Corporate Finance Director

Simpson Judge; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national professional services firm is seeking an experienced Business Manager to join its Corporate Finance team in Manchester. The role involves leading corporate finance transactions, project management, and client relationship development. Ideal candidates will have significant corporate finance experience, a professional qualification, and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a collaborative working environment with a focus on professional development and long-term client relationships.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a corporate finance environment, including leading transactions.
• Strong ability to identify M&A targets and prospects.
• Experience across buy-side, sell-side, and management buy-out transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of transactions alongside a Director or Partner.
• Manage projects and direct junior team members.
• Prepare and review key transaction documentation.
• Develop client opportunities and build a personal business network.

Skills

Corporate finance experience

Project management

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Capital IQ

Bloomberg

Job description

Business Manager - Accountancy Practice & Corporate Finance Recruitment Specialist

A national professional services firm is seeking an experienced Associate Director or Director to join its Corporate Finance team. The role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of transactions, supporting clients through complex strategic and financial situations and contributing to the growth of the firm’s corporate finance offering.

Role

The Associate Director / Director will work closely with a Director or Partner to lead the day‑to‑day execution of corporate finance transactions, managing timetables and deliverables. The role involves hands‑on project management, preparation and review of key transaction documents, origination of new business opportunities, and leadership of junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the day‑to‑day execution of transactions alongside a Director or Partner, ensuring transaction timetables are met
• Managing projects, directing junior team members and reviewing work prior to senior sign‑off
• Preparing and reviewing key transaction documentation, including Information Memoranda, business plans, Heads of Terms and financial models
• Contributing to deal strategy and tactical decision‑making
• Originating and developing client opportunities by identifying prospects and leveraging relationships
• Leading the development of pitch materials and playing a key role in client pitches
• Building and developing a personal business network to enhance origination capabilities over time
• Providing leadership and guidance to junior team members producing transaction documentation
• Taking ownership of specific team responsibilities such as training, people development, quality or financial management
• Demonstrating a strong understanding of deal rationale and providing insight on counterparties and third parties to clients
• Applying transaction experience to a broad range of deal documentation, including funds flow, SPAs, Heads of Terms and locked box mechanisms
• Leading client take‑on and risk processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal policy requirements
• Identifying potential deal opportunities and developing approaches to originate new transactions

Skills and Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification
• Significant experience in a corporate finance environment, including leading transactions
• Experience across buy‑side, sell‑side and management buy‑out transactions, including private equity
• Strong ability to identify M&A targets and prospects
• Degree educated and/or chartered accountant with a minimum of three years’ relevant experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with financial data platforms such as Capital IQ or Bloomberg

Values and Culture

The firm operates with a clear, pragmatic and professional approach, delivering straightforward advice grounded in expertise and commercial understanding. There is a strong emphasis on building long‑term relationships with clients and colleagues, investing in professional development, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive working environment.

The organisation is committed to sustainability, responsible business practices and supporting the long‑term success of its people, clients and communities. Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to its culture, with recruitment and progression based solely on merit, capability and experience.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Consulting

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting, Accounting, and Investment Banking