Corporate Finance Manager

Description

Corporate Finance Manager

Manchester, 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 220 employees across 11 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 transactionsManage transactions including business sales, acquisitions, MBOs, MBIs, fundraising and shareholder exitsProject manage deal teams, transaction timetables and key workstreamsBuild strong relationships with business owners, management teams and senior stakeholdersPrepare and review financial models, valuations and transaction analysisDraft and review Information Memoranda, management presentations, Heads of Terms and other transaction documentationCoordinate financial, commercial, tax and legal due diligence processesLiaise with external advisers and internal colleagues across tax, wealth management, restructuring and other service linesSupport clients through negotiations and act as a trusted adviser throughout the transaction lifecycleIdentify opportunities to introduce complementary services across the wider organisationDevelop relationships with accountants, lawyers, wealth managers and other professional intermediariesSupport Partners and Directors with business development, pitches, proposals and new client opportunitiesDevelop and maintain a personal network within the regional SME business communityManage, coach and develop Executives and Analysts within the Corporate Finance teamContribute to the continued development and growth of the Corporate Finance offering

About You

ACA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent professional qualificationMinimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience within corporate finance, transaction services or a related advisory environmentProven experience of executing and completing SME or lower mid-market transactionsExperience across transactions such as business sales, acquisitions, MBOs, MBIs or fundraisingStrong financial modelling and valuation skillsGood understanding of accounting principles and their application within transactionsExperience working with owner-managed, entrepreneurial or family-owned businessesStrong commercial awareness with excellent analytical and problem-solving skillsProven ability to manage multiple transactions and competing deadlinesExperience supervising, mentoring or developing junior team membersExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsCommercially minded with the confidence to develop relationships and identify new business opportunitiesProactive, self-motivated and comfortable working autonomouslyCollaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across multiple service linesWillingness to travel to clients and other offices as required

What's on Offer

Competitive salary, depending on experienceOpportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the Corporate Finance functionExposure to a broad range of SME and lower mid-market transactionsOpportunity to work directly with business owners and senior stakeholdersClear progression and leadership opportunities within a growing professional services group25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional daysPension schemeHealth Cash PlanLife assurance at 4x salaryProfessional study and qualification supportEye testsRegular social events and team activitiesVolunteering opportunitiesEmployee discounts across a range of professional and personal services

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