Corporate Finance Opportunities - Manager to Director
Birmingham | Boutique | Entrepreneurial | High-Growth
Are you a driven corporate finance professional looking to accelerate your career in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial advisory environment?
A dynamic boutique corporate finance house based in Birmingham is expanding its senior team and is seeking exceptional talent at Manager, Associate Director and Director levels. With a strong deal pipeline, a collaborative culture, and genuine opportunities to shape the future of the firm, this is an ideal move for someone who wants more impact, autonomy and progression than a traditional corporate environment offers.
Why Join?*Entrepreneurial culture where you can influence strategy, win work, and help build the practice
*Rapid growth, creating real opportunities for progression up to Partner
*Exposure to a broad mix of deals including sell-side M&A, buy-side mandates, bolt-ons, debt advisory and growth capital
*A respected senior team with deep sector expertise and an established network
*A chance to build your own profile, originate your own relationships, and take true ownership of client delivery
Roles AvailableManagerIdeal for someone ready to step up from analyst/assistant manager level with increasing autonomy. Responsibilities include:
*Supporting deal execution end-to-end
*Running financial analysis, valuation work, and drafting IMs
*Taking ownership of key workstreams
*Managing and developing junior team members
*Contributing to client preparation and relationship support
Associate DirectorA senior delivery and client-facing role with growing responsibility for origination. Responsibilities include:
*Leading transactions and managing multi-disciplinary deal teams
*Running client relationships day-to-day
*Driving pitch materials, proposals and deal pipeline development
*Coaching and developing team members
*Supporting firm-wide strategy and business development initiatives
DirectorA leadership role for an experienced dealmaker looking to shape and grow a practice. Responsibilities include:
*Leading origination and maintaining a strong personal network
*Winning mandates and driving the firm’s growth strategy
*Overseeing multiple transactions simultaneously
*Providing strategic guidance to clients and managing board-level relationships
*Developing, mentoring and growing the team
*Playing a central role in the boutiques leadership, with a clear route to Partner
What We’re Looking For (All Levels)*Strong corporate finance experience-M&A, Corproate Development, debt advisory Acellerated M&A or similar
*A track record of high-quality deal execution
*Excellent financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills
*Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with clients
*A proactive, commercial, and entrepreneurial mindset
*Professional qualifications such as ACA/ACCA/CFA are beneficial but not essential
What’s on Offer?*Competitive salaries and performance-based bonuses
*Excellent benifits
*Clear and personalised progression pathways
*Opportunities to originate and build your own client base
*A collaborative, entrepreneurial team where your contribution truly matters
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