Corporate Finance Manager

Chris Hayes Associates; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Chris Hayes Associates in the East Midlands is seeking a Corporate Finance Manager to lead high-profile deals end-to-end, from MBOs and MBIs through to acquisitions and disposals within a fast-growing advisory firm.

You’ll shape transactions, build deep client relationships and provide strategic advisory as part of a dynamic, entrepreneurial team. A qualified ACA with several years’ post-qualification experience in deals is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) with several years post-qualification experience in a deals environment.
• Proven track record in Corporate Finance or another transaction-focused role.
• Strong technical and commercial skills; confident engaging senior stakeholders.
• Dynamic, entrepreneurial mindset with impact.

Responsibilities

• Prepare businesses for sale and manage strategic advisory work.
• Support PE-backed growth plans and identify potential buyers.
• Assess bids and negotiate terms with clients and buyers.
• Steer clients through legal and completion stages.

Skills

ACA/CA

Corporate Finance

Deals experience

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Chartered Accountant

Job description

Corporate Finance Manager – East Midlands

Looking to take the next big step in your Corporate Finance career?

This is a rare chance to join a fast-growing, entrepreneurial Corporate Finance Advisory firm that’s making real waves in the Midlands market.

Our client is a thriving national Corporate Finance house, and with strong growth in their East and South Midlands offices, they’re on the lookout for a bright, ambitious Manager to help drive their expansion.

In this role, you’ll be right at the heart of exciting transactions – from MBOs and MBIs through to acquisitions, disposals, and strategic advisory work. You’ll have the opportunity to shape deals end-to-end: preparing businesses for sale, supporting PE-backed growth plans, researching and approaching buyers, assessing bids, and steering clients through legal and completion stages.

This isn’t just another role — it’s a platform to:

Work on high-profile, varied transactions.

Build deep client relationships and become a trusted advisor.

Join a business with genuine growth potential, where your career can accelerate.

What we’re looking for:

• A qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) with several years’ post-qualified experience in a deals environment.
• A proven track record in Corporate Finance or another transaction-focused role.
• Strong technical and commercial skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders.
• Someone dynamic, entrepreneurial, and ready to make an impact.

On top of a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy an excellent bonus scheme — plus the chance to grow with a business that’s going places.

If you’re ambitious, commercially minded, and excited by the idea of shaping the future of Corporate Finance in the Midlands and beyond, we’d love to hear from you.