Corporate Finance Assistant Manager

Job Description

This role provides an opportunity to join the Corporate Finance Team in Manchester which has seen significant investment over the last 12 months due to substantial growth.A successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain experience by working across a wide range of deals, in terms of sector, size and cross border. Going forward, this provides opportunities to develop sector specific knowledge within areas of interestwhilst continuing to develop experience of all parts of the corporate finance process across a variety of deals.The team culture allows all individuals to have an open line of communication with the partner group, with a strong focus on team work, collaboration, innovation and creating opportunities for development. The current team in Manchester has a strong recordof developing talent and recognising this in terms of career progression.At Mazars we seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. Mazars selectscandidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience. We are therefore willing to accommodate and develop a role to best suit an individuals needs. As a team we are open to a hybrid approach, in terms of, office versus remote work, full-timeversus part time, flexible hours to cater for personal requirements. Please tell us about your own circumstances so we can have an open discussion about your needs and how we can best cater to them to develop a successful partnership.Job PurposeAs a Corporate Finance Assistant Manager, you will take responsibility for further developing the M&A service line within Mazars through the delivery of a high-quality service across a range of clients, including advising on disposals, acquisitions, fundraisingsand management buyouts.In the main the work will focus on privately owned businesses in the mid-market with an enterprise value up to £100m.Role & Responsibilities

• Researching and preparing for new deal opportunities and pitches.
• Preparing transaction documentationbusiness plans, information memoranda and financial forecasts.
• Researching and approaching potential buyers / sellers for clients.
• Project managing aspects of larger transactions and project managing, in full, smaller ones.
• Supporting the team in marketing activity as well as building your own market profile.
• Build strong working relationships with the client, ensuring any problems or requests are dealt with promptly.
• Show vision and a strategic perspective and focus on the achievement of longer-term goals.
• Maintaining control and stability under pressure whilst recognising the deadline or urgency to be dealt with.
• Making confident and clear presentations of service features and benefits to clients.
• Ensuring that the services provided are genuinely appropriate for the client.
• Identifying, analysing and supporting in pursuing opportunities and prospects for new work.
• Assessing and producing high quality work in line with the Firms policy and processes, meeting relevant regulatory requirements.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Qualified to ACA (or equivalent).
• Corporate Finance Experience would be advantageous but not an essential requirement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop strong client relationships.
• Strong MS excel skills ideally including Financial modelling skills.
• Desire to help grow and develop the department.
• Ability to develop new initiatives and methodologies.
• Ability to identify issues thought sound analysis and application of commercial acumen in all situations.
• Ability to express ideas with authority and conviction throughout verbal and written communication.
• Ability to develop self and others.
• Strong research skills.
• Actively seeks to enhance expertise and knowledge.

Inclusion and Diversity At Mazars inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive and diverse organisation makes us stronger as a business.We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. Mazars selects candidatesbased on skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience.