Corporate Finance Executive

Yolk Recruitment Careers; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment firm in Cardiff is seeking a Finance Executive to join their growing Corporate Finance team. The role involves supporting a wide range of corporate finance transactions and working closely with senior team members from day one. Ideal candidates will have experience in a practice accountancy firm and possess strong financial analysis and communication skills. This position offers a chance to build a rewarding career in M&A.

Qualifications

• Trained within a practice accountancy firm, ideally with audit or transaction experience.
• Ready to build a long-term career in Corporate Finance / M&A.
• Strong financial analysis, report writing, and Excel modelling skills.
• Confident communicator with ability to liaise with clients.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of corporate finance transactions including acquisitions and disposals.
• Work closely with senior team members on live deals.
• Gain hands-on experience and exposure to clients across various sectors.

Skills

Financial analysis

Report writing

Excel modeling

Client communication

Job description

Are you currently working in a practice accountancy firm and looking to make your move into the fast-paced world of M&A? This is your opportunity to join a dynamic and growing Corporate Finance team where your technical foundation will be valued - and your ambition, rewarded.

About the Role

We're seeking a Finance Executive to support the execution of a wide range of corporate finance transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, management buy-outs, fundraising, and strategic advisory projects.

You’ll work closely with senior team members on live deals from day one, gaining hands‑on experience and exposure to clients across a broad range of sectors.

Who We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in candidates who:

• Have trained within a practice accountancy firm, ideally with audit or transaction experience.
• Are looking to transition into Corporate Finance / M&A and ready to build a long‑term career in deal‑making.
• Possess strong financial analysis, report writing, and Excel modelling skills.
• Are confident communicators with the ability to liaise directly with clients and stakeholders.

This role is ideal for someone with a solid grounding in finance who is hungry to move into a more commercial, deal‑focused environment.