Corporate Finance Associate

FRP Corporate Finance; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate finance advisory firm in Cardiff is seeking a graduate for a full-time training contract. The role includes financial analysis, research, and preparing client materials, while pursuing professional qualifications. Ideal candidates should have a strong academic background and excellent communication skills. This opportunity offers competitive training support and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive market salary

Fully subsidised training support

Private healthcare

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in a relevant subject.
• Understanding of ACCA or other professional qualifications.
• Desire to excel in corporate finance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis of statements and Excel models.
• Perform research and produce strategic buyer lists.
• Prepare client pitch materials and attend networking events.

Skills

Strong writing and verbal communication skills

General IT proficiency

Driven, ambitious and determined

Education

Degree (1st or 2:1) in a relevant subject

Tools

MS Office Applications

Job description

FRP Corporate Finance has an exciting opportunity for a graduate to join our growing corporate finance advisory business. We are looking to recruit a graduate for a full-time, three-year training contract. We will provide in role training while you complete your professional qualifications.

The role will be based in our Cardiff city centre office and is offering a competitive package (competitive market salary, fully subsidised training support, private healthcare, salary sacrifice pension scheme and more).

As an Associate you will form a key part of our dynamic and entrepreneurial deal team, assisting the team in delivering the day-to-day corporate finance advisory services to our clients.

Key responsibilities

• Financial analysis of financial statements and Excel models;
• Research, including buyer research and valuation research using software and databases available, including S&P, Mergermarket, Companies House and others;
• Production of strategic buyer and funder lists;
• Input into client deliverables including teaser documents and Information Memorandums, typically in PowerPoint;
• Preparation of client pitch and presentation materials;
• Initial contact with potential buyers and funders including the issue of Non-Disclosure Agreements;
• Firm Compliance work including onboarding checks and preparation of new client engagement materials;
• Liaising with clients and attendance at meetings, where required;
• Attendance at some networking events alongside other team members;
• Assistance and compilation of business development materials, including target lists; and Undertake initial ACCA exams (or other relevant professional qualification) alongside the job role.

  Essential experience

  • Will be working towards a degree (1st or 2:1) in a relevant subject;
  • An understanding of, and a desire to complete, a further professional qualification such as the ACCA;
  • Strong writing and verbal communication skills;
  • General IT proficiency and understanding of MS Office Applications;
  • and Driven, ambitious and determined to succeed.

  Application process

  Please send your CV and a covering letter via the form below. Please include the following in your covering letter:

  • Your relative experience and qualifications
  • Your understanding of corporate finance and M&A advisory
  • Your interest in pursuing a career within corporate finance
  • What you feel you will bring to FRP

  For selected candidates there will be a two stage interview, with the second stage including a case study exercise.

  All applications must be submitted by 31stDecember 2025.