Corporate Finance Assistant Manager

Cooper Parry; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible approach to work

Generous holiday

Enhanced parental leave

Enhanced pension

No dress code

Wellbeing programme

Volunteering opportunities

Social clubs

Job summary

Cooper Parry Corporate Finance in the East Midlands is growing and seeks an Assistant Manager to join its team. You’ll work with Entrepreneurs, Private Equity Investors and Lawyers on diverse transactions, supporting research, pitch materials and due diligence.

The role offers fast-paced development, clear progression to Manager, and exposure to high-profile deals with a collaborative, non-traditional culture that values energy, integrity and relationship-led advisory.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualifications required.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to conduct detailed financial analysis and valuations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Market & Buyer Intelligence: identify buyers/investors and prepare market research materials.
• Pitch Production: assist with pitch documents and research on valuations and targets.
• Supporting Transaction Execution: draft deal documents and ensure robust financial analysis.
• Due Diligence Coordination: manage data room setup, access, and Q&A with proactive risk escalation.
• Project Management: handle multiple projects under deadlines with professionalism.
• Business Development Contribution: support pipeline tracking and relationship management.
• Network Expansion: broaden networks for buy-side mandates and PE opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualifications

Job description

About the role...

Are you aqualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) looking for your next challenge? Do you love finding solutions toclients’problems and adding value to their business?

OurCorporate Financeteam inthe East Midlands is growing, and we’re currently seeking anAssistant Manager to join it on its journey. We are also considering Executive and Manager grade candidates.

About the team…

At Cooper Parry Corporate Finance, we’re not your typical advisory team. We’re bold, fast-moving, and deeply embedded in the sectors we serve, from healthcare and technology to business services and automotive. Our mission? To deliver transformational outcomes for ambitious entrepreneurs, management teams, and investors.

We advise business owners looking to sell, scale, or secure investment, and we do it with flair. Whether it’s a company sale, divestment, private equity investment, or a management buyout, we lead clients through the process with precision, empathy, and relentless energy.

Our team is backed by REACH, a global M&A network spanning 30+ countries, giving us access to buyers and investors others simply can’t reach. We don’t just close deals — we build relationships, unlock value, and help clients navigate the emotional and financial journey of a transaction.

We’re proud of our Deal Origination team, who fuel our pipeline with sector insights and market intelligence, and we’re known for our high success rate, strong international reach, and deep understanding of value drivers across industries.

If you’re ready to join a team that’s redefining corporate finance with personality, purpose, and performance — this is your moment.

About the day to day…

You'll be working withEntrepreneurs, Business Owners, Private Equity Investors, Lawyers and other Advisors, getting stuck into a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities, that include:

• Market & Buyer Intelligence: Prepare comprehensive research to identify buyers/ investors and market research materials to support strategic outreach and investor engagement;
• Pitch Production: Support with production of pitch documents, including collating research on valuations, recent deals and potential buyers/targets;
• Supporting Transaction Execution: Assist in drafting high-quality deal documentation, including business plans and Information Memorandums (IMs), ensuring robust financial analysis and commercial insights are integrated to enhance business positioning and streamline due diligence;
• Due Diligence Coordination: Manage end-to-end due diligence processes, including data room setup, access control, and Q&A facilitation between clients and advisors, proactively identifying and escalating key risks or challenges and feeding into effective solutions;
• Project Management: Operate effectively under pressure, managing multiple concurrent projects and meeting tight deadlines with precision and professionalism;
• Business Development Contribution: Actively contribute to business development initiatives, including pitch preparation, pipeline tracking, and relationship management;
• Project Management: Operate effectively under pressure, managing multiple concurrent projects and meeting tight deadlines with precision and professionalism; and
• Network Expansion: Expand internal and external networks, gaining exposure to buy-side mandates, management advisory roles, private equity, and target meetings.

The role will also be designed to help you grow and develop through your career journey. With access to a wide range of knowledge to help push yourself further - from Managers to Partners, the team are always on hand to support you and your development.

About you...

At Cooper Parry, we’rein it together. All we ask of our people is that theyplay all in. You’ll continuously strive tokeep learning– whether you’re a trainee or a Partner – and you’llbe brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all,be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.

In addition to those core values, as aCorporate Finance Assistant Manager you should have;

• ACA, ACCA, or similar qualifications;
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to conduct detailed financial analysis and valuations;
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage client relationships effectively; and
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

About us...

We’ve been dubbed ‘the rebels of accountancy’. We’re straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service – free from unnecessary red tape.

Check out our recent achievements:

• Best Companies’No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Companyto Work For in the UK
• BecameB CorpCertifiedin 2023 and we’re still the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Achieved 5 awards at theInspiring Workplace Awardsin 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience

What's in it for you?

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you’re given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you’ll produce amazing results.

That’s why we offer things like:

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• An enhanced pension scheme
• No dress code – just "wear something!"
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we’ll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.