At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead lower mid-market M&A deals and build strong client relationships.
- Company: Dynamic UK advisory firm with a focus on corporate finance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, clear progression path, and supportive culture.
- Other info: Opportunity for significant career growth without internal friction.
- Why this job: Gain visibility and ownership in impactful transactions while enjoying a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in lower mid-market M&A and strong client management skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
A growing UK advisory firm is looking to appoint a Corporate Finance Director in London. You are already doing proper lower mid-market M&A work. You are trusted to deliver. You know how to run a process, manage advisers, deal with founders and keep transactions moving. This is a chance to step into a Corporate Finance platform with more momentum, more senior visibility and better support around origination.
The work sits firmly in the lower mid-market. The firm completes nearly 100 deals a year, with aggregate deal value running into the billions. Average transaction size is typically around £20m to £25m EV, with the core market broadly sitting between £5m and £50m EV. This is not a move into large-cap, public company or £100m+ investment banking-style work. It is founder‑led, shareholder‑owned and privately backed business advisory. Practical, commercial, relationship‑led M&A.
What stands out:
- Better visibility than many larger platforms
- Quality lower mid‑market deal exposure
- More client contact and mandate ownership
- Support around origination and market coverage
- A more sustainable culture than investment banking
- Clear route towards greater responsibility
This will suit someone who:
- Is a Corporate Finance Director, or strong Senior Manager ready to step up
- Has proper lower mid‑market M&A execution experience
- Wants more client exposure
- Wants to become more commercial, not just more technical
- Enjoys founder‑led and privately owned business work
- Wants progression without constant internal friction
Likely background you’ll come from:
- Corporate Finance
- Deals advisory
- Mid‑market accountancy firm
- Specialist Corporate Finance team
This probably won’t suit someone who:
- Wants large‑cap or public company M&A
- Is mainly motivated by investment banking‑style cash
- Wants to stay behind the scenes
- Comes mainly from transaction services, modelling, debt, strategy or fundraising
- Does not want to develop origination or client relationships
- Wants a narrow execution seat with limited commercial responsibility
Corporate Finance Director employer: The Curve
Join a dynamic and growing UK advisory firm as a Corporate Finance Director in London, where you will enjoy a collaborative work culture that prioritises client relationships and offers significant visibility in the lower mid-market M&A space. With nearly 100 deals completed annually and a focus on founder-led businesses, this role provides ample opportunities for professional growth, greater responsibility, and a sustainable work environment free from the internal friction often found in larger firms.
