MD, M&A Advisory & Corporate Finance

Bdo Uk; England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO UK is seeking a Managing Director to lead our M&A advisory practice, driving sell-side and buy-side engagements with owner-managed and PE-backed businesses. You will oversee teams, originate opportunities and convert relationships into mandates, collaborating with Partners to deliver significant deals.

The role requires extensive corporate finance experience, ACA/ACCA qualification, and strong leadership. BDO promotes agile working and career development across the UK.

Qualifications

• Extensive direct experience of sell-side and/or buy-side corporate finance advisory projects.
• ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with a background of growing and developing business.
• Previous staff supervision or management experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory regimes for plc activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead origination and conversion of target relationships into mandates alongside Partners.
• Manage a team and the day-to-day delivery of projects.
• Collaborate with external and internal stakeholders including Partners.
• Guide engagements across both private and public companies, owner-managed businesses and private equity.

Skills

Sell-side advisory

Buy-side advisory

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Staff supervision

Regulatory knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

BDO UK is seeking a Managing Director to lead our M&A advisory practice, driving sell-side and buy-side engagements with owner-managed and PE-backed businesses. You will oversee teams, originate opportunities and convert relationships into mandates, collaborating with Partners to deliver significant deals.

The role requires extensive corporate finance experience, ACA/ACCA qualification, and strong leadership. BDO promotes agile working and career development across the UK.