M&A Manager
JOB_53579024746158Job type
PermanentLocation
ManchesterWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Public Practice AccountingIndustry
Accountancy FirmsPay
64000
Manager – Deal Delivery (Corporate Finance)
Your new company
A leading corporate finance advisory firm with a strong reputation for delivering expert financial solutions and strategic guidance to mid-market businesses. The firm supports entrepreneurs and owner-managers in achieving their ambitions through mergers, acquisitions, funding solutions, and value realisation. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to excellence, the business is growing nationally and offers significant career development opportunities.
Your new role
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
A leading corporate finance advisory firm with a strong reputation for delivering expert financial solutions and strategic guidance to mid-market businesses. The firm supports entrepreneurs and owner-managers in achieving their ambitions through mergers, acquisitions, funding solutions, and value realisation. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to excellence, the business is growing nationally and offers significant career development opportunities.
Your new role
As a Manager in the Deal Delivery team, you will take ownership of key workstreams on mid-market M&A and funding mandates (£5m–£100m EV), acting as a hands-on transaction manager with light supervision from senior leadership. You’ll be the day-to-day client lead, turning objectives into actionable plans, driving momentum from preparation through diligence, negotiation and completion, and ensuring quality and risk management throughout.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading discrete elements of deal processes – IM drafting, financial modelling, buyer/investor engagement, data room and diligence coordination.
- Managing client relationships and acting as the primary point of contact.
- Delivering high-quality outputs that enhance the firm’s reputation.
- Project-managing timelines, anticipating issues and safeguarding compliance.
- Coaching and delegating effectively to junior team members.
- Supporting negotiations and contributing to business development through networking and relationship building.
- Minimum 4 years’ corporate finance experience (excluding transaction services) within professional services.
- ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent qualification.
- Proven track record managing M&A or funding transactions with light supervision.
- Strong technical skills in financial analysis, modelling and valuation.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to produce client-ready documents.
- Experience leading client relationships and supervising junior team members.
- Highly organised with strong project management skills and commercial acumen.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid working (up to 2 days per week from home).
- Opportunity to work on high-profile transactions and progress your career in a growing national firm.
- A collaborative, values-driven culture where your development matters.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
M&A ManagerJOB_535790247461582025-11-202026-02-18
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