Corporate Finance Director

Pivot Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm is seeking a Corporate Finance Director to join their London team. This role offers a clear pathway to Partner, equity upside, and the chance to work on significant deals in a hybrid working environment. The ideal candidate will be ACA-qualified with over 8 years of M&A experience and a proven transaction track record.

Benefits

Equity upside

Performance bonuses

Hybrid working

Flexible arrangements

Qualifications

• 8+ years' M&A experience required.
• Strong transaction track record needed.

Responsibilities

• Leading mid-market M&A transactions from origination to completion.
• Managing and mentoring a team of associates and managers.
• Building relationships with clients at founder and board levels.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Relationship Management

Commercial Awareness

Education

ACA-qualified

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Pivot Search

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An ambitious, high-performing advisory firm with a strong footprint in the UK mid-market is seeking a Corporate Finance Director to join its expanding London team. With a healthy pipeline, an entrepreneurial culture, and serious growth plans, this is an exceptional opportunity for a driven individual to help lead deals, mentor rising stars, and shape the future of the business.

The Opportunity

This firm is agile, fiercely independent, and deeply trusted by a loyal client base of entrepreneurs, investors, and fast-growth businesses. The team advises on transactions across sectors including tech, healthcare, consumer, and business services, often exceeding expectations in deal volume and quality.

With strong regional roots and a growing London presence, they seek someone ready to make a genuine impact at the table.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading mid-market M&A transactions (£10m–£150m EV) from origination to completion
• Managing and mentoring a team of associates and managers
• Building and nurturing relationships with clients at founder and board levels
• Supporting strategic growth of the London office
• Driving business development and deal origination

What’s in it for you?

• A clear pathway to Partner in a transparent environment
• Equity upside and performance bonuses
• The opportunity to work on headline deals in a nimble yet sizable firm
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements

Ideal candidate profile:

• ACA-qualified (or equivalent) with 8+ years' M&A experience
• Experienced dealmaker with a strong transaction track record
• Commercial, relationship-driven, and trustworthy
• Passionate about the mid-market and entrepreneurial clients
• Eager to build and grow

If you want a role where you can lead, grow, and enjoy the journey, get in touch.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Accounting and Investment Banking