Corporate Finance Associate Director/Director

Cooper Parry

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

Due to the continued explosive growth of our Deals function across the UK, we are looking for a brilliant Corporate Finance Associate Director/ Director to join our team. You’ll be a Director with strong mid-market experience and knowledge of the Deals market - a proven self-starter and fantastic client liaison, with a hunger to develop and grow business. We’re flexible on sector experience, and you could have some existing CF experience or strong transaction services experience that could transfer to corporate finance.

Requirements

• Proven experience in corporate finance, with a strong track record in business development and transaction management.
• Desire to build networks and relationships with clients, targets and the business community.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to conduct detailed financial analysis and valuations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience in mentoring and developing junior colleagues.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage client relationships effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A Chartered Accountant or similar qualification.

Nice To Haves

• Strong mid-market experience and knowledge of the Deals market
• Proven self-starter and fantastic client liaison
• Hunger to develop and grow business
• Flexible on sector experience
• Existing CF experience or strong transaction services experience that could transfer to corporate finance

Responsibilities

• Build a strong relationship with key individuals in the client and lead the project on a day-to-day basis, Identify and resolve or bring in partner support on key issues arising.
• Manage junior colleagues’ workstreams, ensuring project deadlines are met and high-quality outputs are delivered.
• Lead activities to qualify potential targets, aligned with sector and sub-sector strategies.
• Develop a network of target businesses and in the local business community which can help create work winning opportunities in the future.
• Conduct research into clients, prospects, private equity firms, and acquisition targets to identify new opportunities.
• Expand internal and external networks, gaining exposure to buy-side mandates, management advisory roles, private equity, and target meetings.
• Lead the design, develop and review the preparation of key transaction documents, including information memorandums, exit strategy papers and financial models.
• Oversee financial analysis, ensuring accurate EBITDA assessments, valuations, and increasing involvement in complex areas of documentation critical to business positioning.
• Take ownership of detailed business insights that contribute to negotiations and legal processes, supporting effective transaction execution.
• Delegate and oversee key transaction workstreams, including data room management, due diligence responses, buyer research, and pitch pack production.
• Lead weekly update meetings, tracking progress and ensuring timely follow-up on critical project action items.
• Mentor and develop junior colleagues, providing technical guidance and supporting their professional growth, including delivering training sessions.
• Act as a bridge between junior and senior team members, facilitating smooth collaboration and knowledge transfer.
• Provide regular performance feedback and support line management responsibilities.
• Contribute to the development of new methodologies, best practices, and process improvements to enhance the firm’s capabilities.

Benefits

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• An enhanced pension scheme
• No dress code – just “wear something!”
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees