Corporate Development Manager

Coyne & Associates; Bath; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic group in the South West seeks a Corporate Development Manager to join their in-house M&A and strategy team. This role is ideal for ACA-qualified professionals looking to transition from advisory to a hands-on commercial role, driving deals and shaping long-term growth strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in Transaction Services, Lead Advisory, or Corporate Finance.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the end-to-end M&A process: valuation, due diligence, financial modelling.
• Working directly with CFO and Head of Strategy on acquisition strategy.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Analytical Skills

Commercial Mindset

Education

ACA-qualified

Top 6 Firm Training

Job description

As a qualified ACA with experience in Transaction Services/Corporate Finance, you will be looking for your first or next in-house role. If you’re looking for the following, read on and apply!

• Ownership Over Outcomes
• Broader Commercial Exposure
• Better Work-Life Balance
• Career Progression
• Desire for Stability
• More Strategic Involvement

A dynamic, acquisitive group in the South West is looking to hire a Corporate Development Manager to join their high-performing in-house M&A and strategy team.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Top 6 ACA-qualified professional (or equivalent) with a background in Transaction Services or Corporate Finance to move into a hands-on commercial role — driving deals from origination through to integration and shaping the group’s long-term growth strategy.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the end-to-end M&A process: valuation, due diligence, financial modelling, and board presentations
• Working directly with the CFO and Head of Strategy on acquisition strategy, target identification and deal execution
• Developing investment cases and scenario modelling to support strategic decision-making
• Liaising with advisors, legal teams, and stakeholders across the business to ensure smooth transaction delivery
• Playing a key role in post-deal integration and value creation

What we’re looking for:

• ACA-qualified (or equivalent), ideally trained in a Top 6 firm
• Experience in Transaction Services, Lead Advisory, or Corporate Finance
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• A commercial mindset with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Appetite to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

This is a rare move for someone looking to transition from advisory into a value-adding, long-term role in industry — offering direct exposure to the executive team, genuine influence, and deal flow.