Associate Director - Corporate Finance

WE Charity; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe Ireland is seeking an Associate Director to lead the Corporate Finance department, overseeing senior-level client engagements and complex transactions.

You will manage origination, due diligence, valuations, and debt advisory while developing new business, mentoring teams and delivering high-quality advisory services to owner-managed businesses and corporates across Ireland.

Qualifications

• ACCA/CFA or equivalent professional qualification with at least five years post-qualification experience.
• Significant corporate finance, transaction services or related advisory experience.
• Experience leading complex corporate finance or transaction assignments.
• Evidence of business development, proposal or relationship development.
• Excellent financial analysis and modelling skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication, incl. reports and presentations (PowerPoint).
• Proven project management and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to translate analysis into advice.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate finance assignments from origination through to reporting and completion, including M&A advisory, due diligence, valuations and debt advisory.
• Provide consultative advice to clients and Partners within agreed timeframes.
• Lead and manage cross-functional project teams and workflows to deliver high-quality client service on time.
• Oversee tenders and fee proposals, attend client meetings, and maintain up-to-date records.
• Own and drive business development targets and secure new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with Partners to originate opportunities and grow client portfolios.
• Generate thought leadership relevant to clients and prospects in Corporate Finance.
• Proactively manage WIP/Debtor Ledger per Crowe policies.
• Participate in department and firm strategy; stay informed on market developments.
• Deliver training to team members and support career development.
• Mentor and motivate teams, providing feedback and engaging in PM initiatives.
• Foster a positive work environment to attract and retain top talent.
• Understand authority levels to ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

ACCA/CFA

Senior CF experience

Leading complex deals

BD/Origination

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Commercial judgement

Team leadership

Education

ACCA/CFA or equivalent

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

JOBSPECIFICATION

JobTitle:AssociateDirector-CorporateFinance

Reportingto:ManagingPartner

Base:40MespilRoad

Contracttype:Fulltime/Permanent

ABOUTCROWEIRELAND

Crowe is a leading business advisory and accountancy firm, ranking among the top 10 firms in Ireland.
The firm currently has 19 partners and over 200 staff and provides audit, tax, advisory and consulting services to a broad range of indigenous and international businesses, owner-managed companies and not-for-profit organisations.

Crowe Ireland is an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the world's leading accounting and advisory networks, comprising more than 770 offices, 42,000 professionals and member firms across over 150 countries. This global reach enables us to combine deep local market knowledge with international expertise, providing clients with access to specialist advice and cross-border support wherever required.

Crowe's corporate finance department advises clients on significant transactions and strategic decisions, including acquisitions, disposals, financial due diligence, valuations, transaction structuring, financing and related corporate advisory matters.

We offer a broad range of services to clients, including strategic advisory, fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, and business valuations.

ROLEPURPOSE

TheAssociateDirectorwillhaveaseniormanagementrolewithinthefirmsCorporateFinancedepartment.

They will be responsible for leading and delivering corporate finance assignments, managing client relationships and project teams, developing new business and contributing to the continued growth of the department.

Thesuccessfulcandidatewillcombinestrongtechnicalandanalyticalcapabilitieswithcommercialjudgement,senior-levelclientmanagementskillsandaprovenabilitytomanagecomplexprojects.TheywillworkcloselywithpartnersandcolleaguesacrossCorporateFinanceandthewiderfirm.

The role requires a senior professional who can provide clear oversight while remaining actively involved in assignments. This includes shaping the analytical approach, challenging significant assumptions, identifying transaction implications and ensuring that clients receive concise, practical and decision-relevant advice.

We are seeking an ambitious, high - performing candidate to work within our busy and dynamic Corporate Finance department.

