M&A / Corporate Finance Manager opportunity within a reputable Corporate Finance Advisory Practice offering exposure to good deal volume and involvement in all aspects of SME and mid-market transactions.
THE COMPANY
An established Corporate Finance Advisory practice with a strong Manchester & Northwest presence and a well earned reputation for M&A, MBO and EOT deals within the SME and lower / mid-market space (£1m - £30m EV deals). The firm has grown its deal capacity and fee income significantly in recent years and experienced its strongest years post-pandemic, 2024/25 is shaping up to be their best year yet.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Strong deal flow and a focus on long-term succession plans have combined to create a new opportunity for a Corporate Finance professional which will involve supporting Directors with all aspects of deal processes and lead advisory work on a range of transactions.
As an M&A / Corporate Finance Manager your responsibilities will include the following:
- Conducting Buyer and Target Research work
- Preparing key documents & materials including Information Memoranda, Market Analysis, Financial Forecasts and Funding Proposals
- Managing Data Room and Financial Modelling of scenarios
- Supporting deal processes and contacting buyers and vendors
- Supporting Lead Advisory negotiations and project managing Sellside M&A transactions through to completion.
- Liaising regularly with clients during deal processes to maintain momentum
- Building a network with Private Equity Investors, Lawyers and Funders
Over the next few years you can expect to progress your career towards Director level as part of the firm's long-term succession plan.
You can expect:
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- Involvement in a variety of interesting lower-mid market transactions
- Long term career progression
THE PERSON
You will be a Corporate Finance Advisory professional able to demonstrate the following:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA)
- Background within Top / Mid-Tier Practice or independent M&A Firm
- 2 - 3 years M&A / Corporate Finance experience in the Lower / Mid-market
- A strong desire to develop your M&A / Corporate Finance career as far as Director
If you are a Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA) with current experience in M&A / Corporate Finance (2-3 years ideally) and seek an opportunity to progress your career within a leading Advisory Firm please contact Alastair McLean at Lucas McLean Recruitment to discuss this unique opportunity.