Corporate Finance Executive

Overview

Our Corporate Finance Team in London is looking for an ACA qualified individual to join a growing team to work on a variety of corporate transactions across a broad range of sectors. You will be an integral part of our specialist, national transaction services team, providing comprehensive support to businesses, investors and funders across a wide range of transactions – buying, selling, raising debt or preparing for exit.

Responsibilities

• Support transaction execution across a range of corporate finance activities including mergers and acquisitions, disposals, valuations, and fundraising, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of client work.
• Conduct financial analysis and modelling, including reviewing financial statements, preparing forecasts, and assisting in the development of pitch materials and client presentations.
• Assist in due diligence processes, gathering and analysing data to identify risks and opportunities, and contributing to the preparation of reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with senior team members and clients, maintaining strong communication and organisational skills to support project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Stay informed on market trends and regulatory developments, contributing to thought leadership and helping identify new business opportunities within the corporate finance space.

Qualifications & Skills

• Some experience in transaction support assignments and/or valuations.
• Passion for delivering quality and ensuring client needs are met.
• Define performance measures and continuously look to assess, improve and achieve objectives.
• Organised and able to set priorities, define activities, allocate responsibilities and plan work so that results are achieved on time.
• Work cooperatively with others, positively influence and ensure team participation to support the firm\’s goals.
• Think widely and laterally to identify and consider different options before determining the best solution.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness and ability to interpret and analyse key financial data.
• Display a flexible, professional approach and have confidence and ability to establish credibility with Partners and clients.
• ACA qualified, with good pass rates in the professional exams.

About Saffery LLP

Saffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market‑leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855, we are the UK\’s 15th largest accountancy firm.

When you work with us at Saffery, you work with people who know your name, not just a job title. We are a place shaped by friendly, intelligent people who are individually excellent and collectively exceptional. We are committed to our clients, but also to our greatest asset – our people. As a proud member of Nexia, a leading, international network of independent accounting and consulting firms, we have access to local insight on a global scale. Equality, diversity and inclusion is a top priority for us, and we are building an inclusive culture where everyone belongs.

Reward & Benefits

• 35‑hour working week with a hybrid working policy – up to three days per week from home (core hours 10–4).
• Excellent benefits including contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, life assurance cover and flexible family‑friendly policies.
• Eligibility for the firm\’s Profit‑Sharing Plan (paid in December).