Corporate Finance Associate Director/Director

About FRPAt FRP, we are a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 950 team members, including more than 100 partners, we specialise in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services, Financial Advisory and Restructuring Advisory. Operating from 35 offices across the UK, Isle of Man and Cyprus, we are dedicated to helping clients navigate complex and difficult situations to create, preserve, and recover value.Our approach is known for being honest, clear, and considered. We provide strategic solutions that cater to a broad range of businesses, from multinational organisations to small enterprises. Our commitment is to deliver expert advice and support, ensuring our clients can make informed decisions and achieve their goals.Job DescriptionJob Title: Associate Director/Director - Corporate FinanceLocation: ManchesterJob Type: Permanent – Full Time – OnsiteRole OverviewThe Associate Director/Director – Corporate Finance will work with a Director or Partner to lead the execution of transactions on a day-to-day basis, focusing on driving the transaction timetable. The role involves general project management, preparing and reviewing key documents, originating and delivering potential client ideas, developing pitch documents, and providing leadership to junior team members.Key ResponsibilitiesWorking with a Director or Partner, lead the execution of transactions on a day-to-day basis, focusing on driving the transaction timetableGeneral project management, working alongside and assisting more senior members of the team and directing the work of more junior members, providing detailed review of juniors' work prior to Director/Partner reviewPreparing or reviewing all key documents (IM, Business plan, Heads of Terms, financial models) and having input into deal strategy and tactics with Director/PartnerOriginate and deliver potential client ideas, identifying opportunities, opening and leveraging relationshipsLead the development of pitch documents and take a leading role in client pitchesDevelop your own business network with a view to increasing your origination capabilities over the medium term, including opportunities to present at seminars/eventsProvide leadership to junior team members producing Information Memoranda, financial models, and other transaction documentationTake ownership and responsibility for one or more team functions such as training, people development, quality, finances, etcDemonstrate strong understanding of deal rationale and provide insight on third parties to clients and partner/director accordinglyUse experience of deals to increase breadth of deal documents input to, including funds flow, SPA, Heads of Terms, locked box papersLead on take on and risk processes, ensuring compliance with regulations and FRP policies. Ensure client files are maintained appropriately and are compliant with FRP policy at CompletionIdentify potential deal opportunities and develop ideas for approaching and originating dealsDevelop your own business network with a view to increasing your origination capabilities over the medium termQualificationsACCA / ACA fully qualified or equivalentStrong experience in a corporate finance environment, including leading transactionsExperience with buyside, sellside, and MBO transactions, including private equityAbility to identify targets and prospects for M&A activityDegree educated and/or Chartered accountant with at least three years’ experienceAdvanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Strong Excel/financial modelling skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsFamiliarity with key financial data providers such as Capital IQ/BloombergAdditional InformationOur ValuesStraightforward: We provide clear, no-nonsense adviceConfident: Our guidance is backed by expertise and evidencePragmatic: We focus on practical solutions and tangible outcomesReal: We are professional yet approachable, understanding the challenges our clients faceOur Commitment to You and the EnvironmentAt FRP, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on the natural environment.We are always striving to improve in all areas – whether it’s our people, our clients, our planet or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape.We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture for our people. We maintain an Equal Opportunities Policy, ensuring that recruitment and employment decisions are based solely on the skills and experience required for our professional services — regardless of ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe every individual should have the opportunity to thrive.Our learning and development programmes enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers. We aim to empower our team members to each achieve their potential.We are committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We are emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.