Corporate Finance Director
Job Summary
The Corporate Finance Director will lead M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory initiatives for a diverse client base. This role involves driving deal origination, overseeing complex financial modeling, and managing transaction execution. The successful candidate will also provide leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction to the advisory team.
Responsibilities
- Originate and execute M&A and capital raising deals
- Lead financial modelling and company valuations
- Oversee due diligence and transaction processes
- Manage client relationships and stakeholder engagement
- Mentor team members and drive business development
Required Skills
- Expertise in M&A and capital raising
- Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills
- Strategic leadership and team management
- Strong analytical and communication abilities
- Professional qualifications (CFA, CPA, ACA or MBA)
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Originate and develop transaction opportunities, leading client coverage efforts and sourcing M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory mandates.
- Drive P&L performance through effective deal origination and execution, translating advisory mandates into revenue growth and improved profitability.
- Lead and oversee detailed financial analysis and modelling for M&A and capital raising transactions.
- Lead, review, and approve company valuations using various methods, including discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions.
- Lead the preparation, review, and finalisation of pitch decks, proposals, presentations, and investment memorandums for internal and external stakeholders.
- Oversee and manage due diligence processes by directing the gathering, analysing, and interpretation of financial data, identifying key risks and issues.
- Drive company, industry, market, and valuation research to support transaction execution and strategic recommendations.
- Engage with senior stakeholders, including clients, investors, and boards, providing strategic advice and thought leadership.
- Lead, coach, and mentor the Corporate Finance team, ensuring quality delivery and succession planning.
- Lead business development initiatives and drive the strategic growth of the Corporate Finance practice.
- Provide guidance and thought leadership in fundraising exercises, capital structuring, complex transactions, and cross-border deals.
- Lead and manage the execution of corporate finance transactions, coordinating with clients, investors, and other stakeholders.
Qualifications & requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or professional qualification (CFA, CPA, ACA) preferred.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in a professional services firm, investment banking, or corporate finance, including at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record in the end-to-end execution of M&A and capital raising transactions.
- Strong financial modelling skills and proficiency with valuation techniques.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to diverse stakeholders.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple transactions and teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial analysis tools.