Corporate Finance Manager Job West Bromwich area,Oldbury England UK,Finance & Banking

We are a growing, ambitious accountancy practice seeking to appoint a Corporate Finance Manager to develop our corporate finance offering.

This is a high-impact role in a lean business, working directly with the partners to:

Build a scalable corporate finance function

Deliver high-quality advisory work across the full deal lifecycle

Drive fee growth and originate new opportunities

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the firm's future, with a clear route to leadership .

Key Responsibilities

Deal Execution & Technical Delivery

Manage corporate finance engagements across:
Business disposals (trade sales, exit planning)
Acquisitions and buy-side advisory
Management buyouts (MBOs) and Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs)
Financial due diligence (vendor and buy-side)
Business valuations and strategic option reviews
Debt and equity fundraising
Work will typically involve:
Financial modelling and valuation analysis
Preparation of Information Memoranda and reports
Managing data rooms and due diligence processes
Liaising with clients, banks, lawyers, and other stakeholders
Identifying key risks, value drivers, and deal adjustments

Client Management

Act as day-to-day lead adviser on transactions
Build strong relationships with owner-managed businesses
Translate technical analysis into clear commercial advice
Manage client expectations, timelines, and deliverables

Business Development & Growth

Drive origination of new corporate finance work from:
Existing client base
Professional introducers (banks, lawyers, IFAs)
Lead proposals, pitches, and networking activity
Identify cross-selling opportunities with accounts, tax, and audit teams

Team Leadership & Development

Manage and mentor junior staff (analysts/managers)
Review work outputs and maintain quality standards
Provide technical coaching on:
Deal structuring
Financial analysis
Report writing
Support recruitment as the team grows

Strategic Contribution

Work with partners to:
Define the corporate finance strategy
Develop service propositions and pricing
Improve processes and delivery frameworks
Contribute to wider firm growth and positioning

Person Specification

Essential Experience
- Proven experience in corporate finance or transaction services
- Strong track record across M&A / advisory engagements
- Experience managing multiple projects and delivering to deadlines
- Demonstrable client-facing and stakeholder management experience
Technical Skills
- Advanced financial modelling and valuation capability
- Strong understanding of:
  Deal structures
- Financial due diligence
- Working capital / net debt analysis
- High-quality report writing and commercial insight
Qualifications
- ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) - essential
- Additional corporate finance qualifications advantageous
Personal Attributes
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build something
- Strong commercial awareness and client focus
- Confident communicator with gravitas at senior level
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Ambitious and motivated by long-term equity participation

What Makes This Role Different

Direct partner exposure - no siloed mid-tier structure
Full deal cycle involvement - from origination to completion
Real influence on strategy and growth
Opportunity to build a corporate finance brand within a growing firm

Remuneration & Incentives

Base salary: £60,000

Significant performance bonus linked to:
Personal billings
Deal success
Origination