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OverviewCorporate Finance Director (Open to Partner) – Exeter office. A key leadership role in a highly regarded, fast-growing professional services firm with a strong footprint in the South West. The firm provides strategic deal advisory services to entrepreneurial SMEs through larger corporates. This role offers scope to shape and grow the regional Corporate Finance presence and a route to Partnership.
About UsAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join a professional services firm with an established advisory team and a rapidly expanding Corporate Finance offering. The firm supports collaborative senior leadership, MandA, debt advisory, and due diligence, along with a culture focused on development and inclusivity.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a broad range of Corporate Finance transactions, including MandA, MBOs, equity and debt fundraising, due diligence, and strategic advisory work
Serve as a senior point of contact for clients throughout the deal lifecycle, providing commercially focused and innovative advice
Oversee multiple engagements simultaneously, ensuring high-quality project delivery within time-sensitive deadlines
Develop and maintain strong networks, proactively identifying and securing new business opportunities
Mentor and lead a team of Corporate Finance professionals, supporting their development and contributing to a positive team culture
Collaborate with Partners and Directors across the firm to drive the Corporate Finance service line forward
Contribute to the wider strategy and leadership of the Exeter office and advisory division
Stay up to date with market trends and maintain a strong commercial understanding of key sectors and funding environments
Requirements
ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with significant post-qualified experience in Corporate Finance
Strong track record of leading successful MandA and other advisory transactions
Previous experience managing and growing a Corporate Finance team or function
Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to oversee multiple live transactions
Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to business development
Commercially astute with a strong understanding of deal structures, valuation, funding, and transaction processes
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, people-led environment
Defined progression path with opportunities to advance to Partner level
Commitment to personal and professional development through internal training programmes
Inclusive and flexible working environment, welcoming applications for part-time and home-based arrangements
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance
Industries
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