Corporate Finance Advisor

Anson McCade; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate finance consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Corporate Finance Advisor (Associate Director) to lead high-impact transactions. This role requires excellent analytical skills, client management, and leadership abilities. The ideal candidate has ACA qualifications, strong communication skills, and experience in delivering advisory projects. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and an extensive benefits package.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Variable 15% Bonus

Extensive Benefits Package

Health and wellbeing programs

Pension options

Qualifications

• Strong academic background, ideally with ACA qualification or equivalent.
• Track record managing and delivering transaction or advisory projects at a senior level.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple large, complex workstreams.
• Build and sustain strong client relationships at board and management level.
• Develop tailored financial solutions and strategic advice.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Education

ACA qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

£90,000 - 110,000 GBP
Hybrid WORKING
Location: Manchester, North West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Role: Corporate Finance Advisor (Associate Director)
Salary: £90,000 - £110,000
Additional Package: £5,500 Car Allowance, Variable 15% Bonus, Extensive Benefits Package
Location: Manchester / Hybrid (Flexible Working Options)

Are you a Corporate Finance Advisor ready to elevate your career and lead high-impact transactions across complex and dynamic markets? This Associate Director role puts you at the forefront of corporate finance advisory, working alongside top-tier clients on multi-disciplinary and high-value engagements that shape industries.

You'll join a fast-growing, ambitious team with a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. If you thrive in an environment where your commercial insight and leadership can deliver real value, this is a fantastic opportunity to progress rapidly while enhancing your expertise across diverse sectors.

Role Overview

As an Associate Director Corporate Finance Advisor, you will take on a pivotal leadership role driving advisory projects from end-to-end. Your mix of commercial acumen, client management, and technical advisory skills will help you build trusted relationships and influence at senior levels. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing multiple large, complex workstreams concurrently across corporate finance engagements.
• Building and sustaining strong client relationships at board and management level, acting as a trusted adviser.
• Developing tailored financial solutions and strategic advice to support clients through the transaction cycle.
• Leading business development initiatives, including pitching, proposal creation, and relationship cultivation.
• Managing risk and ensuring compliance with firm standards across projects.
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing team members to foster skills transfer and capability growth.
• Delivering high-quality service while managing competing priorities effectively in fast-changing environments.

Skills & Expertise

To excel as a Corporate Finance Advisor Associate Director, you should bring:

• A strong academic and numerate background, ideally with ACA qualification or equivalent.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Track record of managing and delivering transaction or advisory projects at a senior level.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing multi-disciplinary teams and building client relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word for data analysis and client presentations.

You will benefit from working in a collaborative environment with access to diverse client portfolios including Private Equity, Financial Services, Corporates, and Capital Markets. Our flexible working policies support work-life balance, and our extensive benefits package offers rewards beyond salary including pension options, health and wellbeing programs, staff discounts, and more.

If you're passionate about delivering outstanding advisory services and driven to develop your career within a supportive, innovative culture, this role offers exceptional growth and impact opportunities.