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M&A / Corporate Finance Manager

Lucas Mclean Recruitment Limited
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Salary

£80,000 - £96,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The opportunity is for an M&A / Corporate Finance Manager within a reputable Corporate Finance Advisory Practice in Manchester, focusing on SME and mid-market transactions.
  • Candidates should have 2-3 years of M&A / Corporate Finance experience and be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA).
  • The role involves supporting Directors with deal processes, preparing key documents, and managing financial modeling and negotiations.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, alongside the potential for long-term career progression toward a Director level.
  • The firm has experienced significant growth and is on track for its best year yet in 2024/25, providing a dynamic environment for career development.

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.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.