Corporate Finance Assistant Manager / Manager

Grant Thornton UK LLP; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Cardiff is seeking an Assistant Manager or Manager in Corporate Finance. You will support transaction execution, analyze data, and contribute to company valuations. Ideal candidates are professionally qualified or have M&A experience, with strong financial and communication skills. The role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for career development and impactful work.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for secondments

Charity work and community impact support

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified or with relevant M&A experience.
• Experience in UK professional services or advisory firms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support transaction execution across multiple projects.
• Work through the full client project lifecycle.
• Assist in analyzing financial and commercial data.
• Contribute to company valuations using various methodologies.
• Collaborate with sector teams to develop industry-specific expertise.
• Drive your own development with support from your manager.

Skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Understanding of financial statement analysis

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational abilities

Ability to collaborate effectively

Education

Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, ICAS, CA, CIPFA, CFA)

Relevant M&A experience

Job description

A highly successful team, Corporate Finance Advisory, completed 258 deals with a total deal value of £15.4bn in 2024 and was named the Number 1 M&A Advisor in the UK by Pitchbook. We comprise approximately 135 advisors throughout the UK, combining strong regional presence and sector expertise with our international network and additional routes to market, such as Debt Advisory and Public Company Advisory.

We work with mid-market companies on growth and exit strategies, building trusted relationships with our clients and helping them identify appropriate transactions for growth, whether through private equity, debt funding, or public markets.

For this role, you will support deal teams in preparing and executing business sales and acquisitions, employing your financial and negotiation skills to facilitate deal completion. You will be part of a collaborative team that values success and strives to make a positive impact on the economy and communities.

Role Overview

As an Assistant Manager or Manager in our Corporate Finance team, you will:

• Support transaction execution across multiple projects, impacting clients and our firm.
• Work through the full client project lifecycle, from sourcing to completion, alongside peers and senior leaders.
• Assist in analyzing financial and commercial data, drafting memoranda and marketing materials, and preparing client presentations.
• Contribute to company valuations using various methodologies.
• Collaborate with sector teams to develop industry-specific expertise.
• Drive your own development with support from your manager.

Qualifications and Skills

Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, ICAS, CA, CIPFA, CFA) or with relevant M&A experience. Skills include:

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Understanding of financial statement analysis and modeling
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic environment
• Experience in UK professional services or advisory firms is preferred

Our Culture and Benefits

We foster an inclusive, respectful environment valuing diversity and individual contributions. We support flexible working arrangements to help balance work and life. Our culture emphasizes integrity, quality, and community impact, offering opportunities for secondments, charity work, and supporting entrepreneurs globally.

Join us to make a meaningful impact, develop your career, and contribute to a purpose-driven organization committed to doing the right thing.