Strategic M&A Corporate Finance Executive

Cortus Advisory Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base + bonus

25 days annual leave + holidays

Birthday leave

Pension salary sacrifice

Medicash health plan

Cycle to work

Job summary

Cortus Advisory Group seeks a Corporate Finance Executive to join our CF team in Manchester. You will support engagement delivery, lead analysis, due diligence, and prepare deliverables with senior team support. Strong technical capability and commercial awareness are essential.

The role involves working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, with occasional travel across UK offices. ACA/ACCA and UK GAAP/IFRS knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification required.
• Strong financial analysis skills; understanding of UK GAAP/IFRS.
• Experience in audit, corporate finance, or financial analysis within a professional services environment.
• Ability to explain complex financial issues clearly; proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial statements and performance metrics to identify trends.
• Perform valuation analyses: DCF, precedent transactions, asset-based valuations.
• Deliver outputs through accurate financial modelling and reporting.
• Support due diligence processes and prepare transaction materials.
• Summarise buyer feedback and assist in client presentations.

Skills

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Financial analysis

Audit/CF experience

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Financial databases (M2M, FAME)

Job description

Cortus Advisory Group seeks a Corporate Finance Executive to join our CF team in Manchester. You will support engagement delivery, lead analysis, due diligence, and prepare deliverables with senior team support. Strong technical capability and commercial awareness are essential.

The role involves working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, with occasional travel across UK offices. ACA/ACCA and UK GAAP/IFRS knowledge are preferred.