Corporate Finance Director

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Lucas Mclean Recruitment Limited Full time

Transaction Services Director opportunity within a leading UK Accountancy & Advisory Firm offering a chance to build and lead an M&A Transaction Services offering and progress to Partner in the next few years.

THE COMPANY

A leading full-solution Accountancy & Advisory Practice with a National office network and a strong presence in Manchester and the Northwest region. The firm is renowned as a leading Advisor to SME and Mid-market Corporate businesses, offering the highest quality Audit & Assurance, Tax Advisory, Restructuring and M&A / Corporate Finance solutions to its clients.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The firm continues to expand to meet client demands and is now looking to appoint a Corporate Finance Director to build and lead an M&A Transaction Services offering, focusing on the mid-market deal space (c.£5m - £100m EV deals) across the North of England. As the focal point for multiple offices acting for entrepreneurial SME and Mid-Market Corporate businesses, the opportunities to advise on Acquisitions, Mergers and Disposals will be numerous and a team operating across the North is envisaged over the next few years.

As Transaction Services Director your responsibilities will include:

  • Building and leading a Transaction Services offering across initially the Northwest region, based in Manchester
  • Managing a growing team of Transaction Services professionals and ensuring delivery of high-quality services to clients
  • Managing Financial Due Diligence processes including analysis of financial statements, assessment of risks and opportunities involved in proposed transactions
  • Providing Transaction Support expertise on M&A transactions, supporting in negotiations and deal structuring
  • Developing relationships with ABL's, Lenders, Credit Funds and PE / VC Investors operating in the lower / mid-market environment across the region
  • Initially project managing engagements, supported by a small team and leading from the front
  • Developing the Transaction Services offering into a high performing department within the firm, fostering strong working relationships with Partners and Offices to integrate Transaction Service offering into the firms activities across the region.

You can expect:

  • A competitive compensation package including annual bonus earnings based on growth
  • Great benefits package
  • Career progression to Partner

THE PERSON

You will be a Corporate Finance Advisory professional able to demonstrate the following:

  • ACA / ACCA Qualified Accountant with a background in either Top Tier Accountancy Practice or Independent Corporate Finance practice
  • Significant Corporate Finance (Transaction Services) experience, 5 - 7 years minimum
  • Good deal process management skills, able to manage relationships with clients, funders and other advisors
  • Strong team mentoring, development and leadership skills

If you are currently looking for a challenge that offers progression to Partner and a chance to build and lead a Transaction Services offering across the Northwest (and potentially beyond) please contact Alastair McLean at Lucas McLean Recruitment to discuss this unique opportunity.



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