M&A / Corporate Finance Manager

K3 Advisory Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

K3 Deal Advisory is expanding its Manchester team and seeking an entrepreneurial M&A / Corporate Finance Manager. You will join a lead advisory group, handling a broad range of transactions and supporting modelling, valuations, and client communications.

You will draft essential documents, present to clients and funders, and help manage deal workstreams with senior decision-makers across the network.

Qualifications

• Fully Qualified Accountant or equivalent corporate finance qualification (CISI, ICAEW CF, CFA).
• Background in large Accountancy Practice, boutique Corporate Finance Practice or Investment Bank.
• Strong financial modelling skills.
• Ability to create compelling PowerPoint presentations.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build financial models and perform valuations for transactions.
• Draft key documents including information memorandums and client presentations.
• Attend meetings with clients, other advisors and funders to support transactions.
• Support project management of deals from start to close.

Skills

Strong financial modelling skills

Excellent communication skills

PowerPoint presentations

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant or equivalent corporate finance qualification (CISI, ICAEW CF, CFA)

Job description

Manager, M&A / Corporate Finance Advisory

K3 Deal Advisory is an established firm of Corporate Finance Advisors experienced in working with Owners and Boards at pivotal moments in their businesses lifecycle, raising funds for growth, orchestrating M&A deals and delivering successful exits.

K3 Deal Advisory brings together deal leaders from three corporate finance lead advisory teams across K3; the Group’s large transaction focused team, technology sector specialist Knight Corporate Finance and multi-service and debt advisory focused Quantuma. Operating under the K3 Deal Advisory brand, the combined team will offer clients a broader range of services, enhanced execution capability, and a strengthened national and international footprint.

K3 Deal Advisory has more than 40 specialists across offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and other key UK locations, supported by an established global network. The new firm will focus on delivering high‑quality, partner‑led experience‑backed advice to entrepreneurs, investors, and corporates navigating growth, investment, and exit strategies. The team has decades of experience and having completed over 500 transactions and realised over £3 Billion for their clients.

The Opportunity

Due to ongoing expansion, we are now looking for an entrepreneurial individual to join the K3 Deal Advisory Manchester team as M&A / Corporate Finance Manager.

You will join an entrepreneurial team of Lead Advisors and as Corporate Finance Manager you will be a key member of the team, fully involved in supporting a wide range of transactions including Mergers and Acquisitions.

Responsibilities will include financial modelling, business valuations, drafting key documents including IM’s and client presentations, attending meetings with clients, other advisors and funders, and supporting on project management of transactions.

Requirements

• Fully Qualified Accountant or an equivalent formal qualification in corporate finance (eg CISI, ICAEW CF, CFA)
• Background in either large Accountancy Practice, boutique Corporate Finance Practice or Investment Bank.
• Experienced in Audit / Accounts, possibly with some exposure to Corporate Finance – transaction services or lead advisory work
• Strong financial modelling skills
• An ability to create compelling and creative PowerPoint presentations
• Good communication skills

In return we will offer a competitive salary and a bonus scheme based on a combination of team and personal performance. We are always looking for 'future leaders' and actively encourage professional personal development across our business, so if you are seeking a role where you can carve out your own destiny, with direct access to the senior decision makers, and direct contact with Clients.