Corporate Finance Placement, September 2027

Cooper Parry; Derby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No dress code

Wellbeing support

Volunteering opportunities

Social and sports clubs

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working

Job summary

Cooper Parry’s Corporate Finance placement student role sits in the Deal Origination Team, based at the East Midlands office. You’ll identify high-potential businesses and research markets ripe for M&A activity, building target lists to fuel our pipeline while collaborating with peers and Partners to drive engagement.

You’ll explore market trends through webinars and publications, create insight pieces, and support origination efforts while juggling multiple priorities and a busy interview

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree
• 3 A-levels BBB or above including numerical or business subject
• Enthusiasm and motivation to succeed in Corporate Finance

Responsibilities

• Identify and research high-potential businesses using specialist tools and platforms
• Explore market trends through webinars, expert publications, and original research to uncover sectors ripe for growth
• Create insight pieces and support deal origination by collaborating with the wider team and managing multiple priorities

Skills

Proactivity

Motivation

Enthusiasm for Corporate Finance

Education

Undergraduate degree in any subject

3 A-levels (BBB or above, including numerical or business subject)

Job description

About the role...

Careers don’t start here. They take off.

Imagine identifying exciting businesses, researching fast-growing markets, and helping the team build relationships that lead to game-changing deals – all while being part of a team that’s curious, collaborative, and driven to make an impact.

We’re Cooper Parry’s Corporate Finance team – a group of ambitious dealmakers focused on advising owners of mid-market businesses attract private equity investment for the next stage of their growth, as well as advising owners on selling their business when the time is right for them and the business.

This role sits within our Deal Origination Team, the engine behind our pipeline of opportunities. You’ll be at the forefront of discovering businesses and sectors ripe for M&A activity, helping us connect with the right people at the right time.

This role is based in our East Midlands office.

This role will begin in September 2027 and is only suitable for placement students as part of an undergraduate degree. We will hold interviews in person at our East Midlands office on 8th December for 1st stage and 15th December for 2nd stage.

About you...

As aCorporate Finance Placement Student, you’ll dive into real projects from day one.

This is more than just a job – it’s a launchpad. You’ll:

• Identify and research high-potential businesses using specialist tools and platforms, building target lists to fuel our Corporate Finance pipeline.
• Explore market trends through webinars, expert publications, and original research to uncover sectors ripe for growth.
• Create insight pieces and support deal origination by collaborating with the wider team, managing multiple priorities, and driving engagement through our LinkedIn presence

You’ll be supported every step of the way – by peers, mentors, and even our Partners. We’ll give you structure, but also the freedom to grow at your own pace.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Currently undertaking an undergraduate degree in any subject
• 3 A-levels (BBB or above, including a numerical or business subject)
• Enthusiasm about Corporate Finance, proactivity and motivation to succeed – both in this role and in their career journey

About us...

We’re proud to be a purpose-driven business. As theUK’s largest B Corp certified accountancy firm, we’re committed to making a positive impact beyond profit – measuring our success by how we support people, communities, and the planet. We were ranked83rd in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK, reflecting our dedication to nurturing early careers and creating opportunities for future talent.

What’s in it for you?

• No dress code– just "wear something!"
• Award-winning wellbeing support– for your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunitiesto give back to your community
• Social and sports clubsto connect and have fun
• Generous holiday allowanceto recharge and explore
• Flexible working

Ready to shape the future of Corporate Finance with us?