Corporate Finance Manager

We’re working with a reputable and growing corporate finance advisory firm based in Birmingham city centre, a client we know well with a strong mid-market reputation and active deal pipeline. They’re looking to appoint a Corporate Finance Manager to lead transactions day to day, managing multiple live mandates end to end while working closely with Directors and Partners, with a clear pathway to Director level. Key Responsibilities * Act as the day-to-day lead on buy-side, sell-side, MBO, MBI and fundraising transactions. * Manage end-to-end deal processes, from initial scoping and marketing strategy through to completion. * Lead the preparation of Information Memoranda, financial analysis, valuation materials, teasers and management presentations. * Coordinate buyer, investor and lender engagement, including NDAs, process letters, management meetings and data room management. * Support negotiations on valuation, structure and key commercial terms, including Heads of Terms and SPA considerations. * Build, review and challenge complex financial models, including integrated forecasts, valuations and scenario analysis. * Analyse historic performance, forecast assumptions and key value drivers to support transaction strategy. * Support the structuring of equity and debt funding solutions alongside funders and advisers. * Lead and coordinate financial, tax, legal and commercial due diligence processes. * Act as the central point of contact between clients, buyers/investors, funders and external advisers. * Assist with completion mechanics, including sources and uses, equity bridges and completion accounts. * Build trusted relationships with business owners, private equity houses, lenders and professional advisers. * Support training, coaching and knowledge sharing within the team. Skills & Experience * Strong experience in corporate finance, M&A or transaction advisory within the UK mid-market. * Proven track record of leading transaction execution across multiple deal types. * Advanced financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills. * Experience managing multiple stakeholders and advisers simultaneously. * Commercially minded with strong written and verbal communication skills. * Confident, client-facing professional able to operate at business owner and investor level. * Experience managing and developing junior team members. * ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent professional qualification preferred. What’s on Offer * Competitive base salary with a deal-linked bonus. * Exposure to high-quality mid-market transactions. * Clear progression route towards Director level