Director of Corporate Development

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PE-backed advisory firm is seeking a Director of Corporate Development. The role involves managing full-cycle M&A transactions to support the firm's growth strategy. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in mid-market acquisitions and excellent strategic judgment. Join a dynamic team focused on impactful deals that enhance the firm's market positioning.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years in a relevant M&A role.
• Experience in a top-tier investment bank or advisory firm.
• Previous in-house experience in corporate development is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and execute mid-market acquisitions.
• Oversee full transaction lifecycle from diligence to closing.
• Deliver high-quality materials for executive decision-making.

Skills

M&A transactions

Financial modelling

Strategic judgment

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

ACA

CFA

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Director of Corporate Development, Slough

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Client:

Finatal

Location:

Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Title: Director of Corporate Development

Salary: Attractive salary + equity

Location: London

Ref: HG13155

The Opportunity:

Finatal is working with a leading PE-backed specialist advisory firm looking for an analytical and creative thinker to be the Director of Corporate Development in a full cycle M&A role. Reporting directly to the C-Suite and majority shareholder, you’ll play a pivotal role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing mid-market acquisitions to drive the business’s scale-up journey.

Responsibilities:

• Build a comprehensive understanding of the company’s positioning, strategy, and competitive environment to refine and expand the company’s market map of acquisition targets.
• Proactively identify and assess potential acquisition targets using clear criteria such as ownership structure, strategic alignment, and integration potential, while working closely with internal leadership and investment partners to shape deal terms.
• Oversee the full transaction lifecycle, from coordinating cross-functional diligence and financial modelling to managing legal processes and closing negotiations.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality materials and recommendations for executive and investor decision-making, including presentations and investment papers.
• Maintain oversight of the deal pipeline and provide regular insights on market activity, transaction progress, post-deal integration, and key performance indicators.

Requirements:

• Proven experience leading full-cycle M&A transactions in the mid-market space (£20–500m deal sizes), with a minimum of seven years in a relevant role.
• Background in a top-tier investment bank or advisory firm is advantageous, and professional credentials such as ACA or CFA are viewed positively.
• Previous in-house experience within a corporate development team is beneficial, particularly for those with a track record in deal origination.
• Strong strategic and commercial judgment, with financial modelling capabilities and the ability to critically evaluate business plans and commercial drivers. Meticulous attention to detail and a hands-on, delivery-focused mindset are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, from initiation through to execution.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the presence and emotional intelligence to build rapport with senior executives and leadership teams across target businesses.
• Experience within professional services / business services or other people-centric services industries is valuable.
• Familiarity working alongside private equity investors and comfort operating in an international environment are both important.