Corporate Finance Manager

FRP Advisory Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance advisory firm in Newcastle is seeking a Corporate Finance Manager to lead engagement activities and support transactions in a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have corporate finance experience, ACA/ACCA qualifications, and a strong ability to conduct research and project management. This is a full-time onsite role offering significant deal exposure and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate finance, including buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• ACA/ACCA qualified with several years of experience in the field.
• Ideally educated at degree level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate finance engagement activities and project manage transactions.
• Prepare pitch materials and support team in business development.
• Conduct research for M&A transactions and valuations.

Skills

Corporate finance experience

Financial due diligence

Project management

Research and analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Degree level education

Job description

Corporate Finance Manager - Newcastle

Job Title: Corporate Finance Manager

Location: Newcastle

Job Type: Permanent – Full Time – Onsite

Role Overview

An opportunity to become a significant member of a growing corporate finance team within a leading and highly successful national advisory firm, supporting senior team members in all aspects of corporate finance activity, whilst progressing your career with significant deal and client exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead discrete parts and support the team across the breadth of corporate finance engagement activities, including: project managing all aspects of a transaction;
• Assisting in the preparation of pitch materials and proposals in support of new business opportunities;
• Supporting preparation of marketing materials (e.g., information memorandum); the coordination of NDAs; buyer Q&A; management presentations; and general process management in regard to live mandates;
• Preparing or reviewing other key transactional documents (e.g., business plans, Heads of Terms, financial models, funds flow, completion mechanics);
• Conducting buyer or target research in support of M&A transactions, and participating in approaching parties;
• Conducting research, benchmarking, and analysis to support the valuation of companies, assets, and investments for a variety of purposes;
• Researching and summarising rationale for buyers for disposal mandates and targets for buyside mandates;
• Supporting the team in relation to client take‑on and compliance;
• Supporting team members on deals, whilst seeking development guidance from more senior members of the team to drive your own development;
• Managing your own workload and that of more junior members of the team whilst keeping senior team members informed of progress;
• Taking an active role in business development activities and networking alongside other team members.

Qualifications

• Experience in a corporate finance and/or transaction services (financial due diligence) environment; sell‑side, buy‑side, strategic advisory, minority/structured investments and MBO transactions, and including private equity experience.
• ACA/ACCA qualified with several years of experience.
• Ideally degree level educated or equivalent school leaver programme.

Our Values

• Straightforward: We provide clear, no‑nonsense advice
• Confident: Our guidance is backed by expertise and evidence
• Pragmatic: We focus on practical solutions and tangible outcomes
• Real: We are professional yet approachable, understanding the challenges our clients face

Our Commitment to You and the Environment

At FRP, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on building and maintaining meaningful, long‑term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on the natural environment. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture for our people and maintain an Equal Opportunities Policy ensuring that recruitment and employment decisions are based solely on the skills and experience required for our professional services — regardless of ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.