Corporate Finance Director

3 days ago

Stretford, United Kingdom Aimee Willow Connex Full time

As a Director in our team you will use your deep technical knowledge to lead the process of closing transactions, as well as playing a very active role supporting the firm’s Partners in developing new business. You will have direct line management responsibility for a team of Executives and Managers, guiding and nurturing these team members to achieve agreed objectives. You will work with a variety of Partners on a broad spectrum of transactions.

You will be part of an experienced and dynamic Corporate Finance team, working on lower-mid market deals (targeting £10m to £60m EV with scope for larger where opportunity allows) advising primarily owner-managed businesses. The role covers delivery of M&A, debt and equity fundraising transactions.

The role provides opportunity for promotion to Partner upon meeting certain development targets. We are keen to expand our Partner base and we would work with you to help you achieve this (should it be your goal).

You will be based our Manchester office, but with remote working opportunities for up to two days a week. Regular contact with the team is essential to ensure that you build strong working relationships and fully embrace this central role within our business.

About you

You be professionally qualified with a strong understanding of, and experience in, advising clients on both buy and sell side M&A work, as well as debt and equity fundraising. You will have led or managed numerous projects to a successful conclusion and you will have strong interpersonal skills and technical competence that enables you to deliver M&A and fundraising lead advisory services.

Your Responsibilities

Your main responsibility is to execute transactions using your technical knowledge and experience across all aspects of the deal cycle. More specifically, you will be expected to utilise the team around you to deliver in the most efficient way possible:

• Client marketing materials, including confidential information memorandums and management presentations;

• Financial analysis and detailed financial modelling;

• Detailed and thoughtful valuations;

• Buyer and funder lists (as well as making initial sales approaches);

• The management of buyer/funder bid deadlines;

• Virtual Data Rooms, and;

• Responding to enquiries and overseeing the due diligence process.

Individually you will be responsible for:

• Transaction project management;

• Resource planning, allocation and performance management of direct reports;

• Keeping Partners fully informed and supporting them in delivering excellent client service;

• Leading negotiations on deal closing matters such as EV to EqV bridges including working capital normalisations, net debt items etc;

• SPA and funding document review and negotiation,

• Supporting junior members of the team by coaching to advance their learning and fulfil their potential.

In addition, you will have a strong desire to support the growth of the business and you will be proactive in:

• Identifying, building, and maintaining relationships with existing and prospective clients;

• Taking an active role in the development of new business relationships including preparation and delivery of presentations and pitches, and;

• Desire to contribute to the ongoing growth of our successful professional services firm.

Essential Skills

• Corporate Finance knowledge and experience, gained in practice.

• Working closely with clients to foster relationships and provide trusted commercial and professional advice.

• Project managing a range of time-critical assignments from start through to completion.

• Deal execution, including client management, leading negotiations, providing advice and delegating work.

• Experience of valuations in the context of M&A transactions.

• Good business analytical skills, report writing and financial analysis.

• Strong technical skills including a good working knowledge of common tax issues arising on the sale of owner managed businesses.

• Experience of building and maintaining relationships with clients and being proactive in seeking business development opportunities, while also helping to identify and progress opportunities with new/existing clients.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Sound judgement.

• Working ethically, respecting risk management and compliance.

Qualifications And Experience

• Professional qualification ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) essential;

• A minimum of 8 years PQE in Corporate Finance (lead advisory).

• Experience of leading transactions to completion.

• Currently working in a CF advisory team either as a Director or Associate Director showing great potential.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced professional who is seeking a fresh opportunity. Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for people who also believe in these values to achieve success for our clients.

Remuneration Package

• Competitive salary

• Bonus scheme

• Equity Incentive (EMI scheme)

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