Corporate Finance Assistant Manager / Manager

GRANT THORNTON; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial advisory firm is seeking an Assistant Manager or Manager to join their Corporate Finance team in Cardiff or Bristol. You will support deal teams in executing transactions, assist in financial analysis, and work collaboratively within a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification in finance and a passion for client relationship management. Opportunities for development and a balanced work-life culture are emphasized in this role.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Support for personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Corporate Finance or M&A.
• Ability to analyse financial and commercial data.
• Experience in client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Support deal teams across tasks for market preparation.
• Contribute to multiple projects and transaction execution.
• Prepare marketing materials and client presentations.

Skills

Competent knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong ambition with proven collaboration capabilities

Excellent organisational skills

Education

Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, ICAS, CA or equivalent)

Tools

Financial modelling tools

Job description

Alternatively, Grant Thornton

At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.

With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

Job Description:

Location: Bristol or Cardiff

MORE THAN YOU EXPECTED

GrantThornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.

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

We work with midmarket companies on strategies for growth and exit, building relationships with our clients, becoming their trusted advisor and helping them to identify the appropriate transaction to facilitate growth, whether this be through private equity or debt funding solutions. We enable founders to exit or identify succession by finding the right trade partner or investor, or indeed to float through the public markets.

For this role you will support deal teams across tasks to prepare and take a business to market, executing and negotiating sell-side and buy-side transactions. You will employ multiple skillsets utilising your financial expertise and negotiation skills in the execution and completion of a deal. In addition to this you will be part of a collegiate and collaborative team who genuinely enjoy working and celebrating success together.

A look into the role

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

• Play a key role in supporting transaction execution and contributing across multiple projects.
• Have a major impact on our clients and our firm. We pride ourselves on the high-level standards and quality we expect from our people
• Work on the full client project Lifecycle, from opportunity sourcing to pitch and completion you will be a key member of this team working alongside peers and senior individuals (Directors and Partners)
• Assist in collating and analysing financial and commercial data to support transactions
• Draft information memoranda and marketing materials as part of the sale process
• Prepare client presentations and pitch documents including credentials
• Assist in valuing companies, utilising public company comparisons, precedent transactions and discount cash flow
• Be a part of a close, dynamic Corporate Finance team, and work with a variety of clients across a range of sectors. and regions. This will include the opportunity to work closely with one of our sector teams, developing industry specific expertise
• Have opportunities to develop yourself and others, driving your own development with the support of your people manager

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as an Assistant Manager or Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need to have:

• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, ICAS, CA (or CIPFA or CFA qualified) or be able to demonstrate relevant experience in M&A, supported by a proven background in a similar role.

It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way:

• Competent knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Understanding of financial statements analysis and financial modelling
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Resilient work ethic, organisational skills and ability to multitask
• Strong ambition with proven capabilities to collaborate effectively with all levels of the team in a rapidly changing, demanding and rewarding environment
• A solid understanding of quality and ethical practice in everything you do
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Experience of business development and targeting
• An active involvement in client relationship building
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to balance multiple projects
• Experience gained within a UK professional services environment or relevant UK Advisory firm

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.