Partner - Corporate Finance

Wilkins Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading professional services organisation to identify an exceptional individual for a newly created leadership position.

This pivotal role involves the ground-up establishment and expansion of a vital new business unit focused on corporate transactions, offering substantial independence in charting its course.

The role will predominantly work remotely so can be based anywhere in the UK with access to the various office hubs.

• Become a key member of the senior leadership, directly shaping overall firm direction.
• Design, build, and expand a comprehensive suite of transaction-related services.
• Serve a broad spectrum of clients, including privately held companies, family enterprises, and rapidly growing ventures across a multitude of industries, from traditional manufacturing to cutting-edge professional and service sectors.
• Utilise the firm's established reputation and deep client connections to generate significant deal flow.

• Extensive experience in corporate finance, with in-depth knowledge of the UK transaction market.
• A powerful professional network and keen commercial insight.
• Demonstrated leadership in building and developing high-performing teams.
• A strong desire to build a premier function within a supportive, entrepreneurial environment.

• Oversee and execute corporate finance engagements from initial client contact to successful closure.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team.
• Proactively cultivate new business through personal networks and strategic outreach.
• Champion cross-functional collaboration to deliver holistic client solutions.
• Enhance the firm's market visibility and client engagement as a prominent external voice.
• Provide expert counsel on strategic planning, including exit preparedness and growth initiatives.
• Play a significant role in the firm’s operational advancement and long‑term expansion objectives.