Corporate Finance Director

Overview

You will lead and shape mid-market corporate finance advisory, owning client relationships and growth of a high-potential practice. The role sits at senior level, driving buy-side and sell-side M&A, due diligence, and deal structuring, with a clear path to Partnership. You will work with investors, lawyers, and corporates to win business and deliver high-quality transactions. Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial team focused on scaling a growing advisory service.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package

Responsibilities

• Lead buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions from origination to completion
• Deliver financial due diligence assignments for acquisitions, disposals, and buyouts
• Advise on deal structuring, completion mechanisms, earn-outs, and post-completion matters
• Collaborate with legal advisers, investors, and other stakeholders
• Build and manage relationships with corporates, PE firms, lawyers, and introducers
• Identify and win new mid-market opportunities; contribute to pitches and cross-selling
• Mentor and develop junior team members

Key requirements

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent
• Currently at Associate Director or Director level in a professional services firm
• Proven track record in mid-market M&A and financial due diligence
• Strong technical knowledge of transaction services, deal structuring, IFRS, and UK GAAP
• Commercially minded with demonstrated business development and relationship-building skills
• Motivated to build and shape a growing advisory practice

• Relationship-building
• Commercial mindset
• Leadership and mentoring
• Mid-market M&A
• Financial due diligence
• Deal structuring

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