Corporate Finance Assistant Manager or Executive

A well-established firm of chartered accountants and business advisors is seeking a Corporate Finance Executive to join their Strategic Corporate Finance team. Known for providing exceptional training, personal growth, and career engagement opportunities, the firm promotes a "smart-working" culture that allows flexibility in choosing when and where you work while maintaining excellent client care.

The Strategic Corporate Finance team offers insight-led strategies to ambitious organisations, supporting every stage of their business lifecycle. Services include financial modelling, due diligence, M&A growth, business owner exit strategies, and company valuations. With growing demand, particularly in valuations, this role promises varied and engaging projects.

Role Overview:

As a Corporate Finance Executive / Assistant Manager, you will:

1. Prepare valuation working papers, reports, and presentations.
2. Assist in preparing reports for litigious matters and expert evidence.
3. Support small to mid-market deals through financial due diligence, information memoranda, and financial models.
4. Deliver buy-side and sell-side advisory engagements.
5. Analyse financial statements and deal documentation.
6. Review legal documents like sale and purchase agreements.
7. Assist clients with completion procedures, including cash and net debt analysis.
8. Conduct market research for company valuations and potential buyers or targets.

The successful candidate

• ACA qualified or CFA qualification, and experience in a client-facing role with SME/owner-managed businesses.

Rewards and salary

• 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days).
• Private medical (Assistant Manager level).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 4x life assurance.
• All employee share scheme.
• Family-friendly policies (e.g., paid time off for dependants).
• 2 days paid for volunteering.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with shopping discounts.

Join a team that has been recognised with multiple awards for their commitment and hard work. If you are passionate about a career within corporate finance, I would love to hear from you.

Please contact Cara Whyte at Hays - Cara Whyte