Corporate Finance Manager

Chris Hayes Associates; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus scheme

Job summary

Chris Hayes Associates is seeking a driven Corporate Finance Manager or Associate Director to lead and deliver transactions from their Birmingham office. The role targets a Chartered Accountant with several years post-qualification experience in deals, including sell- and buy-side work.

You will manage high-profile transactions across MBOs, MBIs, acquisitions, disposals, and capital or debt raises, while mentoring a performant junior team in a dynamic Midlands firm.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant with post-qualification experience in a deals environment.
• Experience leading sell and buy-side transactions.
• Exposure to MBOs, MBIs, acquisitions, disposals, capital and debt raises.

Responsibilities

• Preparing businesses for sale and producing high-quality financial information
• Supporting business planning for PE-backed transactions
• Conducting buyer research, screening, and engagement
• Assessing and managing bidders
• Contributing to legal and completion processes

Education

Chartered Accountant (ACA)

Job description

Join a Fast-Growing Corporate Finance Advisory Team

Are you looking to accelerate your career within a dynamic, entrepreneurial Corporate Finance division of a national advisory firm? If so, this opportunity could be the perfect next step.

Our client is a highly successful Corporate Finance team within their offices in Birmingham, currently experiencing a period of exceptional growth. To support this expansion, they are seeking a driven and ambitious Corporate Finance Manager or Associate Director to play a key role in delivering and leading transactions.

This position is ideal for a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) with several years’ post-qualification experience in a deals environment. You’ll gain exposure to a diverse range of lead advisory projects, including MBOs, MBIs, acquisitions, disposals, capital and debt raises and strategic advisory assignments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing businesses for sale and producing high-quality financial information
• Supporting business planning for PE-backed transactions
• Conducting buyer research, screening, and engagement
• Assessing and managing bidders
• Contributing to legal and completion processes

As Manager or Associate Director, you’ll bring a proven track record in leading sell and buy-side transactions, or the confidence and capability to take on this responsibility. The ideal candidate will have trained with a leading firm, possess strong academic credentials, and demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills. You will help to manage a very high performing an engaged junior team so you must be able to rise to this challenge and inspire.

In return, you’ll benefit from a highly competitive salary and an uncapped bonus scheme, along with the opportunity to be part of a team with significant growth potential in the Midlands market over the short to medium term.