Corporate Finance Manager

Cowgills, part of the Sumer Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cowgills, part of the Sumer Group in Manchester, is seeking a commercially driven Lead Advisory Manager to play a key role in our expanding Corporate Finance team. If you're passionate about deal-making and thrive in a high-performing environment, this is your opportunity to elevate your career and work with exciting clients.

You'll partner with Partners and Directors to lead transactions from inception to completion, manage due diligence, and contribute to commercial negotiations.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA or CFQ qualification (or equivalent), ideally with first time passes
• Strong financial analysis and Excel / PowerPoint skills
• Confident in presenting and articulating findings
• Several years' experience in a lead advisory role and completed deals in the £5m to £50m EV range

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage corporate finance transactions from inception to completion
• Take the lead on transactions with partner/director oversight
• Build client relationships, mainly on sell-side transactions with PE exposure
• Prepare information memoranda and review junior work
• Manage due diligence and contribute to commercial/legal negotiations
• Prepare pitch documents and participate in pitch meetings
• Support growth and identify business opportunities
• Collaborate with Corporate Finance colleagues and the wider firm
• Manage junior resource, workflow and review
• Conduct research, transaction and sector analysis
• Prepare financial valuations and returns analysis
• Build a network of professional contacts

Skills

Lead advisory

Financial analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Education

ACA or ACCA or CFQ qualification

Job description

Description

At Cowgills, part of the Sumer Group (one of the UK's fastest-growing accountancy practices), we know our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're not just colleagues - we're a community. Our ethos, With You, means when our team thrives, our clients do too. We're committed to creating an environment where you can grow professionally and personally, with access to mentorship, learning opportunities, and a clear path for progression.

Department: Corporate Finance

Location: Manchester

Description

At Cowgills, part of the Sumer Group (one of the UK's fastest-growing accountancy practices), we know our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're not just colleagues - we're a community. Our ethos, With You, means when our team thrives, our clients do too. We're committed to creating an environment where you can grow professionally and personally, with access to mentorship, learning opportunities, and a clear path for progression.

We're looking for a commercially driven Lead Advisory Manager to play a key role in our expanding Corporate Finance team. If you're passionate about deal-making, thrive in a high-performing environment and are ready to make a real impact with exciting clients and transactions, this is your opportunity to take your career to the next level.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with Partners and Directors to lead and manage corporate finance transactions from inception to completion
• Have the ability to lead certain transactions with partner/director oversight
• Build strong relationships with clients, working predominantly on sell side transactions, with private equity exposure
• Prepare information memoranda and review junior work on information memoranda
• Manage the full due diligence process and begin to contribute to commercial / legal negotiation points
• Prepare pitch documents and contribute to pitch meetings
• Support the team's ongoing growth, including beginning to identify relevant business opportunities
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Corporate Finance and the wider firm and group
• Manage junior resource, including assisting in their development, managing workflow and reviewing work
• Manage research and analyse transactions and sector analysis
• Prepare financial valuations and returns analysis
• Have started to build a network of professional contacts

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• ACA or ACCA or CFQ qualification (or equivalent), ideally with first time passes
• Strong financial analysis and Excel / PowerPoint skills
• Confident in presenting and articulating findings
• Several years' experience in a lead advisory role and completed deals in the £5m to £50m EV range

Belong @ Sumer

At Sumer, we know everyone's journey is different. That's why we're committed to fairness, removing barriers, and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.

Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:

• We Shine Together
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Make It Count

We know diverse teams make us stronger. That's why we're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.