Corporate Finance Executive

Job Title: Corporate Finance Executive
Location: North East England
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

The Firm

A leading advisory group in the North East of England is seeking a high-calibre Corporate Finance Executive to join its growing deal team. The firm has a strong regional presence and an excellent reputation for delivering mid-market transactions across a range of sectors, including owner-managed businesses, private equity, and corporate clients.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious individual to gain hands-on exposure to M&A transactions, financial modelling, and client advisory work within a supportive and high-performing team environment.

The Role

As a Corporate Finance Executive, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of transactions from origination through to completion. You will work closely with senior team members and clients, gaining exposure to all aspects of the deal lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions.
• Prepare high-quality information memoranda, pitch decks, and financial analysis.
• Build and maintain financial models and valuations (DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions).
• Conduct industry research, market analysis, and buyer targeting.
• Support due diligence processes and liaise with external advisors (legal, tax, financial).
• Analyse financial statements and identify key business drivers and risks.
• Assist in managing deal processes, timelines, and client communications.
• Contribute to business development activities, including pitch preparation and market research.

Candidate Profile

Essential:

• Qualified accountant
• Experience in corporate finance, transaction services, audit, or a related advisory role.
• Strong financial analysis and modelling skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational ability.

Desirable:

• Previous exposure to M&A transactions or deal environments.
• Experience working with owner-managed businesses or mid-market clients.
• Commercial awareness and interest in market trends and deal activity.

Personal Attributes

• Ambitious, proactive, and keen to develop a career in corporate finance.
• Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet tight deadlines.
• Professional, confident, and client-facing.

Why Join?

• Work on a diverse range of mid-market transactions across multiple sectors.
• Clear career progression within a well-established advisory firm.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Strong deal flow and exposure to high-quality clients.
• Competitive salary, performance-related bonus, and benefits package.