Gareth Spowart
Public Practice Manager
About this Role
Are you an experienced corporate finance professional eager to lead high-value transactions?
The Business
The business is a dynamic UK-based corporate finance advisory firm focused on mid-market M&A deals across various sectors. They work closely with founders, shareholders, and investors to deliver buy-side and sell-side mandates, capital raises, and strategic transactions. With a streamlined, hands-on approach, the firm emphasises execution and results over bureaucracy. As it continues to grow, the firm seeks a Corporate Finance Director to take ownership of deal processes and help shape operational standards.
The Corporate Finance Director will oversee and execute the full lifecycle of mid-market M&A transactions. You will handle mandates from initial engagement through to completion, working directly with founders and senior stakeholders. Your role is hands-on, full-cycle, and independent, requiring strong commercial acumen and deal execution expertise. The position involves leading financial analysis, rigorous due diligence, negotiations, and structuring to ensure successful outcomes.
The firm provides a unique chance to participate directly in complex, high-quality transactions with meaningful impact. You will work on diverse deals, contribute to process enhancements, and develop within a growing advisory platform. The flexible working model supports remote work, with occasional travel for key meetings and milestones.
iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's 'protected characteristic’. If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but, you don't think you meet all the requirements, please DO APPLY for this opportunity. Data shows that certain groups, mainly women and people from Black and Minority communities, are less likely to apply for jobs where they don't meet 100% of role requirements. iMultiply would encourage you to apply for roles where there is room for development and growth.
The Business
The business is a dynamic UK-based corporate finance advisory firm focused on mid-market M&A deals across various sectors. They work closely with founders, shareholders, and investors to deliver buy-side and sell-side mandates, capital raises, and strategic transactions. With a streamlined, hands-on approach, the firm emphasises execution and results over bureaucracy. As it continues to grow, the firm seeks a Corporate Finance Director to take ownership of deal processes and help shape operational standards.
- Specialises in UK and European deals with transaction sizes typically between £10 million and £100 million
- Operates with a flat structure, promoting autonomy and pragmatic decision-making
- Offers opportunities for career development within a high-performance, execution-focused culture
- Focuses on complex, high-quality deals across diverse sectors
- Provides flexibility in working arrangements, including remote working within the UK
The Corporate Finance Director will oversee and execute the full lifecycle of mid-market M&A transactions. You will handle mandates from initial engagement through to completion, working directly with founders and senior stakeholders. Your role is hands-on, full-cycle, and independent, requiring strong commercial acumen and deal execution expertise. The position involves leading financial analysis, rigorous due diligence, negotiations, and structuring to ensure successful outcomes.
- Lead and manage buy-side and sell-side transactions, typically ranging from £10 million to £100 million
- Prepare detailed financial models, valuations, and transaction analyses
- Coordinate due diligence, legal, and commercial processes
- Negotiate terms and draft transaction documentation, including SPA and IMs
- Build and manage buyer/investor target lists, oversee sales processes
- Manage transaction timelines, ensuring momentum and adherence to milestones
- Communicate clearly with founders, management teams, and investors throughout deals
- 10+ years’ experience in corporate finance, M&A, or advisory, with a proven track record of leading transactions independently
- Background in Big 4, mid-tier, investment bank, or boutique advisory
- ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualified accountant
- Skilled in financial modelling, valuation analysis, and transaction structuring
- Experience managing due diligence, legal coordination, and funds flow mechanics
- Able to run transactions from start to finish without extensive oversight
- Commercially savvy with strong negotiation skills
- Calm under pressure, detail-oriented but decisive
- Comfortable working directly with founders and senior stakeholders
- Able to operate with minimal support structures
- Experience with UK and European deals within a range of sectors
- Exposure to high-value deals (£10-£100 million)
- Familiarity with ERP systems, Power BI, or similar tools
- Interest in contributing to process improvement and standards development
- Motivated by autonomy and meaningful responsibility, not rainmaking
The firm provides a unique chance to participate directly in complex, high-quality transactions with meaningful impact. You will work on diverse deals, contribute to process enhancements, and develop within a growing advisory platform. The flexible working model supports remote work, with occasional travel for key meetings and milestones.
- £100,000 to £120,000 base salary plus bonus potential
- Autonomy to run deals independently
- Exposure to mid-market transactions across the UK and Europe
- Opportunities for career development as the firm expands
- Flexible working arrangements, predominantly remote with some travel
iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's 'protected characteristic’. If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but, you don't think you meet all the requirements, please DO APPLY for this opportunity. Data shows that certain groups, mainly women and people from Black and Minority communities, are less likely to apply for jobs where they don't meet 100% of role requirements. iMultiply would encourage you to apply for roles where there is room for development and growth.
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