Corporate Finance Senior or Manager – Exeter/Hybrid

Corporate Finance Senior or Manager

Exeter/Hybrid working possibility

Westcotts is a Top 50 + 50 Accountancy Practice and Real Living Wage Employer with over 300 team members based in 16 offices across Devon and Somerset.

We are now looking for a Corporate Finance Senior or a Corporate Finance Manager to join our growing, close-knit and high-achieving Corporate Finance team. Working closely with highly experienced individuals, you will have the opportunity to assist, progress and develop whilst working on a range of corporate finance transactions.

Main Duties

The main duties (but not limited to) are the following:

• Help manage business sales, business acquisitions, management buy-outs and buy-ins, mergers, disposals
• Undertake company valuation work using multiples analysis and other recognised methods
• Manage Financial due diligence including report writing and reviewing team members’ drafting
• Liaising with clients, in house specialists and other professionals to ensure smooth project management of transactions
• Managing deal databases and drafting key engagement documentation
• Play a leading role in business development, including attending networking events, new client pitches and assisting with deal origination
• Show vision and a strategic perspective and focus on the achievement of longer-term goals.
• Liaising with other services lines to ensure clients have the optimal Westcotts service experience
• Managing the delivery of the project alongside the directors and partners
  
  

This job description summarises the main duties and responsibilities of the post, however the list is not exhaustive as the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties and projects of similar level and responsibility.

Attributes, Skills, Experience And Qualifications

Ideally the successful candidate will have the following attributes, skills, experience and qualifications:

• ACA / ACCA or equivalent qualification
• Relevant Corporate Finance experience within the SME space
• Strong commercial and financial awareness
• An aptitude for and desire to be actively involved with business development
• A positive ‘can-do’ attitude with an appetite for progression
• Emotionally controlled, confident and able to take ownership / accountability
• Ability to express ideas with authority and conviction throughout verbal and written communication
• Adaptable, organised and conscientious
• Strong research skills
• Strong attention to detail and be focussed on delivering high quality work and analysis
• Evaluative, professional and with the ability to work effectively as a part of a small team
  
  

Terms / Benefits

• 36.25 hours/ 5 days per week (flexible and hybrid working is available)
• Annual salary review
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Death in service 3 x annual salary
• Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme
• 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline
• Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving and Private Medical Insurance
• Introducing clients and staff commission schemes
• Pension 3% rising to 4% (but matched up to 6%) after 4 years’ service
  
  

How To Apply

To apply for this position, please upload your CV along with a covering letter providing information on why you feel you would be suitable for the role in particular in regards to the desired attributes, skills, experience and qualifications. Please also state your current salary (if applicable), salary expectations and available start date.

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