Corporate Finance Assistant Manager or Executive

A well-established firm of chartered accountants and business advisors is seeking a Corporate Finance Executive to join their Strategic Corporate Finance team. Known for providing exceptional training, personal growth, and career engagement opportunities, the firm promotes a "smart-working" culture that allows flexibility in choosing when and where you work while maintaining excellent client care.

The Strategic Corporate Finance team offers insight-led strategies to ambitious organisations, supporting every stage of their business lifecycle. Services include financial modelling, due diligence, M&A growth, business owner exit strategies, and company valuations. With growing demand, particularly in valuations, this role promises varied and engaging projects.

Role Overview: As a Corporate Finance Executive / Assistant Manager, you will:

• Prepare valuation working papers, reports, and presentations.
• Assist in preparing reports for litigious matters and expert evidence.
• Support small to mid-market deals through financial due diligence, information memoranda, and financial models.
• Deliver buy-side and sell-side advisory engagements.
• Analyse financial statements and deal documentation.
• Review legal documents like sale and purchase agreements.
• Assist clients with completion procedures, including cash and net debt analysis.
• Conduct market research for company valuations and potential buyers or targets.

The successful candidate

• ACA qualified or CFA qualification, and experience in a client-facing role with SME/owner-managed businesses.

Rewards and salary

• 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days).
• Private medical (Assistant Manager level).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 4x life assurance.
• All employee share scheme.
• Family-friendly policies (e.g., paid time off for dependants).
• 2 days paid for volunteering.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with shopping discounts.

Join a team that has been recognised with multiple awards for their commitment and hard work. If you are passionate about a career within corporate finance I would love to hear from you.

Please contact Cara Whyte at Hays

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