develop client relationships. This full-time, onsite role in Leeds offers a competitive salary and opportunities for business development.

Qualifications

• ACCA / ACA fully qualified or equivalent required.
• 3+ years experience in corporate finance environment necessary.
• Strong experience in leading transactions, including M&A.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of transactions, focusing on driving the timetable.
• Prepare and review key documents and develop pitch documents.
• Provide leadership to junior team members producing financial models.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Business networking

Education

Degree educated and/or Chartered accountant

ACCA / ACA fully qualified or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Capital IQ

Bloomberg

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About FRP

At FRP, we are a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 825 team members, including 108 partners, we specialise in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services, Financial Advisory and Restructuring Advisory. Operating from 35 offices across the UK, Isle of Man and Cyprus, we are dedicated to helping clients navigate complex and difficult situations to create, preserve, and recover value.

Our approach is known for being honest, clear, and considered. We provide strategic solutions that cater to a broad range of businesses, from multinational organisations to small enterprises. Our commitment is to deliver expert advice and support, ensuring our clients can make informed decisions and achieve their goals.

Job Description

• Job Title: Associate Director - Corporate Finance
• Job Type: Permanent – Full Time – Onsite

Role overview

The Associate Director – Corporate Finance will work with a Partner or Director to lead the execution of transactions on a day-to-day basis, focusing on driving the transaction timetable. The role involves general project management, preparing and reviewing key documents, originating and delivering potential client ideas, developing pitch documents, and providing leadership to junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with a Partner or Director, lead the execution of transactions on a day-to-day basis, focusing on driving the transaction timetable
• General project management, working alongside and assisting more senior members of the team and directing the work of more junior members, providing detailed review of juniors' work prior to Partner/Director review
• Preparing or reviewing all key documents (IM, Business plan, Heads of Terms, financial models) and having input into deal strategy and tactics with Director/Partner
• Originate and deliver potential client ideas, identifying opportunities, opening and leveraging relationships
• Lead the development of pitch documents and take a leading role in client pitches
• Develop your own business network with a view to increasing your origination capabilities over the medium term, including opportunities to present at seminars/events
• Provide leadership to junior team members producing Information Memoranda, financial models, and other transaction documentation
• Take ownership and responsibility for one or more team functions such as training, people development, quality, finances, etc
• Demonstrate strong understanding of deal rationale and provide insight on third parties to clients and partner/director accordingly
• Use experience of deals to increase breadth of deal documents input to, including funds flow, SPA, Heads of Terms, locked box papers
• Lead on take on and risk processes, ensuring compliance with regulations and FRP policies. Ensure client files are maintained appropriately and are compliant with FRP policy at Completion
• Identify potential deal opportunities and develop ideas for approaching and originating deals
• Develop your own business network with a view to increasing your origination capabilities over the medium term

Qualifications

• ACCA / ACA fully qualified or equivalent
• Strong experience in a corporate finance environment, including leading transactions
• Experience with buyside, sellside, and MBO transactions, including private equity
• Ability to identify targets and prospects for M&A activity
• Degree educated and/or Chartered accountant with at least three years’ experience
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with key financial data providers such as Capital IQ/Bloomberg

Our Values

• Straightforward: We provide clear, no-nonsense advice.
• Confident: Our guidance is backed by expertise and evidence.
• Pragmatic: We focus on practical solutions and tangible outcomes.
• Real: We are professional yet approachable, understanding the challenges our clients face.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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