Corporate Development Manager - M&A

Corporate Development Manager - M&A

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Trinity House Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead financial due diligence and shape M&A strategies for a high-growth corporate.
  • Company: Join a dynamic, listed corporate with an exciting acquisition agenda.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and exposure to senior leadership.
  • Other info: Clear pathways for advancement within the M&A team or Group Finance.
  • Why this job: Make impactful investment decisions and drive growth in a thriving environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in financial due diligence and strong financial modelling skills required.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

Trinity House Group are exclusively partnering with a high-growth listed corporate that is actively expanding its already impressive portfolio through acquisition. With significant M&A activity planned over the next five years, the business is investing in a brand-new, end-to-end in-house M&A function. This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping how the function evolves. Successful hires will have clear progression routes either within the M&A team or into the wider Group Finance function over time.

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial due diligence across acquisition opportunities
  • Own valuation, modelling and investment case development
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to assess strategic fit and value creation
  • Manage external advisers throughout the transaction lifecycle
  • Review and challenge diligence findings and assumptions
  • Support deal structuring and negotiation with robust analysis
  • Prepare high-quality papers for executive and board approval
  • Support post-acquisition performance tracking and integration planning

Candidate Background

  • Trained within a top ten accountancy or advisory practice
  • Strong, hands-on background in financial due diligence
  • Excellent financial modelling and valuation capability
  • Experience supporting or leading mid-market M&A transactions
  • Commercial mindset with the confidence to challenge assumptions
  • Qualified accountant (ACA / CA or equivalent) preferred

Why Join

This is a rare opportunity to move inside a growing listed corporate with an active acquisition agenda. You’ll shift from advisory into a role with real influence over investment decisions, high exposure to senior leadership, and a clear pathway into senior corporate development roles as the business scales.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Finance

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

Corporate Development Manager - M&A employer: Trinity House Group

Trinity House Group offers an exceptional work environment for the Corporate Development Manager - M&A role, characterised by a dynamic and high-growth atmosphere. Employees benefit from clear progression routes within the M&A team or the wider Group Finance function, alongside opportunities to influence key investment decisions and collaborate closely with senior leadership. The company's commitment to fostering talent and providing a supportive culture makes it an attractive employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in finance.

Trinity House Group

Contact Details:

Trinity House Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Corporate Development Manager - M&A

Financial Due Diligence
Valuation
Financial Modelling
Investment Case Development
Stakeholder Management
Transaction Lifecycle Management
Diligence Review