Head of Corporate Finance Transactions

4 days ago


Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom Entrepreneurs Hub Limited Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking a Head of Corporate Finance Transactions to join our growing corporate finance firm. As an ambitious deal maker, you will lead the strategy, evaluation, and execution of sell-side mandates. This role requires an experienced deal maker with a proven track record of completing M&A transactions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of leading, negotiating, and completing transactions.
  • Closely collaborate with cross-functional teams – working with both in-house teams and external professional partners to complete transactions in the best interests of the client.
  • Client-centric approach to managing mandates from start to finish by supporting new client onboarding.
  • Oversight and coordination of engagement and deliverables with your project team.
  • Ensure that deliverables are efficiently produced to a high quality.
  • Promote the client acquisition team to close and win new engagements.
  • Build, motivate, and support a high-performing team.
  • Develop, mentor, and help grow our team members.

Required Expertise

  • Significant experience in UK M&A within one or more sectors: Technology, Energy and Utilities, Industrials, Professional Services, Media, Consumer Goods, or Life Sciences.
  • A proven track record of leading, negotiating, and completing transactions.
  • Financial acumen, including expertise in financial modelling, valuation, and due diligence for M&A transactions.
  • Strategic leadership and excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organisation, internally and externally.
  • Ideal candidate should hold a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in finance, business, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred. Alternatively, ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience.

Benefits and Perks

You'll enjoy a competitive salary of £120,000-£150,000 per annum, commission on completed transactions, and an annual uncapped profit-linked company bonus scheme starting at 20% of base salary when the company achieves its annual target. You'll also get 25 days plus bank holidays.



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