Senior Corporate Finance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Senior Manager to join its award-winning Corporate Finance team. This role is pivotal in driving ambitious growth plans, providing an opportunity to lead corporate finance projects and manage client relationships. With a focus on mergers and acquisitions, you will work closely with clients, guiding them through complex transactions while developing junior team members. The firm values initiative and collaboration, offering a dynamic environment where your contributions will be recognized and rewarded. If you are passionate about corporate finance and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous leave

Recognition schemes

Social events

Referral bonuses

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Healthcare cashback

Qualifications

• Experience in M&A from a reputable firm within an advisory team.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Managing and leading transactions with client interactions.
• Supporting transaction strategy and negotiations.
• Building relationships with the M&A community.

Skills

Mergers and Acquisitions

Project Management

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Business Development

Education

ACA, CFQ, or ACCA qualified

Tools

Spreadsheet/Modelling

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PKF Smith Cooper is the home of PKF in the Midlands. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do, and it’s our job to help them thrive by creating successful, longstanding relationships.

Location: Midlands offices

Contract: Full-time

Salary: Dependent on experience but with a clear bonus culture based on delivery

PKF Smith Cooper is actively looking for a talented Senior Manager to join its award-winning Corporate Finance team.

This role will play a key part in our firm’s ambitious growth plans to double in size over the next five years. If you want to be part of a firm where you can make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The team specialises in mergers and acquisitions and is known for being a market-leading advisory team. Our expertise lies in guiding clients on buying, selling, and raising growth finance for a range of privately owned businesses and their shareholders. With a strong reputation for completing high-quality transactions, we are nationally recognised as the 5th largest firm for transaction volume creating a platform for growth. Our deals range from £1 million to £250 million, and clients choose us for our interpersonal skills, extensive experience, and high-intensity deal management.

We are looking for a bright, talented individual who has experience leading and managing projects, with an existing network of professional contacts, to originate deals and contribute to the strategic direction of the department. The individual should be at a point where they are or can quickly become a key interface for clients with director/partner support as needed. The role will involve leading and managing corporate finance projects, from origination through to completion, including managing all elements of financial analysis, preparation of deliverables, and full project management, managing and developing more junior team members, and taking an active part in networking and deal origination, including a focus on a preferred business sector. All with support from the CF team. The candidate will need strong interpersonal skills, excellent project management capabilities, and commercial awareness. The candidate will work closely with clients and will be involved in corporate acquisitions, disposals, management buyouts, management buy-ins, and fundraising.

This position is ideal for an experienced Corporate Finance professional who enjoys building relationships, providing high-quality service, working in a dynamic team, and being rewarded for delivery of projects.

The important work you will be doing:

• Managing and leading transactions by taking responsibility for project management and client interactions with support from the team where required
• Liaising with transaction stakeholders including opposing advisors, legal teams, due diligence providers, tax advisers, and other intermediaries
• Supporting transaction strategy and negotiations
• Managing deal origination, creating ideas to generate new business
• Commercial analysis of individual businesses including preparation of marketing materials and other documentation including pitches, information memorandums, management presentations, and strategic review papers
• Undertaking financial analysis including valuations, private equity returns models, leverage buy-out models, and assessing the financial impact of transactions
• Building and maintaining relationships with the M&A community, including private equity, funders, corporates, law firms, and other advisers
• Supporting and challenging junior team members on research, analyzing industry and sector trends, and stepping in to support as needed
• Actively participating in the CF team’s strategy and strategic direction

The skills and experience you will bring:

• ACA, CFQ, or ACCA qualified
• Experience within M&A from a reputable IB / CF Boutique / Professional Services firm within an Advisory team
• Strong commercial and financial acumen; operating strategically but with attention to detail
• Proven time and project management skills
• Spreadsheet/modelling experience and a logical, analytical mind with an ability to gently challenge junior members of the team on financial modelling
• Exceptional communication skills including gaining the confidence and respect of clients and referrers to become a key contact point, combined with clear succinct report writing
• Team player; embracing and supporting all team members, doing the right thing, and managing expectations
• Aptitude and desire for business development
• A strong desire to progress and develop your career

Why PKF Smith Cooper?

• Our culture, built on our values – Engage, Empower, and Excel – encourages initiative, personal growth, and collaboration, celebrated through our Kudos Reward Scheme
• Partners actively support and champion your professional development and progression
• Work with ambitious businesses across various sectors, ensuring diverse and dynamic work
• Multi-award-winning firm ranked 12th in UK fee income in the Accountancy Age Top 50+50

PKF International

As part of PKF International, a large global network in 150 countries, we share ideas, expertise, and resources to serve clients better, offering personalized services and global connectivity.

What's in it for you?

Our benefits include flexible working, generous leave, recognition schemes, social events, referral bonuses, life assurance, retail discounts, and healthcare cashback.

How to apply?

Apply now by uploading your CV and cover letter via our portal. For questions, contact the People team at email[emailprotected] or call 01332 332021. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds but cannot accept visa-dependent candidates. No agency applications unless contacted directly.