Assistant Manager/Manager - Corporate Finance - Special Situations M&A in London

At FRP, we are a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 950 team members, including more than 100 partners, we specialise in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services, Financial Advisory, Restructuring Advisory and Real Estate Advisory. Operating from 35 offices across the UK, Isle of Man and Cyprus, we are dedicated to helping clients navigate complex and difficult situations to create, preserve, and recover value. Our approach is known for being honest, clear, and considered. We provide strategic solutions that cater to a broad range of businesses, from multinational organisations to small enterprises. Our commitment is to deliver expert advice and support, ensuring our clients can make informed decisions and achieve their goals.

Role Overview

This is an opportunity to join our dedicated Special Situations M&A team which provides corporate finance solutions to clients facing business critical challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead discrete parts and support the team across the breadth of corporate finance engagement activities, including:

• Project managing all aspects of a transaction
• Assisting in the preparation of pitch materials and proposals in support of new business opportunities
• Supporting preparation of marketing materials (e.g., information memorandum); the co-ordination of NDAs; buyer Q&A; management presentations; and general process management in regard to live mandates
• Preparing or reviewing other key transactional documents (e.g., business plans, Heads of Terms, financial models, funds flow, completion mechanics)
• Conducting buyer or target research in support of M&A transactions, and participate in approaching parties
• Conducting research, benchmarking, and analysis to support the valuation of companies, assets, and investments for a variety of purposes
• Researching and summarising rationale for buyers for disposal mandates and targets for buyside mandates
• Supporting the team in relation to client take-on and compliance
• Supporting team members on deals, whilst seeking development guidance from more senior members of the team to drive your own development
• Manage your own workload and that of more junior members of the team whilst keeping senior team members informed of progress
• Take an active role in business development activities and networking alongside other team members

Qualifications

• Experience in Special Situations M&A, whether in a dedicated Special Situations M&A team or a Restructuring team
• ACA/ACCA qualified with several years of experience
• Degree level educated or equivalent school leaver programme

Additional Information

Our Values

• Straightforward: We provide clear, no-nonsense advice
• Confident: Our guidance is backed by expertise and evidence
• Pragmatic: We focus on practical solutions and tangible outcomes
• Real: We are professional yet approachable, understanding the challenges our clients face

Our Commitment to You and the Environment

At FRP, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on the natural environment. We are always striving to improve in all areas – whether it’s our people, our clients, our planet or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture for our people. We maintain an Equal Opportunities Policy, ensuring that recruitment and employment decisions are based solely on the skills and experience required for our professional services — regardless of ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe every individual should have the opportunity to thrive.

Our learning and development programmes enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers. We aim to empower our team members to each achieve their potential. We are committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We are emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.