Associate Director - Corporate Finance

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate finance advisory firm in the UK is seeking an Associate Director - M&A Advisory in Sheffield. This role involves leading M&A transactions, building client relationships, and driving firm growth while working in a hybrid environment. Ideal candidates will have significant mid-market M&A experience and a collaborative mindset.

Benefits

Real autonomy - no red tape

Competitive package designed around trust and output

Top-tier clients

Join during a high-growth phase

Qualifications

• Strong M&A experience in the mid-market space (£10m-£100m typical deal size).
• Background in a boutique, Big 4, or high-quality mid-tier CF team.
• Proven ability to manage deals and build trusted client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Taking the lead on M&A transactions from pitch to completion.
• Overseeing valuation, structuring, negotiation, and execution.
• Supporting and developing junior team members.

Skills

M&A experience

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Job description

Associate Director - Corporate Finance, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client:

Gleeson Recruitment Group

Location:

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Associate Director - M&A Advisory

Birmingham | Hybrid working

High-growth advisory firm | Lower/Mid-market focus | Real autonomy

Looking for more than just another deal to process? My client is an ambitious corporate finance advisory firm working with exceptional founder-led and private equity-backed businesses across the UK and internationally. They are growing fast and are hiring an Associate Director in Birmingham to play a key role in their next phase.

This isn't a box-ticking, hierarchy-heavy environment. It's a chance to genuinely lead deals, shape strategy, and work alongside high-performing colleagues who back your judgement, not second-guess it.

You'll be advising clients directly—often founders and boards—on strategic transactions, working end-to-end on deals, and helping to build something truly exciting as they scale.

What you'll be doing:

• Taking the lead on M&A transactions from pitch to completion
• Managing clients, investors, and stakeholders with confidence
• Overseeing valuation, structuring, negotiation, and execution
• Supporting and developing junior team members
• Playing a key role in new business, firm growth, and internal best practice

What they are looking for:

• Strong M&A experience in the mid-market space (£10m-£100m typical deal size)
• Background in a boutique, Big 4, or high-quality mid-tier CF team
• Proven ability to manage deals and build trusted client relationships
• Commercial instinct, clear thinking, and a collaborative mindset
• Ambition to grow in a firm where your voice is heard and your impact is felt

What you'll get:

• Real autonomy - no red tape, no layers of approval
• Top-tier clients - founder-led businesses, PE funds, scale-ups
• Momentum - join during a high-growth phase with plenty of opportunity
• Hybrid working and a competitive package - designed around trust and output

They are not just building a business—they are building a team of trusted advisors, dealmakers, and long-term partners to the clients they serve.

If you're ready for your next big step and want to do great work without the corporate drag, I would love to hear from you.

Apply via LinkedIn or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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