Senior Corporate Finance & M&A Advisory Manager

Grant Thornton (NI) LLP; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton NI is seeking a senior corporate finance professional to lead day-to-day execution of engagements, delivering high-quality advice and transaction support while managing junior team members and maintaining strong client relationships.

The role focuses on managing buy-side/sell-side mandates, due diligence, valuation analyses, and support for fundraising activities, with emphasis on financial modelling and forecasting.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification is required.
• Relevant post-qualification transaction experience is required.
• Strong financial analysis, modelling and report-writing capabilities are essential.
• Proven project management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage M&A buy-side and sell-side mandates from commencement to completion.
• Lead due diligence assignments and detailed financial reviews.
• Prepare and review valuation analyses and reports.
• Support debt and equity fundraising activities.
• Develop and review financial models and forecasting analyses.
• Manage project timetables, workstreams and deliverables.
• Coordinate advisers including legal, tax, banking and other professionals.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients.
• Develop and mentor Executives and Assistant Managers.
• Support business development and proposal preparation.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modelling

Report writing

Project management

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Grant Thornton NI is seeking a senior corporate finance professional to lead day-to-day execution of engagements, delivering high-quality advice and transaction support while managing junior team members and maintaining strong client relationships.

The role focuses on managing buy-side/sell-side mandates, due diligence, valuation analyses, and support for fundraising activities, with emphasis on financial modelling and forecasting.