Corporate Finance Analyst

Dains; Park Central; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days leave

Professional subscriptions

Dains Academy access

Volunteering days

Job summary

Dains is looking for a Corporate Finance Analyst in Birmingham to support deal execution, including financial analysis, market research, and the preparation of information memorandums and management presentations. You will work with senior colleagues through the transaction lifecycle, gaining exposure to M&A, due diligence and strategic advisory.

The role offers a structured training programme toward Chartered Accountant status (AAT/ACCA), hybrid working, 25 days leave, professional

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in audit or accounts within an accountancy practice.
• Must have begun studying AAT or ACCA alongside gaining hands on experience.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade 6 or higher.
• 112 UCAS points or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transaction lifecycle activities and deal execution.
• Conduct financial analysis and market research to support client engagements.
• Prepare financial models and valuations for advisory projects.
• Support due diligence workstreams and information memorandums.
• Assist in creating management presentations for clients.

Skills

Financial analysis

Market research

Financial modeling

Valuations

Due diligence

Education

AAT/ACCA qualification

Job description

Corporate Finance Analyst

Department: Corporate Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Birmingham

Description

Are you currently working in an accountancy practice and gaining solid experience in accounts or audit?

If you're curious about the world of deals, valuations, and strategic advisory, this is your opportunity to pivot into corporate finance and accelerate your career with the Dains Group.

If you’ve got experience in accounts and have the motivation to support your clients, this role may be for you!

Our Corporate Finance Team

Our Corporate Finance team is recognised for delivering high impact, award winning advisory services across the Midlands and beyond to a wide range of clients. With a strong track record of successful transactions, the team specialises in M&A, management buy outs, due diligence, and strategic planning.

Our growing presence in the market means we can offer a dynamic environment where junior talent can thrive and make a real difference. As Corporate Finance Analyst you will support the delivery of a wide range of corporate finance assignments, working closely with senior colleagues to assist clients throughout the transaction lifecycle. You will play a key part in conducting financial analysis and market research, preparing financial models and valuations, supporting due diligence projects, assisting with the preparation of information memorandums and management presentations.

What You'll Get:

• A structured training programme leading to Chartered Accountant status. (AAT/ACCA)
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
• Smart, flexible and hybrid working options.
• Paid professional subscriptions.
• Regular personal/professional development reviews.
• Paid volunteering days
• Regular social events and a supportive, people-focused culture.
• Enrolment into the Dains Academy and access to the Dains Learning platform.

Entry Requirements

• You must have a minimum of a years experience working in audit or accounts within an accountancy practice.
• You must have began studying your AAT or ACCA qualification alongside gaining hands on experience.
• Minimum Grade 6 in Maths and English at GCSE level or equivalent.
• A minimum of 112 UCAS points or equivalent (Excluding General Studies).
• Eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship.