Corporate Finance Manager

We re working with a reputable and growing corporate finance advisory firm based in Birmingham city centre, a client we know well with a strong mid-market reputation and active deal pipeline.

They re looking to appoint a Corporate Finance Manager to lead transactions day to day, managing multiple live mandates end to end while working closely with Directors and Partners, with a clear pathway to Director level.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day lead on buy-side, sell-side, MBO, MBI and fundraising transactions.
• Manage end-to-end deal processes, from initial scoping and marketing strategy through to completion.
• Lead the preparation of Information Memoranda, financial analysis, valuation materials, teasers and management presentations.
• Coordinate buyer, investor and lender engagement, including NDAs, process letters, management meetings and data room management.
• Support negotiations on valuation, structure and key commercial terms, including Heads of Terms and SPA considerations.
• Build, review and challenge complex financial models, including integrated forecasts, valuations and scenario analysis.
• Analyse historic performance, forecast assumptions and key value drivers to support transaction strategy.
• Support the structuring of equity and debt funding solutions alongside funders and advisers.
• Lead and coordinate financial, tax, legal and commercial due diligence processes.
• Act as the central point of contact between clients, buyers/investors, funders and external advisers.
• Assist with completion mechanics, including sources and uses, equity bridges and completion accounts.
• Build trusted relationships with business owners, private equity houses, lenders and professional advisers.
• Support training, coaching and knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in corporate finance, M&A or transaction advisory within the UK mid-market.
• Proven track record of leading transaction execution across multiple deal types.
• Advanced financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and advisers simultaneously.
• Commercially minded with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident, client-facing professional able to operate at business owner and investor level.
• Experience managing and developing junior team members.
• ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

What s on Offer

• Competitive base salary with a deal-linked bonus.
• Exposure to high-quality mid-market transactions.
• Clear progression route towards Director level.

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