Corporate Finance Director

Pivot Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious advisory firm is seeking a Corporate Finance Director to join its London team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead mid-market M&A transactions and mentor rising stars in a dynamic environment. With a focus on entrepreneurial clients, you will play a key role in business development and client relationship management. The firm values agility and independence, providing a clear path to partnership and generous performance-related bonuses. If you're ready to make a genuine impact and enjoy a flexible working environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Equity Upside

Performance-related Bonuses

Flexible Working

Clear Path to Partner

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in M&A with a strong track record.
• Ability to build relationships at founder and board level.

Responsibilities

• Lead mid-market M&A transactions from origination to completion.
• Manage and mentor a team of associates and managers.
• Support the strategic growth of the London office.

Skills

M&A Transactions

Client Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Business Development

Education

ACA Qualification

Job description

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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 anything but corporate. It's agile, fiercely independent, and deeply trusted by a loyal client base of entrepreneurs, investors, and fast-growth businesses. The team punches well above its weight in terms of deal volume and quality, advising on transactions across a range of sectors including tech, healthcare, consumer, and business services.

With strong regional roots and a growing London presence, they’re looking for someone who’s ready to take a seat at the table and make a genuine impact.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading mid-market M&A transactions (£10m–£150m EV) from origination through to completion
• Managing and mentoring a team of talented associates and managers
• Building and nurturing client relationships at founder and board level
• Supporting the strategic direction and growth of the London office
• Playing a pivotal role in business development and deal origination

What’s in it for you?

• A clear path to Partner in a refreshingly unpolitical environment
• Equity upside and generous performance-related bonuses
• The chance to join a firm that’s small enough to be nimble but large enough to land headline-grabbing deals
• Hybrid working and a grown-up approach to flexibility

You’ll likely be:

• ACA-qualified (or equivalent), with 8+ years' experience in M&A
• A seasoned dealmaker with a strong track record of leading transactions
• Commercially sharp, relationship-driven, and able to win trust quickly
• Passionate about the mid-market and entrepreneurial clients
• Excited by the idea of building something – not just maintaining it

If you’re looking for a role where you can lead, grow, and actually enjoy the ride — get in touch in

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Accounting and Investment Banking

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