Corporate Finance Senior

Pro-Finance; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Strong mentoring and development

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Pro Finance is partnering with a respected advisory and accountancy firm to recruit a Corporate Finance Senior in Maidstone, Kent. Hybrid working is available.

The role covers Transaction Services and Lead Advisory, including financial due diligence, modelling, and M&A support. ACA/ACCA qualified professionals with a background in Audit or Advisory are encouraged to apply and grow within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• ACA/ICAEW/ACCA qualified with all first-time passes preferred.
• Strong background in Audit, Advisory or Transaction Services.
• Excellent analytical and financial reporting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning and execution of financial due diligence assignments.
• Prepare and manage information request lists.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Build and maintain financial models, forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Support buy-side and sell-side M&A assignments.
• Prepare Information Memoranda and business plans.
• Liaise with clients, lenders and advisers during transactions.
• Support relationship-building activities across the local business community.

Skills

Audit background

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ICAEW/ACCA qualified

Tools

Financial modelling

Job description

Corporate Finance Senior

Maidstone, Kent Hybrid Working

Pro Finance is working with a highly respected advisory and accountancy firm seeking a Corporate Finance Senior to join its growing Corporate Finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA qualified professional looking to build a long-term career in Corporate Finance. The role offers exposure across both Transaction Services and Lead Advisory, providing the opportunity to work on a broad range of deals including financial due diligence, acquisitions, disposals, fundraising and strategic advisory projects.

Whether you're already working within Corporate Finance or looking to make the move from Audit, this position offers strong career development, client exposure and progression opportunities within an ambitious and collaborative team.

The Role

As a Corporate Finance Senior, you'll support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of transactions, working closely with clients, funders, professional advisers and senior members of the team.

Transaction Services

• Assist with the planning and execution of financial due diligence assignments
• Prepare and manage information request lists
• Analyse financial and operational data to identify key trends, risks and opportunities
• Produce detailed databook analysis and supporting financial schedules
• Review information provided and ensure completeness and consistency
• Identify and investigate anomalies, outliers and performance drivers
• Support the preparation of client-facing due diligence reports
• Liaise with clients and internal specialist teams throughout engagements

Lead Advisory

• Assist in the preparation of Information Memoranda and business plans
• Build and maintain financial models, forecasts and cash flow projections
• Conduct market research and strategic analysis
• Support buy-side and sell-side M&A assignments
• Research potential acquisition targets, investors and purchasers
• Prepare presentations, proposals and new business materials
• Liaise with clients, lenders and professional intermediaries during transactions
• Support relationship-building activities across the local business community

About You

Essential Requirements

• ACA ICAEW or ACCA qualified, ideally with all first time passes
• Strong background within Audit, Advisory or Transaction Services
• Excellent analytical and financial reporting skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Commercially aware with a genuine interest in Corporate Finance
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Desirable Experience

• Financial due diligence experience
• Exposure to M&A transactions
• Financial modelling experience
• Corporate Finance or Deal Advisory experience

Applications are welcomed from candidates currently working in Audit who are seeking to move into a Corporate Finance environment.

What's on Offer?

• Genuine career progression within a growing Corporate Finance team
• Exposure to a wide range of transaction and advisory assignments
• Direct client contact and responsibility from an early stage
• Strong mentoring and support from experienced professionals
• Ongoing technical and commercial development
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary and benefits package

This role is ideal for an ambitious finance professional who wants to combine technical expertise with commercial advisory work and play a key role in helping clients achieve their growth and strategic objectives.

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.