Corporate Finance Assistant Manager

ACCA Careers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Birmingham seeks a Project Manager for their corporate finance advisory team. This role involves managing client engagements, supervising junior staff, and contributing to project methodologies. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with strong experience in client interaction and project management, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of sell-side and/or buy-side corporate finance advisory activities.
• Previous staff supervision or management experience.
• For those involved in plc activities, developing knowledge of relevant regulatory regimes.

Responsibilities

• Project manage client engagements, monitor progress against budget.
• Prepare and review reports using Word and PowerPoint.
• Scope and review financial models using Excel.

Skills

Project Management

Client Engagement

Corporate Finance Advisory

Team Leadership

Knowledge Sharing

Business Development

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Relevant work experience in corporate finance

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

Job description

This role has arisen due to internal promotions and continued expansion of the team. This is a great opportunity for someone with prior deal knowledge to move into a large firm and continue with their career progression.

Client Details

An award winning deals team based in Birmingham city centre. They have a track record across multiple industries, including: technology, professional services, automotive and healthcare.

Description

• Project manage client engagements, which includes determining the project scope and resource requirements, monitoring progress against budget and established timeframe, review of work completed by junior team members and resolving all project issues prior to Partner and Director review.
• Scope, prepare and review reports, information memoranda and documents using Word and PowerPoint
• Scope and review financial models using Excel
• Contribute to the management of the project team on a day-to-day basis.
• Assist the Partners, Directors and Assistant Directors in the development of existing and new service stream methodologies.
• Promote knowledge sharing within the team and facilitating research and development within the chosen stream.
• Ensure client feedback is captured, addressed and effectively communicated to the project manager/director.
• Build sustainable relationships with clients, and take responsibility for delivering answers to clients in most cases.
• Identify and recognise new project and business opportunities, and inform the project directors or partners, as appropriate.
• Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in marketing events and keeping abreast of the wide range of services the firm offers.

Profile

• A good working knowledge of sell-side and/or buy-side corporate finance advisory activities
• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience.
• Previous staff supervision or management experience.
• Good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word and Excel.
• For those involved in plc activities, a developing knowledge of relevant regulatory regimes.

Job Offer

A competitive salary up to £53,000 plus additional benefits to be discussed at application stage.