Corporate Finance Assistant Manager

Are you a
qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) looking for your next challenge? Do you love finding solutions to
clients’problems and adding value to their business
?

Our
Corporate Finance
team inthe East Midlands is growing, and we’re currently seeking an
Assistant Manager to join it on its journey. We are also considering Executive and Manager grade candidates.

About the team…

At Cooper Parry Corporate Finance, we’re not your typical advisory team. We’re bold, fast-moving, and deeply embedded in the sectors we serve, from healthcare and technology to business services and automotive. Our mission? To deliver transformational outcomes for ambitious entrepreneurs, management teams, and investors.

We advise business owners looking to sell, scale, or secure investment
, and we do it with flair. Whether it’s a company sale, divestment, private equity investment, or a management buyout, we lead clients through the process with precision, empathy, and relentless energy.

Our team is backed by REACH, a global M&A network spanning 30+ countries, giving us access to buyers and investors others simply can’t reach. We don’t just close deals — we build relationships, unlock value, and help clients navigate the emotional and financial journey of a transaction.

We’re proud of our Deal Origination team, who fuel our pipeline with sector insights and market intelligence, and we’re known for our high success rate, strong international reach, and deep understanding of value drivers across industries.

If you’re ready to join a team that’s redefining corporate finance with personality, purpose, and performance — this is your moment.

About the day to day…

You'll be working with
Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Private Equity Investors, Lawyers and other Advisors, getting stuck into a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities, that include:

• Market & Buyer Intelligence
  :
  Prepare comprehensive research to identify buyers/ investors and market research materials to support strategic outreach and investor engagement;
• Pitch Production
  :
  Support with production of pitch documents, including collating research on valuations, recent deals and potential buyers/targets;
• Supporting Transaction Execution
  :
  Assist in drafting high-quality deal documentation, including business plans and Information Memorandums (IMs), ensuring robust financial analysis and commercial insights are integrated to enhance business positioning and streamline due diligence;
• Due Diligence Coordination
  :
  Manage end-to-end due diligence processes, including data room setup, access control, and Q&A facilitation between clients and advisors, proactively identifying and escalating key risks or challenges and feeding into effective solutions;
• Project Management
  :
  Operate effectively under pressure, managing multiple concurrent projects and meeting tight deadlines with precision and professionalism;
• Business Development Contribution
  :
  Actively contribute to business development initiatives, including pitch preparation, pipeline tracking, and relationship management;
• Project Management
  :
  Operate effectively under pressure, managing multiple concurrent projects and meeting tight deadlines with precision and professionalism; and
• Network Expansion: Expand internal and external networks, gaining exposure to buy-side mandates, management advisory roles, private equity, and target meetings.

The role will also be designed to help you grow and develop through your career journey. With access to a wide range of knowledge to help push yourself further - from Managers to Partners, the team are always on hand to support you and your development.

At Cooper Parry, we’re
in it together
. All we ask of our people is that they
play all in
. You’ll continuously strive to
keep…