Director M&A Lead Advisory

This is a leading UK advisory firm with a strong and growing Corporate Finance practice, operating within an established international network. The firm combines entrepreneurial thinking with global reach, delivering high-quality advice to clients across a wide range of sectors and transaction types.

The culture is people-led and collaborative, with a clear focus on long-term career development. The firm invests heavily in training, leadership, and succession planning, offering a supportive environment where senior professionals can make a genuine impact while continuing to progress their careers.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Finance Director to join a growing M&A Lead Advisory team. This role suits a commercially focused advisor who enjoys leading complex transactions, building trusted client relationships, and contributing to the strategic development of a high-performing advisory platform.

You will play a key role in delivering UK and cross-border M&A transactions while helping to shape the future direction of the Corporate Finance team.

• Leading buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, management buyouts, and equity and debt fundraising mandates
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, investors, and counter parties throughout transaction processes
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, investors, and professional advisers
• Identifying new business opportunities and contributing to pitches and proposals
• Applying deep knowledge of M&A processes to deliver high-quality, commercial advice
• Expanding and leveraging your professional and investor network
• Mentoring and developing junior team members, ensuring consistently high standards of delivery
• Supporting the continued evolution of the Corporate Finance function, including improving processes, efficiency, and cross-border collaboration

• Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA required)
• Minimum of 6 years’ post-qualification experience within Corporate Finance / M&A advisory
• Strong track record of delivering M&A transactions in a client-facing advisory environment
• Excellent financial and commercial analysis skills, including valuation methodologies and oversight of financial models
• Proven ability to manage multiple work streams and competing priorities
• Advanced Excel capability, with the ability to present complex analysis clearly and concisely
• Hybrid and flexible working model with defined core hours
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional leave
• Discretionary bonus and performance recognition schemes
• Clear succession planning and supportive leadership structure
• Comprehensive wellbeing support, including confidential counselling and virtual GP access
• A broader benefits package designed to support long-term career growth and work-life balance