Corporate Finance Associate Director/Director

FRP Advisory; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national business advisory firm in Bristol is seeking a Corporate Finance Associate Director or Director to lead transaction executions and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong transactional background, excellent client-facing skills, and a commitment to team development. This full-time, permanent role offers the opportunity to shape the future of corporate finance projects in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong transactional capability and thorough working knowledge of corporate finance.
• Ability to identify key targets for immediate M&A activity.
• Demonstrated team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead transaction execution and act as key client contact.
• Supervise and guide junior team members.
• Develop and cultivate a network of professionals to generate leads.
• Prepare and review key documents contributing to deal strategy.

Skills

Transactional capability

Commercial acumen

Client confidence

Problem-solving

Document writing

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

About FRP

At FRP, we are a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 820 team members, including 109 partners, we specialise in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services, Financial Advisory, and Restructuring Advisory. Operating from 33 offices across the UK, Isle of Man, and Cyprus, we help clients navigate complex situations to create, preserve, and recover value. Our approach is honest, clear, and considered, delivering strategic solutions that support businesses of all sizes in making informed decisions and achieving their goals.

Job Description

• Job Title – Corporate Finance Associate Director/Director (open to recruiting an existing Director or an experienced Associate Director with near‑term promotion aspirations)
• Location – Bristol
• Job Type – Permanent, Full Time

Role Overview

• Work closely with a Partner, lead transaction execution, acting as key client contact and driving the transaction timetable.
• Review the work of junior team members, supervise and provide guidance on complex areas.
• Lead commercial negotiation activities such as SPA, deal structure, and Locked Box.
• Prepare and review key documents (business plans, information memoranda, Heads of Terms, financial forecasts), contributing significantly to deal strategy and tactics.
• Build rapport with clients, understand their business, and design project plans to achieve their ambitions.
• Coordinate research of potential buyers, manage the exchange of information, and maintain detailed knowledge of commercial deal structures and fund flows.

Business Development

• Develop and cultivate a network of professionals and corporates to generate leads and potential client work.
• Lead production of pitches and presentations to potential clients, forming views on deal strategy, process recommendations, and valuation conclusions.
• Take responsibility for agreed areas of origination and business development.

Team Management

• Take a leadership, strategic direction and management role within the Corporate Finance team.
• Supervise and manage junior team members, including resource planning, performance management, training, and promotion recommendations.
• Act as a mentor, modeling best behaviours and providing coaching to support personal career growth.
• Identify opportunities for junior team members to develop skills and experience, and seek and act on feedback from all levels.

Risk & Quality

• Act with integrity at all times and comply with internal and external risk management procedures.
• Ensure quality on all client deliverables.
• Maintain awareness of and compliance with FCA Conduct rules and FRP Fit & Proper Persons test.
• Follow all appropriate take‑on and risk management processes, including AML, on all client projects.
• Seek training where required to refresh knowledge.

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA qualified, or equivalent.

Experience

• Strong transactional capability and thorough working knowledge of sell‑side and buy‑side corporate finance advisory activities, including MBO and PE.
• Commercial acumen to understand what contributes to a business’s success and what makes it attractive to investors or buyers.
• Ability to identify key targets for immediate M&A activity and an origination capability.
• Demonstrated team management experience.

Skills

• Track record of origination of deal opportunities and new relationships leading to potential transactions.
• Confidence in client situations, gaining client acceptance and demonstrating value through advice and transaction insight.
• Sound commercial judgement and a creative problem‑solving approach.
• Strong Word and PowerPoint skills, along with numerical, financial, and modelling expertise.
• Ability to produce high quality professional documents, with excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Problem‑identification and solution development ability.
• Capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously under demanding timetables.

Our Values

• Straightforward – We provide clear, no‑nonsense advice.
• Confident – Our guidance is backed by expertise and evidence.
• Pragmatic – We focus on practical solutions and tangible outcomes.
• Real – We are professional yet approachable, understanding the challenges our clients face.

Commitment to You and the Environment

At FRP, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. We build and maintain meaningful, long‑term relationships with all stakeholders while reducing our environmental impact. We strive to improve in all areas – people, clients, planet, and governance – and remain committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture. Our learning and development programmes invest in growing our employees’ careers, empowering each team member to achieve their potential. We are dedicated to growing long‑term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives, recognising that their sustainability and success enhance our own.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Other

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