Corporate Finance Manager

Lord Accounting & Finance; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lord Search & Selection Ltd is seeking an ACA-qualified corporate finance professional with at least 3 years of experience in corporate finance, transaction services, or M&A advisory. You will support and deliver corporate transactions, from engagement through completion, while building credibility with business owners and advisers.

The role offers broad exposure to buy-side and sell-side activity, leading transaction delivery, mentoring juniors, coordinating due diligence, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and deliver to deadlines.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to support business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day transaction delivery for buy-side and sell-side assignments.
• Manage junior team members on engagements.
• Coordinate due diligence processes and information requests.
• Prepare marketing materials and financial analyses for transactions.
• Work directly with clients throughout the deal lifecycle.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Project management

Business development

Education

ACA qualification

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded independent corporate finance advisory firm with a strong reputation across the lower-mid market. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in the execution of buy-side and sell-side transactions, supporting entrepreneurial businesses, shareholders, and investors across a diverse range of sectors.

This is a broad and hands-on position offering significant client exposure and responsibility. You will lead day-to-day transaction delivery, manage junior team members, coordinate due diligence processes, prepare marketing materials and financial analysis, and work directly with clients throughout the deal lifecycle. The role offers outstanding exposure to a varied pipeline of transactions and a clear pathway for career progression within an ambitious and growing firm.

The Candidate

You are ACA qualified and possess at least 3 years of experience in corporate finance, transaction services, or M&A advisory. You have experience supporting and delivering corporate transactions, with a strong understanding of the M&A process from initial engagement through to completion.

Commercially minded and relationship-focused, you possess excellent communication skills and the ability to build credibility with business owners, management teams, and professional advisers. You are comfortable managing multiple projects concurrently and contributing to business development initiatives.

The Company

A successful partner-led corporate finance boutique with an established presence in the North West and throughout the UK. The firm advises owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs and investors on acquisitions, disposals, management buyouts and strategic growth transactions across a broad range of sectors. With a collaborative culture, strong deal flow and an impressive track record in the lower-mid market, the business offers an outstanding platform for ambitious corporate finance professionals looking to accelerate their careers.