Corporate Finance Manager

UHY Farrelly Dawe White Limited; Balbriggan; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Generous holiday allowance

Volunteering day

CPD hours funded

CSR/ESG committees

Job summary

UHY FDW, a leading Top 20 audit and advisory firm, seeks a Corporate Finance Manager for its Balbriggan/Dublin Centre advisory team. The role is full-time, hybrid, with four office days and Friday home working. You will manage mid-market engagements and support growth of the Corporate Finance service offering.

Reporting to the Corporate Finance Director, you will deliver high‑quality advisory services, supervise staff, and build trusted client relationships across high-profile SME portfolios.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CFA qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years in corporate finance, transaction services, audit, advisory or investment banking.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical capabilities.
• Experience managing corporate finance transactions from start to finish.
• Ability to prepare client reports and present findings to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of corporate finance engagements from planning through to completion.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members and contribute to their development.
• Build relationships with business owners, management teams and key stakeholders.
• Liaise with clients, financial institutions, legal advisers and others during assignments.
• Prepare and review financial models, valuations and transaction reports tailored to mid‑market/SME clients.
• Maintain technical knowledge through CPD and professional body requirements.
• Contribute to business development, including proposals and pitches.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CFA

Financial modelling

Valuation

M&A advisory

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CFA

Job description

UHY FDW is a leading Top 20 audit, accountancy, advisory and taxation practice in Dublin and the North East of Ireland and a member of UHY, a global accountancy network ranked among the Top 20 networks worldwide.

Over the past decade, UHY FDW has evolved into one of the most progressive and forward-thinking firms in the market. The firm has built a strong market presence in Dublin and the North East driven by its exceptionally talented workforce, strategic leadership, and early adoption of innovative technologies. Today, we are recognised as a trendsetter within the sector.

We are proud to be a people-focused organisation and recognise that attracting and retaining high-calibre professionals is key to our continued success. Our team of seven directors and over 80 staff deliver a first-class service across four offices, supporting a diverse client base at local, national and international levels. Guided by our purpose "Achieve a Better Future Together" we are excited to continue expanding our team with talented individuals who share our ambition and values.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Finance Manager to join our Advisory team in Balbriggan/Dublin City Centre. This is a full-time, permanent position operating on a hybrid basis, with four days per week in the office and the flexibility to work from home on Fridays.

Reporting to the Corporate Finance Director, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality corporate finance and transaction advisory services to a portfolio of mid-market and SME clients. You will manage transactions from initial planning through to completion, build trusted relationships with business owners and management teams, and support the continued growth of our Corporate Finance service offering.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their career within a dynamic and expanding professional services firm.

What You'll Be Working On

As a Corporate Finance Manager, you will gain exposure to a broad range of practical advisory and transaction services for privately owned, mid-market and SME businesses, including:

• Financial modelling and forecasting.
• Independent business reviews.
• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory.
• Business plan preparation and strategic planning.
• Fundraising, debt negotiation and refinancing.
• Corporate restructuring, including both formal and informal restructuring assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of corporate finance engagements for mid-market and SME clients from planning through to completion.
• Supervise, mentor and support a junior team member, providing technical guidance and contributing to their professional development, including performance reviews where appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business owners, management teams and key client stakeholders, ensuring an exceptional standard of client service at all times.
• Liaise directly with clients, financial institutions, legal advisers and other stakeholders throughout assignments.
• Prepare and review financial models, business valuations, transaction reports and other client deliverables tailored to the needs of mid-market and SME businesses.
• Maintain and develop your technical knowledge through continuous professional development and fulfil the requirements of your professional body.
• Assist with business development activities, including preparing proposals, pitching for new work and participating in presentations to prospective mid-market and SME clients.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the Corporate Finance team and service offering.
• Attend internal meetings, technical updates and training sessions as required.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role, as requested by the Director.
• Uphold the firm's values, professional standards, code of ethics and business conduct at all times.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• ACA, ACCA or CFA qualified (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in corporate finance, transaction services, audit, advisory or investment banking.
• Strong experience managing corporate finance transactions from commencement to completion.
• Excellent financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and commercial drivers.
• Experience preparing client reports and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with excellent commercial awareness and relationship-building skills. You'll have:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• The ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Experience leading and developing team members.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity and attention to detail.
• A collaborative approach with a genuine commitment to delivering outstanding client service.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive package with many supports and benefits, some of which we have listed:

• You will be offered a competitive salary based on your experience
• Paid Professional Membership
• Flexible working hours, with a four-and-a-half-day week (08:30 - 17:30 Monday - Thursday, 09:00 - 12:30 Friday)
• Generous holiday allowance with additional company days for Christmas and Easter holidays & the ability to build up 5 additional per annum
• Additional day of annual leave after 5 and 10 years of serviceUHY Network firm - Network & Travel opportunities
• Paid volunteering day to spend one day each year dedicated to a cause you care about
• Training and continuous learning & Funded CPD hours
• CSR, ESG and Social Committees offering funded social events
• Commission for introducing new clients and new team members
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Great teammates & Diverse and inclusive culture
• Discounts available with partners for gym membership, hotel bookings, retail, and more & Onsite Food Truck & Games Room

Our Values

UHY FDW believes in diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Our values are in line with our culture, guiding our team to have respect for oneself, their colleagues and clients, to communicate openly, to support teammates, uphold the highest ethical standards with commitment to achieving optimal results whilst exhibiting passion, enthusiasm and confidence.