Corporate Finance Director in Leicester

Department: Coadax

Location: Leicester

We’re Coadax – an ambitious and growing M&A boutique – and we’re looking for a passionate Assistant Director/Director to join our expanding team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of something exciting, with big ambitions and a clear vision for the future. With your financial experience and transaction execution skills, you will work with us to support the growth of our Corporate Finance Advisory team. At Coadax, we’re driven by the success of our clients, working collaboratively to help them achieve their goals. As a key member of our team, you’ll deliver high‑quality M&A services while playing an active role in building our market presence.

We can offer you:

• Exciting Deals: Work on dynamic mid‑market M&A transactions – from advising business owners on exit strategies to managing acquisitions, private equity deals, MBOs, fundraisings, and valuation reports.
• Career Growth: Play a key role in building Coadax’s market presence, progressing your Corporate Finance career as part of a forward‑thinking and ambitious team.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, driven team where authenticity, collaboration, and client success are at the heart of everything we do.
• Strong Backing: As part of the Ampa group – you’ll have access to a powerful network of professional services to elevate your impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead mid‑market M&A transactions from strategy to completion.
• Advise business owners on exit strategies and manage sale mandates.
• Support company acquisitions by identifying and evaluating target opportunities and completing the deal.
• Execute private equity transactions, MBOs, fundraisings and valuation reports.
• Craft and review business plans and information memorandums.
• Develop and deliver pitches and proposals to secure new business.
• Proactively originate new opportunities and build long‑term client relationships, demonstrating a proven ability to win work.

Skills and experience you will have:

• Qualified ACA or Corporate Finance professional.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, standards, and analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, financial modelling, and report writing.
• Skilled in crafting clear, compelling business plans and information memorandums.
• Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Experience managing projects end‑to‑end with confidence and precision.

Key competencies you will need:

• Demonstrate experience managing corporate finance projects.
• A keen eye for spotting commercial opportunities and a passion for delivering business growth.
• Confidence and resilience in developing networks, generating leads and converting them into new mandates.
• Highly motivated, ambitious self‑starter willing to take advantages of the opportunities this position offers, but also a team player.
• Working successfully for and with our clients in a flexible manner when needed.
• A team player with a supportive and friendly attitude.
• Good knowledge of MS Office – in particular Excel, PowerPoint and Word.