Corporate Finance - Manager

Corporate Finance Manager At a Glance Corporate Finance | M&A Advisory 3-5 years PQE | ACA / ACCA qualified Belfast based | Hybrid working Competitive salary and benefits package Real deal exposure from day one About the Firm This is an opportunity to join one of Northern Ireland's most active and well-regarded corporate finance practices, sitting within a top-tier professional services firm with a strong regional presence and an established national and international network. The team has a proven track record of advising on some of the most significant M&A transactions in the Northern Ireland and Irish markets across a wide range of sectors. This is not a support role. You will be working directly on/leading live transactions from day one, with genuine responsibility and real client contact at a senior level. Why This Role Corporate finance at this level in Belfast is rare. The deal flow is strong, the team is experienced and the exposure you will get here - across the full deal lifecycle, working with ambitious owner-managed businesses, private equity and institutional clients - is difficult to replicate elsewhere in the market. You will be involved in everything from early-stage origination and pitch work through to due diligence, financial modelling, valuation, negotiation support and completion. The firm invests seriously in the development of its people and there is a clear pathway from Associate to Senior Associate to Manager and beyond for those who perform. If you are currently in a Big 4 or mid-tier corporate finance role and looking for a platform where you will get broader deal responsibility, faster progression and a genuine seat at the table on transactions, this is worth a serious look.

The Role Working as part of a close-knit and high-performing corporate finance team, you will support and lead on a range of M&A advisory, fundraising, MBO and strategic transaction mandates across both buy-side and sell-side engagements. Key Responsibilities Lead and contribute to M&A transactions across buy-side, sell-side, MBO and fundraising mandates Prepare and review financial models, valuations and sensitivity analysis to support transaction decision-making Conduct and oversee financial and commercial due diligence across target businesses Prepare Information Memoranda, management presentations, pitch documents and client reports Manage client relationships and engage directly with senior stakeholders, advisers and counterparties throughout the deal process Support business development activity including preparation of proposals and engagement in sector networking Mentor and develop more junior members of the team What You Will Need Essential ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification - 2 to 5 years post-qualified experience Proven corporate finance experience across M&A transactions in a professional services or advisory environment Strong financial modelling and valuation skills Experience preparing or contributing to Information Memoranda, due diligence reports or transaction documentation Commercially astute with strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage credibly at senior level Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously and deliver to tight deadlines Desirable Sector expertise in one or more of: manufacturing, healthcare, technology, food and drink, energy or real estate Experience of cross-border transactions or working with international counterparties Prior involvement in business development or client origination activity What You Will Get Exposure to the full M&A deal lifecycle on live, high-profile transactions from day one Direct client contact and senior stakeholder engagement at an early stage in your career A structured and supportive environment with genuine investment in your development Clear progression pathway from Associate through to Senior Associate, Manager and Director level Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience Hybrid working from a Belfast city centre base For more information, connect with Gemma Murphy in confidence Skills: corporate finance M&A Valuations Financial Modelling Benefits: Work From Home WHJS1_NI