Corporate Finance Senior Manager or Director

EA First Compass House; Norwich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm is seeking a Senior Manager or Director to lead their Corporate Finance practice. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex transactions, mentor junior talent, and contribute to strategic growth. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in corporate finance, advanced analytical skills, and a strong commercial mindset. Benefits include a competitive salary and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Progression

Flexibility

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years' experience in accounting, advisory, or corporate finance.
• Significant experience in leading complex transactions.
• Proficient in financial modelling and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end deal execution and lead client partnerships.
• Manage engagement risks ensuring compliance with standards.
• Mentor teams and contribute to business growth initiatives.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Analytical Capabilities

Strategic Thinking

Commercial Acumen

Leadership

Education

Degree-qualified

Chartered Accountant

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Capital IQ

Bloomberg

Job description

Looking to step-up into a Senior Manager or Director position within a standout advisory firm where Corporate Finance is at the core of what they offer?

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:

• Lead Transactions: Drive end-to-end deal execution, from structuring to closing, ensuring high-quality deliverables and proactive issue resolution.
• Client Partnering: Build trusted relationships, lead client meetings, and provide strategic insight throughout the deal process.
• Risk & Compliance: Manage engagement risks and ensure full compliance with firm policies and regulatory standards.
• Business Growth: Identify opportunities, lead origination efforts, and contribute to pitches, proposals, and networking initiatives.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and manage teams, providing clear direction and developing junior talent.
• Strategic Advice: Advise on M&A, debt, and valuation, bringing commercial acumen and technical expertise.
• Practice Development: Shape the growth of the Corporate Finance practice through strategic input and operational improvements.

About You:

• Degree-qualified and/or a Chartered Accountant with 6-8+ years' experience in a leading accounting, advisory, or corporate finance environment
• Significant experience in corporate finance, valuation, and leveraged finance, with a strong track record in leading complex transactions from origination through to execution
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical capabilities, coupled with deep proficiency in Excel and the broader MS Office suite
• Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen, with the ability to identify, assess, and capitalise on M&A and investment opportunities
• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and building trusted client relationships at a senior level
• Familiarity with key financial data sources such as Capital IQ and Bloomberg, and the ability to use them to drive insight and inform decision-making
• Demonstrated success across a broad range of transaction types, including private equity deals, carve-outs, and cross-border M&A
• Comfortable contributing to business development, client origination, and shaping the firm's go-to-market strategy

Competitive salary I Progression I Flexbility + many more benefits!

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