Inhouse Corporate Finance Assistant Manager

Corporate Finance Assistant Manager - Inhouse

£50000 - £60000 + bonus

BirminghamA leading European buy-and-build platform is expanding its presence in the UK and is looking for an M&A Associate to join its growing team in Birmingham. Backed by a well-established investment firm, the company has a strong track record of acquiring and scaling founder-led businesses across Europe, with ambitions to accelerate its UK expansion through multiple acquisitions per year.

• Join the UK team at an early stage and be part of a high-volume M&A environment within a professional private equity-backed setting.
• Work for a rapidly growing European investment platform with an active acquisition strategy.
• Take ownership of the investment process, from sourcing to closing, including analysis, valuation, due diligence, and negotiations.
• Be part of a dynamic and entrepreneurial team, working alongside experienced professionals in a high-growth environment.
• Competitive salary package, including performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid working model, with opportunities to travel to target businesses and company offices across the UK and Europe.

• Support the UK M&A lead throughout the entire investment process.
• Identify and engage with potential acquisition targets, expanding the deal pipeline.
• Build and maintain relationships with financial advisors, industry experts, and business owners.
• Conduct financial analysis, due diligence, and valuation assessments of potential acquisitions.
• Prepare investment materials, presentations, and internal reports.
• Contribute to negotiations and, for smaller transactions, take ownership of deal execution.
• Play a key role in developing the UK M&A team's culture and operations.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business, finance, or a related field with strong academic performance.
• 1+ years of M&A experience, ideally within transaction services, private equity, or corporate finance.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and accounting skills, with experience analysing UK company financials (balance sheet, P&L, cash flow).
• Proven ability to manage due diligence processes and execute deals.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and results-driven with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel within the UK.

This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established investment platform at an exciting stage of its UK expansion. If you are looking for a hands-on role in a high-growth, deal-driven environment, we would love to hear from you.

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