Finance Executive

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Executive to join a dynamic Corporate Finance team in Cardiff. The role involves executing corporate finance transactions, including acquisitions and fundraising. Ideal candidates will have a background in accountancy, strong financial analysis skills, and the ambition to build a career in M&A. This position offers on-the-job training and a clear pathway for progression, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Clear pathway for progression

On-the-job training

Collaborative team culture

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Trained within a practice accountancy firm, ideally with audit or transaction experience.
• Looking to transition into Corporate Finance/M&A.
• Strong financial analysis, report writing, and Excel modelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of business valuations and financial models.
• Conduct financial due diligence and industry research.
• Support deal origination and execution activities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Report writing

Excel modelling

Client communication

Job description

Overview

Finance Executive - Corporate Finance Team (M&A Focus)

Are you currently working in a practice accountancy firm and looking to make your move into the fast-paced world of M&A? This is your opportunity to join a dynamic and growing Corporate Finance team where your technical foundation will be valued - and your ambition, rewarded.

About the Role

We're seeking a Finance Executive to support the execution of a wide range of corporate finance transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, management buy-outs, fundraising, and strategic advisory projects.

You'll work closely with senior team members on live deals from day one, gaining hands-on experience and exposure to clients across a broad range of sectors.

Who We\'re Looking For

We\'re particularly interested in candidates who:

• Trained within a practice accountancy firm, ideally with audit or transaction experience.
• Are looking to transition into Corporate Finance/M&A and ready to build a long-term career in dealmaking.
• Possess strong financial analysis, report writing, and Excel modelling skills.
• Are confident communicators with the ability to liaise directly with clients and stakeholders.

This role is ideal for someone with a solid grounding in finance who is hungry to move into a more commercial, deal-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of business valuations and financial models.
• Conduct financial due diligence and industry research.
• Support deal origination and execution activities.
• Prepare pitch decks, IMs (Information Memoranda), and client presentations.
• Liaise with clients, investors, and other professional advisers throughout the deal process.

What We Offer

• A clear pathway for progression within a growing Corporate Finance team.
• The chance to work on live deals from the outset.
• Supportive environment with on-the-job training and mentoring from experienced professionals.
• A collaborative team culture that values curiosity, integrity, and drive.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.