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 Available
Manager
Ideal 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 Director
A 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
Director
A 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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