Corporate Finance Manager

Harper May; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is looking for a Corporate Finance Manager to enhance financial insight and support investment processes. The successful candidate will build financial models, conduct due diligence, and liaise with stakeholders in a dynamic environment. Key qualifications include strong post-qualified experience in finance, excellent communication skills, and a detailed-oriented approach. This role is essential for supporting complex financial evaluations and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong post-qualified experience in corporate finance.
• Experience in financial modelling, due diligence, and deal support.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and review financial models for funding decisions.
• Conduct analytical reviews and due diligence.
• Prepare financial documentation and investment packs.
• Support market and sector research for reporting.

Skills

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent)

Job description

Our client is a well-established financial services firm seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Corporate Finance Manager to support a broad range of strategic finance and transaction‑led activity. As the organisation continues to grow, this role plays a key part in strengthening financial insight, supporting investment processes, and contributing to complex modelling and review work across a varied portfolio.

Role Overview

This is a hands‑on, detail‑focused position that requires strong financial modelling capability, experience supporting transactions, and the confidence to work closely with senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will provide analytical rigour, help prepare organisations for investment discussions, and support the evaluation and execution of funding and strategic initiatives in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and review detailed financial models to support funding and commercial decision‑making.
• Conduct analytical reviews and financial due diligence across a range of businesses.
• Translate key commercial drivers and assumptions into robust medium‑ to long‑term financial forecasts.
• Assess businesses as potential investment opportunities, providing clear financial insights.
• Support the preparation of financial documentation, strategy materials, and investment packs.
• Conduct market and sector research to inform internal and external reporting.
• Contribute to presentations, analysis, and organisational insight initiatives.
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to support deal execution.

Candidate Profile

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent) with strong post‑qualified experience.
• Background in corporate finance, transaction support, financial services, or commercially focused finance roles.
• Proven experience in financial modelling, due diligence, and deal support.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams.
• Confident working independently in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment.