Corporate Finance Manager/Senior Manager

FRP Advisory; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national business advisory firm is seeking a Corporate Finance Manager/Senior Manager in Reading. The role involves leading transaction execution, managing junior staff, and supporting business development. Candidates should have substantial experience in corporate finance, strong numerical abilities, and client-facing skills. The firm emphasizes straightforward advice and sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Good experience in a corporate finance environment, leading transactions.
• Experience of various transaction types including corporate sales.
• Commercial acumen to understand business success factors.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of transactions on a day-to-day basis.
• Work with partners in Reading and London on transactions.
• Supervise and develop junior staff.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Client facing experience

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Presentation skills

Understanding of financial statements

Education

Experience in corporate finance

Job description

Corporate Finance Manager/Senior Manager

Corporate Finance Manager/Senior Manager

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About FRP

At FRP, we are a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 820 team members, including 109 partners, we specialise in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services, Financial Advisory and Restructuring Advisory. Operating from 33 offices across the UK, Isle of Man and Cyprus, we are dedicated to helping clients navigate complex and difficult situations to create, preserve, and recover value.

Our approach is known for being honest, clear, and considered. We provide strategic solutions that cater to a broad range of businesses, from multinational organisations to small enterprises. Our commitment is to deliver expert advice and support, ensuring our clients can make informed decisions and achieve their goals.

Job Description

- Job Title - Corporate Finance Manager/Senior Manager

- Location - Reading

- Job Type Permanent - Full Time

Role overview

Client Work

• Working closely with a Partner or Director, lead the execution of transactions on a day-to-day basis, focusing on driving the transaction timetable through ownership of discrete areas of the deal
• Based in Reading but working across transactions led by Partners in both Reading and London
• General project management, working alongside and assisting more senior members of the team and directing the work of more junior members
• Accompany more senior team members to meetings with clients as required and leading discrete areas of work as required
• Coordinate compliance with risk management procedures and application of the firm's policies in relation to engagement terms and transaction documentation
• Preparing and reviewing business plans, information memorandum and financial forecasts - flagging issues for higher level review
• Building a rapport with clients, understanding their business and support in designing project plans aimed at achieving their ambitions and expectations
• Actively identify potential solutions to deal issues and raise with senior team members
• Coordinating the research of potential buyers and involvement in approaching potential buyers and managing the exchange of information
• Detailed understanding of the commercial deal structure and funds flows

Business Development

• Assist senior team members with business development and marketing activities
• Attend networking events and develop network of peers
• Lead on production of pitch documents, including summarising and presenting research on valuations, recent deals and potential buyers/targets
• Take responsibility for agreed areas of origination and business development, including Identifying potential clients and angles of approach

Team Management

• Supervise, coach and develop junior members of staff within teams, on client premises and in the office
• Seek and action feedback from all levels
• Assist with general correspondence, administration (including billing) and ad hoc projects within the department
• Act with integrity at all times and comply with all required internal and external risk management procedures
• Ensure quality on all client deliverables,
• Awareness of and compliance with FCA Conduct rules
• Compliance with FRP Fit & Proper Persons test
• Ensure all appropriate take on and risk management processes, including AML, are followed on all client projects
• Seek out training on specific areas where feel required to refresh knowledge

Qualifications

Experience

• Good experience in a corporate finance environment, including experience leading parts of transactions from either a lead advisory or transaction services perspective
• Some experience of a range of transaction types, including corporate sales and Private Equity deal structuring
• Commercial acumen to understand what contributes to a businesses success and what makes it attractive to investors or buyers.

Skills

• Strong numerical, financial and modelling skills based on a well-developed understanding of financial statements
• Proven ability to produce high quality professional documents for clients and internal use
• Client facing experience
• Strong numerical, analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Ability to identify problems and contribute to the development of solutions
• Comfortable discussing financially related commercial issues
• Ability to work on a range of projects simultaneously to demanding timetables

Our Values

• Straightforward: We provide clear, no-nonsense advice.
• Confident: Our guidance is backed by expertise and evidence.
• Pragmatic: We focus on practical solutions and tangible outcomes.
• Real: We are professional yet approachable, understanding the challenges our clients face.

Our Commitment to You and the Environment

At FRP, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders - including our employees, clients, and local communities - while also reducing our impact on the natural environment.

We are always striving to improve in all areas - whether it’s our people, our clients, our planet or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture for our people.

Our learning and development programmes enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers. We aim to empower our team members to each achieve their potential.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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