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.