Corporate Finance Manager

EA First Compass House; Norwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Norwich is seeking a Manager to drive Corporate Finance projects. The role includes overseeing transaction management, client engagement, and collaboration on business development initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in corporate finance, excellent communication skills, and technical expertise with financial modeling and data platforms. Join a vibrant environment with competitive salary and flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Progression opportunities

Flexibility

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in top-tier accounting or advisory firm.
• Solid exposure to corporate finance, valuation, or leveraged finance.
• Proven experience in leading or supporting transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead transaction project management, contributing to client meetings.
• Draft and review transaction materials with minimal supervision.
• Develop strong client relationships and manage outreach strategies.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

Research

Communication

Education

Degree-qualified and/or Chartered Accountant

Tools

Capital IQ

Bloomberg

MS Office

Job description

Looking to transition into a Manager role within a standout advisory firm where Corporate Finance is one of their largest offerings?

EA First are proud to partner with an impressive, international firm who have a strong focus on providing a range of high quality advisory services to their clients.

Our client isn't your typical practice firm who focus on Audit, Accounts and Tax - here, Corporate Finance is one of the services at the heart of what they do. Therefore, this is an exciting opportunity to thrive in a CF-focused environment with plenty of opportunity to get stuck into unique projects of different scales.

Key Responsibilities as Manager:

• Leading transaction project management, actively contributing to client meetings, and providing input on broader strategic matters
• Overseeing risk management across engagements, ensuring compliance with firm policies and engagement terms
• Drafting and reviewing transaction materials, including business plans, information memoranda, and financial forecasts with minimal supervision, and highlighting key issues for senior review
• Defining project scope, assessing resource needs, participating in initial client discussions, and contributing to deal structuring
• Developing strong client relationships by gaining a deep understanding of their businesses and identifying future collaboration opportunities
• Managing buyer research and outreach strategies to support client transactions
• Conducting research and preparing materials for new opportunities and proposal submissions
• Collaborating closely with Corporate Finance partners and team members on business development initiatives, including networking activities
• Taking ownership of specific areas within deal origination and business development efforts

About You

• Degree-qualified and/or a Chartered Accountant with 3+ years' experience in a top-tier accounting or advisory firm
• Solid exposure to corporate finance, valuation, or leveraged finance, ideally through roles in due diligence, lead advisory, or audit
• Strong financial modeling and Excel skills, with advanced proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Familiar with financial data platforms such as Capital IQ and Bloomberg
• Proven experience supporting or leading aspects of transactions, ideally across various deal types including private equity
• Ability to research and identify M&A targets and opportunities

Competitive salary I Progression I Flexbility + many more benefits!

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.