Corporate Finance Assistant Director

• Extensive experience within corporate finance, M&A or transaction services, preferably within a mid-market or advisory environment
• Strong track record of leading or heavily contributing to successful deal execution
• ACA, ACCA or CFA qualified (or equivalent)
• Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build lasting client relationships
• Demonstrable experience in managing and developing junior staff
• Ambition to progress into a Director-level role in the near term

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-related bonus structure
• Birmingham-based role with hybrid working (typically 3-4 days in the office)
• Clear progression pathway to Director level
• Exposure to a strong pipeline of mid-market transactions
• Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of the Midlands team

Summary

• Award winning Corporate Finance team
• Career progression and increasing autonomy

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established corporate finance advisory boutique with a strong reputation for delivering mid-market transactions across the UK. The firm works closely with owner-managed businesses, private equity investors and corporates, providing tailored advice across M&A, disposals, acquisitions and strategic advisory engagements. With a growing Midlands presence, the team is looking to appoint an Assistant Director to support continued deal flow and expansion.

Job Description

• Lead the execution of corporate finance transactions from initial mandate through to completion
• Manage day-to-day client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders
• Support origination activity, including identifying and developing new business opportunities
• Oversee financial modelling, valuation analysis and preparation of marketing materials
• Mentor and develop junior team members, ensuring high-quality deliverables
• Work closely with senior leadership on strategic assignments and complex deals

The Successful Applicant

• Extensive experience within corporate finance, M&A or transaction services, preferably within a mid-market or advisory environment
• Strong track record of leading or heavily contributing to successful deal execution
• ACA, ACCA or CFA qualified (or equivalent)
• Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build lasting client relationships
• Demonstrable experience in managing and developing junior staff
• Ambition to progress into a Director-level role in the near term

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-related bonus structure
• Birmingham-based role with hybrid working (typically 3-4 days in the office)
• Clear progression pathway to Director level
• Exposure to a strong pipeline of mid-market transactions
• Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of the Midlands team