Senior Director, Corporate Finance & Deal Origination

Heligan Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Heligan Group in Birmingham is seeking a senior corporate finance professional who prioritizes leadership as highly as deal execution. You will direct and develop analysts, manage day-to-day project delivery across the transaction cycle, and shape client engagement from marketing through due diligence and negotiation.

You will also help originate opportunities, build market relationships, and mentor junior team members, taking ownership of problems and guiding teams with a can-do attitude in a

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in corporate finance across IB, Big4, PE, or M&A boutiques.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, or equivalent.
• Strong financial modelling and financing structures knowledge.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; ability to present clear business-cases.
• Experience using AI tools such as Claude to support engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop analysts; manage and review their work.
• Lead project teams on deals across the transaction cycle.
• Originate relationships and generate fee income; lead on targeting and pitching.

Skills

Corporate finance experience

Financial modelling

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior staff

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Education

ACA or CFA

Tools

Claude AI

Job description

Heligan Group in Birmingham is seeking a senior corporate finance professional who prioritizes leadership as highly as deal execution. You will direct and develop analysts, manage day-to-day project delivery across the transaction cycle, and shape client engagement from marketing through due diligence and negotiation.

You will also help originate opportunities, build market relationships, and mentor junior team members, taking ownership of problems and guiding teams with a can-do attitude in a