Corporate Finance Manager / Associate Director

Hawsons Limited; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent accountancy firm in Sheffield is seeking a Corporate Finance Manager/Associate Director to oversee project management and lead transactions. The ideal candidate will have strong financial modelling skills, a proactive approach, and experience supervising staff. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development

Flexible working hours

Regular team social events

Good holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Proactive approach with the ability to plan and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong financial modelling capability.
• Ambition to contribute to business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in project managing various mandates including buy-side, sell-side, and fundraising.
• Prepare/review financial due diligence reports and present key findings.
• Contribute to business development activities.

Skills

Proactive approach

Analytical skills

Experience supervising staff

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Vacancy: Corporate Finance Manager/ Associate Director

Corporate Finance Manager/Associate Director – Job Specification

Join Hawsons’ Corporate Finance team, a fast‑paced, forward‑thinking, and rapidly growing department within a well‑respected, independent regional firm. At Hawsons, you’ll be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values innovation, professional development, and collaborative success. We offer genuine hybrid working, flexible hours, regular social events and the opportunity to grow your career within one of the region’s longest established and highly regarded independent accountancy practices.

As a Manager or Associate Director, you will work closely with a Director or Partner to lead the execution of transactions. You will work across a diverse and exciting range of assignments.

Requirements

• Proactive approach with the ability to plan and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Excellent analytical skills, including strong financial modelling capability.
• Ambition to contribute to business development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in dealing with clients and stakeholders.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Taking a lead role in project managing a variety of mandates including buy-side, sell-side and fundraising.
• Preparing/reviewing financial due diligence reports and presenting key findings.
• Contributing to business development activities, including deal origination, networking, and attending relevant events to promote the firm.
• Supervising, delegating work to, and reviewing output from team members.

Working Hours

36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We Offer

Supportive & collaborative environment | Competitive salary | Professional development & career progression | Flexible working hours | Hybrid working

Why Choose Hawsons?

At Hawsons Chartered Accountants we combine over 170 years of history, with a modern, forward-thinking approach. You would be joining a firm which values its team highly, and provides a safe, supportive, friendly environment for working.

We are proud members of HLB International, a global accounting and advisory network who were recently certified as a ‘Most Loved Workplace’.

Join us as we work together to achieve our vision of becoming the ‘go-to’ independent firm of advisors.

Below are just some of the benefits you would receive by choosing Hawsons!

Flexible Working Hours

Great Work-Life Balance

Good Holiday Allowance, With Opportunity to Purchase More

Regular Team Social Events Including Dinners, Days Out and Activities

Regular Charity Days / Volunteering Opportunities

Opportunity to Get Involved With Sports Teams

Supportive Environment With Training Provided

Meet our team

Pete Wilmer

Senior Partner & Head of Corporate Finance