Corporate Finance Associate

Corporate Finance Associate – M&A

Location: Manchester

The Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen to join Ballard Evans, an independent corporate finance advisory firm based in Manchester, as a Corporate Finance Associate.

This role would suit a part-qualified accountant looking to move into corporate finance and develop a career in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). You will gain exposure to a variety of transactions, working closely with experienced corporate finance professionals and supporting business owners throughout the deal process.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting M&A transactions, including business sales, acquisitions and management buyouts.

• Preparing financial analysis, valuation models and transaction reports.

• Assisting with information memoranda, presentations and marketing materials.

• Researching potential buyers, acquisition targets and relevant markets.

• Supporting due diligence processes and coordinating information requests.

• Liaising with clients, buyers, solicitors, accountants and other professional advisers.

• Analysing financial information and identifying key commercial considerations.

• Supporting senior colleagues throughout transactions, from initial engagement through to completion.

About You

• Part-qualified ACA or ACCA, with a strong interest in Corporate Finance and M&A.

• Experience in accountancy practice, audit, transaction services or a related financial role.

• Strong analytical skills and good financial modelling and Excel capabilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Commercially aware, organised and able to manage competing priorities.

• Motivated to develop technical knowledge and gain hands-on transaction experience.

About Ballard Evans

Ballard Evans is an independent corporate finance advisory firm based in Manchester, advising business owners and management teams on a range of corporate transactions.

Its work includes business sales and acquisitions, management buyouts and funding advice. The firm offers a hands-on, relationship-led approach, working closely with clients throughout the transaction process.

Joining Ballard Evans offers the opportunity to work within a specialist advisory environment, gain practical M&A experience and develop your career alongside experienced corporate finance professionals.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £40,000 per annum.

• Exposure to a range of M&A transactions.

• Close working relationships with experienced corporate finance professionals.

• The opportunity to develop valuation, financial modelling and deal execution skills.

• A platform to build a long-term career in Corporate Finance