Our client is a fast-growing, investor-backed professional services and financial advice business with an ambitious growth agenda across the UK. Following continued expansion, they are seeking a Corporate Development Manager to support acquisitions, strategic partnerships, commercial analysis and long-term business planning.
The Opportunity
The successful candidate will help identify, evaluate and execute acquisition opportunities while providing commercial insight and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making across the business.
You'll be involved throughout the deal lifecycle, from origination and valuation through to due diligence, completion and post-acquisition integration. Alongside corporate development activities, you will also support business planning, management reporting and performance analysis to help drive sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Development & M&A
- Evaluate acquisition, investment and partnership opportunities aligned to the group's growth strategy.
- Build relationships with advisors, founders, management teams and industry participants.
- Prepare investment papers and strategic recommendations for senior leadership and shareholders.
- Conduct financial analysis, valuation modelling and commercial assessment of potential targets.
- Coordinate due diligence workstreams and manage external advisors.
- Support transaction structuring, negotiation and execution activities.
- Work cross-functionally with finance, operations, HR, compliance and leadership teams during transactions.
- Support integration planning, synergy tracking and post-deal performance monitoring.
- Monitor market activity, industry trends and potential acquisition opportunities.
Commercial Finance & Strategic Planning
- Partner with senior leaders to provide financial and commercial insight.
- Develop financial models to support investment decisions and strategic initiatives.
- Deliver meaningful analysis on business performance, profitability and growth drivers.
- Improve management reporting, KPI dashboards and board-level reporting.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes.
- Conduct scenario analysis and business case modelling.
- Help drive financial accountability and performance improvement across the organisation.
About You
We are interested in candidates with:
- A strong academic background and relevant degree qualification.
- Approximately 3-6 years' experience gained within: Transaction Services / Deal Advisory, Corporate Finance or M&A Advisory, Corporate Development, Strategic Finance - with experience with/ on Financial Services projects
- Experience supporting or executing M&A transactions and due diligence processes.
- Strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
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Corporate Development Manager - Financial Services employer: Dartmouth Partners
Join a prestigious independent investment bank in London, where you will be part of a dynamic team focused on M&A advisory within the Industrials & Business Services sector. Our collaborative work culture fosters professional growth and offers exceptional opportunities for skill development, while our commitment to excellence ensures that you will be challenged and rewarded in your role. With a strong emphasis on employee well-being and a supportive environment, this is an ideal place for ambitious professionals seeking meaningful and impactful careers.
