Corporate Finance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Finance Manager to join their Manchester office. This role involves leading a team in M&A transactions, drafting strategic initiatives, and preparing key documents for negotiations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in finance, with at least 5-7 years of experience in an accountancy firm, and hold relevant qualifications such as ACCA or CFA Level 3. If you are a motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic corporate environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in M&A from an established firm.
• Advanced understanding of valuation methods (IRR, LBO, DCF).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Analysts and Associates in M&A projects.
• Prepare marketing documents and conduct due diligence.

Skills

Team Leadership

Strategic Initiative Drafting

Due Diligence

Deal Sourcing

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

BA, BSc in Business or Finance

Postgraduate Chartered Accounting Qualification

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Corporate Finance Manager

Our client is a leading chartered accountancy firm with offices throughout the United Kingdom. With over 500 employees in over 27 office locations across the country (including Manchester, Nottingham, London and Birmingham), the firm’s Manchester office consists of 14 partners who specialise in a variety of sectors including healthcare, sports & leisure, property, recruitment, retail, automotive and hospitality sectors across the UK mid-market.



What RES are looking for

The Manchester office are currently seeking a motivated M&A Executive / Middle Manager who has gained between 5 to 7 years of experience from an established accountancy firm as a generalist, advising on business transactions and managing a pipeline of deals. All applications should be accompanied with a separate document stating the list of deals the applicant has advised on. The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

Experience leading a team of Analysts and Associates in an established accounting and advisory firm

Experience drafting and pitching strategic initiatives to Partners

Experience preparing memorandums, brochures and other marketing documents in advance of negotiations with potential bidders on behalf of the company and client

Experience conducting due diligence on prospective portfolio companies

Experience in deal sourcing, marketing and communication

Experience in project management and the management of concurrent projects at a national and global scale

The ideal candidate will also have the following:

BA, BSc in business, finance or related discipline from a leading school in the UK

Have obtained a full postgraduate chartered accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CA(SA)) or chartered finance qualification, including CFA Level 3

At least 4 years of M&A generalist (sell-side) experience

Advanced understanding of run-rate and pro-forma methods of valuation, a good understanding of IRR, LBO, WACC and DCF is essential

Must be a self-starter, motivated and driven to success

Great oral and written communication skills

Proven and demonstrable team-oriented work ethic achieved in a corporate environment

Fluent in English (a second language is desirable but not essential)