Associate Director Corporate Finance

New Town Hanover; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial group in Scotland is looking for an Associate Director to enhance its corporate finance and private capital initiatives. This pivotal role involves supporting M&A activities, conducting market research, and developing investment recommendations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in corporate finance, a proven track record in investment analysis, and superior financial modelling skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with senior leaders in a values-driven environment during a phase of significant growth and change.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years’ experience in corporate finance, private equity, venture capital or institutional investing.
• Strong track record in investment analysis across multiple sectors.
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation capability.

Responsibilities

• Support group-level corporate finance activity and M&A projects.
• Conduct research and analysis for investment theses.
• Build financial models and prepare high-quality investment papers.

Skills

Investment analysis

Financial modelling

Transaction execution

Strategic judgement

Relationship building

Job description

An established, privately owned group is seeking an Associate Director to join its corporate finance and private capital function at a pivotal point in its evolution.

The organisation operates across media, digital platforms, technology and private capital, with a growing focus on long‑term, sustainable investments.

They are seeking a highly capable Associate Director to support group‑level corporate finance activity, including research and analysis to support strategic projects, M&A activity and monitor existing private capital investments, acting as a strategic connector across the broader group.

Working closely with senior leadership across operating businesses, investment activity and long‑term strategy and governance.

Corporate finance and strategy

• Supporting inorganic growth strategies, including acquisitions, partnerships and minority or majority investments
• Conducting research and analysis to develop robust investment theses informed by macro trends, regulation and sector convergence
• Supporting strategic projects linked to M&A, investments and innovation initiatives across the group
• Translating complex commercial opportunities into clear, board‑ready recommendations
• Building financial models, valuations and scenario analyses to support senior decision‑making
• Preparing high‑quality business cases and investment papers for internal approval and governance

Private capital support

• Supporting governance and performance oversight across the private investment portfolio
• Monitoring financial and strategic KPIs and reporting to the investment committee
• Identifying opportunities for synergy and cross‑fertilisation across portfolio companies and group businesses
• Building trusted relationships with portfolio company leadership

About you

• 5–8+ years’ experience in corporate finance, private equity, venture capital or institutional investing
• A strong track record in investment analysis across multiple sectors; exposure to clean tech, energy, agri‑tech or sustainability‑focused businesses would be advantageous
• Experience of commercial due diligence, deal structuring and transaction execution
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation capability, with a willingness to be hands‑on in a lean team
• Strong strategic and commercial judgement, with the ability to connect macro trends to practical opportunities
• Credibility and confidence engaging senior internal stakeholders, including board‑level audiences
• The maturity and resilience to operate effectively within a long‑term, privately owned environment

Why this role?

This is a rare opportunity to operate at group level within a values‑led environment. You will have genuine exposure to strategic direction, working closely with senior leaders at a time of meaningful change and ambition.

All applications will be responded to and managed by New Town Hanover.

Location

Oban, Scotland, United Kingdom