Corporate Finance Manager

The Corporate Finance Manager will act as the day-to-day lead on transactions, managing deal processes from initial mandate through to completion, while working closely with Directors and Partners on execution, client relationships and origination activity. This is a hands-on delivery role with significant client exposure, responsibility for managing multiple concurrent mandates, and a clear pathway towards Director level for high performers.,

• Act as the day-to-day transaction lead on buy-side, sell-side, MBO, MBI and fundraising assignments.
• Manage end-to-end deal processes including initial scoping, marketing strategy, execution and completion.
• Lead the preparation of Information Memoranda, financial analysis, valuation materials, teasers, management presentations and other transaction documentation.
• Coordinate buyer, investor and lender engagement, including NDAs, process letters, management meetings and data room management.
• Support negotiations on valuation, structure and key commercial terms, including Heads of Terms and SPA considerations.
• Maintain momentum across transactions, proactively managing timetables, stakeholders and risk points
• Build, review and challenge complex financial models including integrated forecasts, valuation models and scenario analysis.
• Analyse historic trading performance, forecast assumptions and key value drivers to support transaction strategy.
• Support the structuring of equity and debt funding solutions in collaboration with funders and advisers.
• Translate financial outputs into clear, commercial insights for clients and senior stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate financial, tax, legal and commercial due diligence processes.
• Act as the central point of contact between clients, buyers/investors, funders and external advisers.
• Review diligence findings, identify key issues and support Directors and Partners in addressing risks during negotiations.
• Assist in managing completion mechanics, including sources and uses, equity bridges and completion accounts.
Client Relationship & Business Development Support
• Build trusted relationships with business owners, private equity houses, lenders and professional advisers.
• Support Directors and Partners in pitches, proposals and mandate conversion activity.
• Contribute to origination through networking, relationship development and proactive market engagement.
• Represent bk plus professionally in meetings, events and client interactions.
• Manage, mentor and review the work of Analysts and Executives across live assignments.
• Ensure high technical standards, consistency and quality across all deliverables.
• Support training, coaching and knowledge sharing within the Corporate Finance team.
• Play an active role in developing team culture, processes and best practice.
  
  Strong experience in corporate finance, M&A or transaction advisory within the UK mid-market.
• Demonstrable track record of leading transaction execution across multiple deal types.
• Advanced financial modelling, valuation and analytical capability.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders, advisers and workstreams simultaneously.
• Commercially minded with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident client-facing professional with the ability to operate at business owner and investor level.
• Proven ability to manage and develop junior team members.
• ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
  
  bk plus is a multi-disciplinary advisory firm supporting a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, private equity-backed groups and entrepreneurial clients across the UK. Our Corporate Finance team provides lead advisory services across acquisitions, disposals, management buy-outs and buy-ins, fundraising and wider strategic advisory assignments. As we continue to expand our Midlands and national presence, we are seeking an experienced Corporate Finance Manager to play a pivotal role in leading transactions, supporting growth initiatives and helping to shape the development of our Birmingham Corporate Finance team.