KEYRESULTAREAS

1. Lead corporate finance assignments from origination and scoping through to reporting, negotiation support and completion including M&A advisory (sell-side and buy side), transaction due diligence, valuations and debt advisory.
2. Proactively and reactively provide consultative advice to clients and Partners on specific projects and deliver within the agreed specified timeframes.
3. Leadandmanagerelevantcross-functionalprojectteamsandworkflowplansinordertodeliverahigh-qualityclientservicewithinthespecifiedtimescales.
4. Leadandmanagethecompletionoftendersandfeeproposals,attendclientmeetings,presentandmaintainuptodaterecords.
5. Take ownership of own business development portfolio and business development targets which will have an agreed mix of current and new clients. Proactively pitch for new business and drive growth of the firm.
6. Work alongside and support Partners to originate new business opportunities and proactively develop and maintain new and existing client portfolios, relationships and key intermediaries.
7. Generatethoughtleadershipofrelevancetoclients,contactsandprospectsoftheCorporateFinancedepartment.
8. ProactivelymanageWIP/DebtorLedgerinkeepingwithCrowe'spolicies.
9. Proactively participate in the department and firm strategy. Keep abreast with the market, client, technical developments and associate bodies activities to ensure Crowe's activities are aligned.
10. Deliver on and off the job training to team members to improve business processes and support career development for colleagues.
11. Manage, mentor and motivate the teams ensuring that constructive feedback is provided following assignments and fully participate in all Performance Management initiatives as required.
12. Proactivelybuildapositiveworkenvironmenttoattract,train,developandretainexceptionalpeople.
13. BefullyconversantandunderstandtheauthoritylevelsofthisroleandthoseofallrelevantstakeholderstoensurefullcompliancewithCrowe'spolicies,proceduresandregulations.

PERSONSPECIFICATION

EssentialKnowledge&Skills:-

• ACA,ACCA,CFAorequivalentprofessionalqualification,togetherwithatleastfiveyears’relevantpost-qualificationexperience.
• Significant corporate finance, transaction services or related advisory experience gained in professional practice, investment, banking or an appropriate corporate environment.
• Demonstrableexperienceofleadingcomplexcorporatefinanceortransaction-relatedassignments.
• Evidenceofcontributingtobusinessdevelopment,proposalpreparationorrelationshipdevelopment.
• Excellentanalyticalskills-especiallyfinancialanalysisandfinancialmodelling.
• Provenverbalandwrittencommunicationskills-especiallyinreportwritingandPowerPointpresentations.
• ProvenprojectManagementskillsandexperience.Mustenjoymanagingawiderangeofmultipletasks/projectsatanyonetime.
• Strongcommercialjudgementandanabilitytoconvertdetailedanalysisintoclear,decision-relevantadvice.
• Provenabilitytoworkinateamorientatedenvironment.

Essentialcompetencies:-

• BusinessDevelopment: A strategic thinker who demonstrates empathy with client needs, takes ownership of their development, and seeks way to improve. Keeps abreast of developments in this sector and actively builds relationships through networking and other business development activity.
• PeopleLeadership: Proven ability to listen, build rapport, influence and develop strong working relationships. Demonstrate experience of leading, managing and developing teams of professionals.
• PracticeManagement: Proven ability to focus on performance, meeting deadlines and producing results. A proven decision maker, evidence of sound judgement and common sense.
• ClientLeadership: Strongnetworker. Displaysconfidentiality,confidence,agilityandaffinitywithclientandsectorspecialisms.

WORKINGINCROWEIRELANDCORPORATEFINANCE

Crowe's approach is practical, commercial and responsive. The department invests time in understanding the client's ambitions and the realities shaping the decision, then assembles the appropriate expertise and adapts the work as the assignment develops.

Corporate Finance assignments are generally senior-led and focused on producing clear insights rather than unnecessarily lengthy outputs. The team seeks to identify the matters most likely to influence value, risk, financing or negotiations and to communicate those matters promptly and clearly.

Theroleoffers:

• DirectinvolvementinIrishmid-markettransactionsandstrategicadvisoryassignments.
• Accesstoabroadrangeofowner-managedbusinesses,corporates,investors,lendersandprofessionaladvisers.
• OpportunitiestoworkacrossCorporateFinance,Taxandotherspecialistdisciplines.
• Significantsenior-levelclientexposureandresponsibility.
• Scopetodevelopanareaofsectorortechnicalspecialisation.
• Anopportunitytooriginatebusinessandbuildapersonalmarketprofile.
• Ameaningfulroleindevelopingpeople,improvingservicesandshapingthefuturedirectionofthedepartment.

EQUALOPPORTUNITY

Crowe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Crowe is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don't regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

AGENCYPOLICY

Crowe Ireland endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, at times when we do need to engage with recruitment agencies, we operate within a preferred supplier list (PSL). We only work and partner with recruitment suppliers where our agreed contractual terms fully in place. If unsolicited CVs are received from any agency not on our PSL, then we will not be liable for payment of introduction fees.