Corporate Finance Manager (Industry)

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Belfast is seeking a Corporate Finance Manager to handle M&A activities. This newly created role involves leading the entire M&A lifecycle and offers opportunities for progression and hybrid working. Ideal candidates will possess robust experience in M&A, strong financial analysis skills, and the capability to engage with senior stakeholders.

Benefits

Progression opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in M&A, successful transaction execution.
• Exceptional skills in financial analysis and stakeholder engagement.
• Degree in a relevant field with a professional qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage M&A lifecycle from targeting to post-deal integration.
• Build relationships with intermediaries to maintain deal pipelines.
• Conduct financial assessments focusing on strategic fit.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Financial analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Law or related field

Job description

Corporate Finance Manager (Exclusive/Belfast)

VANRATH are delighted to be working exclusively with a global market leading business to recruit a Group Corporate Finance Manager, reporting to the Head of Mergers & Acquisitions this is a newly created role and will be responsible for M&A to identify and execute acquisitions and disposals. This hands-on role involves building relationships, sourcing deals, and managing the full M&A lifecycle, from initial targeting to post-deal integration.

What's in it for you?

• Salary will be tailored to attract the best candidate in the market place
• Progression opportunities
• Flexible/hybrid working.

About you

• 5+ years' experience in M&A, with a track record of sourcing, evaluating, and executing transactions from initial contact to close.
• Strong commercial instincts, financial analysis skills, and the ability to assess strategic fit and value creation opportunities.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of simplifying complex issues and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and drive efficient deal execution.
• Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Law, or a related field, ideally with a professional qualification.

What you'll do

Pipeline Development and Opportunity Identification

• Identify and pursue acquisition targets aligned with Group strategy.
• Build and manage relationships with intermediaries to maintain a strong deal pipeline.
• Proactively approach potential targets to create opportunities.
• Research markets and industries to identify trends and new growth areas.

Stakeholder Engagement and Internal Alignment

• Support the Director engaging with subsidiary MDs and directors to encourage growth thinking, both organic and acquisitive.
• Provide regular pipeline updates to senior leadership, ensuring strategic alignment.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior leaders across the Group.

Commercial Analysis and Strategic Input

• Conduct commercial and financial assessments, focusing on strategic fit, value creation, and synergies.
• Prepare concise briefing notes, deal summaries, and board updates that distil complex information into clear, actionable insights for senior decision-makers.
• Contribute to Group M&A strategy, including sector and market recommendations

Deal Execution and Coordination

• Support the full M&A process, from initial contact through due diligence, negotiations, and integration.
• Coordinate stakeholders to ensure efficient deal progression and risk management.
• Act as the central contact for all transaction parties.

Integration and Post-Deal Support

• Support post-acquisition integration, working with subsidiary MDs and directors to align operations, finances, and culture, ensuring strategic goals are met.
• Oversee post-deal performance, ensuring value is captured and strategic objectives are achieved.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Senior Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link below or contact Joanne Gordon in strictest confidence.