Company: COBALT RECRUITMENT
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £100,000 - £150,000 per annum
OVERVIEW
A leading PE backed accounting and corporate services firm are going through a strong period of growth and are looking for an Associate Director to help expand their Corporate Services team.
Aiding on deal sizes ranging from £10m - £15m, across a range of industries, this role offers the opportunity to join at the team at the early stages of growth, therefore offering strong long term career prospects.
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
The main roles of the AD will be to:
- Lead the execution of M&A transactions, including both buy-side and sell-side transactions
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
- Oversee and conduct financial analysis and due diligence for potential transactions
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop business strategies and identify new opportunities
- Mentor and manage junior team members
- Implement processes and procedures to enable transaction to succeed smoothly and efficiently
- Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards
EXPERIENCE & CHARACTERISTICS
- Qualified accountant from a top 40 firm (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CFA)
- Business-related degree (Finance, Accounting, Economics Maths)
- Additional industry specific qualifications are advantageous
- A minimum of 5 years' experience leading M&A teams within corporate finance
- Proven track record leading and closing M&A transactions
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Extensive excel and modelling experience
- Strong leadership and team management experience
If you are looking for an opportunity to play a key role in a rapidly developing firm, then this is a great opportunity for you. Early applications are encouraged as they are looking to shortlist as soon as possible.