Corporate Finance Manager

Corporate Finance Manager

London, England, United Kingdom (On-site)

£Competitive + Benefits

About the Company

W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high-calibre accounting professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established regional practices and multi-service professional groups, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive business performance.

We are partnering with a well-established, multi-service accountancy and professional services group with a strong regional presence across Yorkshire and Derbyshire and a growing Corporate Finance offering.

With over 250 employees across 8 offices, the organisation provides a comprehensive range of services including accountancy, financial services, wills and probate, commercial finance, residential mortgages and corporate finance.

The business has a strong people-focused culture built around collaboration, client service and doing the right thing for its people, clients and communities. With continued growth across its service lines, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where individual contribution is visible and there is genuine opportunity to shape the future direction of the business.

The Role

As a Corporate Finance Manager, you will play a key role in the delivery and execution of corporate finance transactions and advisory engagements across the SME and lower mid-market.

Working with businesses typically ranging from £1m to £50m in enterprise value, you will take day-to-day responsibility for transactions including business sales and disposals, MBOs and MBIs, acquisitions, fundraising and shareholder exits.

You will work closely with business owners and management teams, often supporting clients through significant and sometimes once-in-a-lifetime transactions. Alongside transaction execution, you will contribute to business development, relationship management and the continued growth of the Corporate Finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious corporate finance professional who wants to combine hands-on deal execution with client relationship management, business development and team leadership within a growing professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day delivery of a portfolio of SME and lower mid-market corporate finance transactions
Manage transactions including business sales, acquisitions, MBOs, MBIs, fundraising and shareholder exits
Project manage deal teams, transaction timetables and key workstreams
Build strong relationships with business owners, management teams and senior stakeholders
Prepare and review financial models, valuations and transaction analysis
Draft and review Information Memoranda, management presentations, Heads of Terms and other transaction documentation
Coordinate financial, commercial, tax and legal due diligence processes
Liaise with external advisers and internal colleagues across tax, wealth management, restructuring and other service lines
Support clients through negotiations and act as a trusted adviser throughout the transaction lifecycle
Identify opportunities to introduce complementary services across the wider organisation
Develop relationships with accountants, lawyers, wealth managers and other professional intermediaries
Support Partners and Directors with business development, pitches, proposals and new client opportunities
Develop and maintain a personal network within the regional SME business community
Manage, coach and develop Executives and Analysts within the Corporate Finance team
Contribute to the continued development and growth of the Corporate Finance offering

About You

ACA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent professional qualification
Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience within corporate finance, transaction services or a related advisory environment
Proven experience of executing and completing SME or lower mid-market transactions
Experience across transactions such as business sales, acquisitions, MBOs, MBIs or fundraising
Strong financial modelling and valuation skills
Good understanding of accounting principles and their application within transactions
Experience working with owner-managed, entrepreneurial or family-owned businesses
Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines
Experience supervising, mentoring or developing junior team members
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Commercially minded with the confidence to develop relationships and identify new business opportunities
Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable working autonomously
Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across multiple service lines
Willingness to travel to clients and other offices as required

What's on Offer

Competitive salary, depending on experience
Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the Corporate Finance function
Exposure to a broad range of SME and lower mid-market transactions
Opportunity to work directly with business owners and senior stakeholders
Clear progression and leadership opportunities within a growing professional services group
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
Pension scheme
Health Cash Plan
Life assurance at 4x salary
Professional study and qualification support
Eye tests
Regular social events and team activities
Volunteering opportunities
Employee discounts across a range of professional and personal services