Corporate Finance Manager

VIRTUS Data Centres; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data centre provider in Greater London is seeking a transaction advisory professional to support acquisitions and joint ventures. The role involves conducting due diligence, financial analysis, and risk assessments on data centre assets. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and experience in transaction services, along with strong financial modelling skills. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure projects and join a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years of experience in transaction services or M&A due diligence, ideally with infrastructure exposure.
• Familiarity with leveraged transactions and financing structures.
• Experience with deal documentation and investor reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide transaction advisory support for data centre deals.
• Lead financial, commercial, and technical due diligence on data centre assets.
• Prepare high-quality investment memoranda and due diligence reports.

Skills

Financial modelling skills

Strong analytical mindset

Excellent project management skills

Technical understanding of data centre infrastructure

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Business

Job description

Our talented teams design, build and operate the world's best Data Centres.

About VIRTUS

VIRTUS Data Centres is one of Europe’s fastest-growing and most trusted data centre providers. We design, build, own, and operate highly energy-efficient, scalable, and secure facilities that power the digital infrastructure of global businesses.

Following our strategic expansion into continental Europe in 2023, with our first campuses in Berlin, we continue to grow our footprint across key European markets in 2026. Our ambition is to be a leading force in the fourth industrial revolution—delivering innovative, sustainable solutions while staying true to our core values: Care, Helpful, Pride, Reliability, and Dedication.

Job Summary

Provide transaction advisory support for data centre deals (acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and construction & takeout financing).

Lead / contribute to financial, commercial, and technical due diligence on data centre assets.

Assess risk and value, helping management make informed investment decisions in the data centre sector.

Duties and Responsibilities

Due Diligence

• Lead or support due diligence efforts related to finance, tax, property, utilities, capital expenditure, environmental, valuation and others as required.
• Perform technical due diligence: assess data centre infrastructure (power, cooling, network), site feasibility, and scalability.
• Conduct commercial due diligence: customer contract analysis, market assessment, competitive positioning.

Financial Modelling & Analysis

• Build and maintain financial models (DCF, sensitivities, scenario analysis) for data centre assets.
• Analyse CAPEX and OPEX structures; stress-test key assumptions.

Debt Management & Financing Support

• Oversee bank debt and financing activities to support data centre growth plans.
• Ensure timely and successful completion of debt financing for new developments or acquisitions.
• Liaise with lenders, advisors, and internal finance teams to secure appropriate funding arrangements.

Risk Assessment & Reporting

• Identify key technical, operational, regulatory, and financial risks across transactions.
• Prepare high-quality investment memoranda, due diligence reports, risk heatmaps, and presentations for internal stakeholders and investors.

Stakeholder & Project Management

• Coordinate multi-disciplinary deal team workstreams including technical, legal, finance, engineering.
• Manage due diligence timelines, deliverables, and third‑party advisors such as consultant advisors, lawyers and accountants.
• Serve as a key point of contact for investors, partners, and internal senior leadership.

Post‑Transaction Support

• Assist with integration planning and early‑stage execution.

Person Specification

Skills & Experience Required :

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Business, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in transaction services / M&A due diligence; ideally with some exposure to infrastructure or data centre deals.
• Familiarity with leveraged transactions and financing structures.
• Strong financial modelling skills; experience building / running discounted cash‑flow models.
• Technical understanding of data centre infrastructure (power, cooling, capacity) is a plus.
• Excellent project management skills: multi‑tasking, managing cross‑functional teams.
• Strong analytical mindset, communication skills, and ability to distil insights from complex data.
• Experience with deal documentation and investor reporting.

Desirable :

• 4-6+ years of experience from a transaction services or banking background (e.g., in a Big 4 or M&A advisory firm).
• Experience in technical due diligence (engineering, energy).
• Familiarity with data centre market trends, real estate, energy markets.

Additional Information

In line with VIRTUS’ Vetting Policy, the successful applicant must be willing to undergo a BS7858 screening process.

VIRTUS is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.

We reserve the right to close this post for applications should sufficient applications be received.