Associate Director - Corporate Finance

JR United Kingdom; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth corporate finance advisory firm is seeking an Associate Director - M&A Advisory. This role entails leading transactions and advising clients, primarily founder-led and private equity-backed businesses. The position offers real autonomy, a supportive culture, and the opportunity to work with high-caliber clients during a high-growth phase, all within a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Real autonomy – no red tape

Top-tier clients

Supportive culture

High-growth phase with opportunity

Competitive package

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage deals and build trusted client relationships.
• Background in a boutique, Big 4, or high-quality mid-tier CF team.
• Ambition to grow in a firm where your voice is heard and your impact is felt.

Responsibilities

• Leading M&A transactions from pitch to completion.
• Managing clients, investors, and stakeholders confidently.
• Overseeing valuation, structuring, negotiation, and execution.

Skills

M&A experience

Client relationship management

Commercial instinct

Collaboration

Job description

Associate Director - Corporate Finance, Telford

Client:

Gleeson Recruitment Group

Location:

Telford, 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 judgment, 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:

• Leading M&A transactions from pitch to completion
• Managing clients, investors, and stakeholders confidently
• Overseeing valuation, structuring, negotiation, and execution
• Supporting and developing junior team members
• Playing a key role in new business, firm growth, and internal best practices

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
• Supportive culture—high-performance, no egos
• 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 contact me for a confidential conversation.

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR, United Kingdom