Corporate Finance Partner in Northampton

Watersheds specialises in lead advisory corporate finance work, so our staff must be fully qualified accountants.We do not recruit apprentices, unqualified accountants, or part-qualified accountants.

Because our approach is distinctive, we look for people with the right technical capability, commercial judgement, motivation and personality to succeed in a fast-moving, relationship-led, corporate finance environment.

Key Characteristics for Partners

• Looking for a long-term career and prepared to invest in their future, with evidence of this commitment through previous roles, qualifications, business development activity or sustained progression.
• Fully qualified accountant.We do not recruit unqualified or part-qualified accountants.
• Able to learn quickly, take ownership of work and progress quickly to running deals autonomously.
• Should live within a maximum one-hour max commute of the relevant office.Candidates looking to relocate would only be considered in exceptional circumstances.
• May come from industry or practice provided the core characteristics and qualification requirements are met.
• If coming from practice, at least three years’ post-qualification experience is expected, ideally with some exposure beyond audit.
• A genuine, well-considered interest in moving into corporate finance.
• Must hold a full driving licence and have regular access to a car.
• Must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Potential candidate profiles include someone who has:

• Corporate finance experience in transaction services and is seeking a move into lead advisory that is not available internally.
• Exposure to corporate finance transactions through a commercial role in industry and a strong desire to move into corporate finance.
• No direct corporate finance experience, but entrepreneurial, commercially curious and strongly motivated to move into corporate finance.

Key skills and attributes

• Bright and quick-thinking.
• Creative, with good problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented and low ego.
• Willing and able to take responsibility for their own work.
• Able to think and work autonomously while remaining collaborative and non-territorial.
• Passionate about delivering results and motivated by shared success.
• Dynamic and driven, with the flexibility to work in a fast-moving, demanding environment that can require commitment outside normal business hours.
• Entrepreneurial, commercially astute and practical.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and adapt quickly when priorities change.
• Strong understanding of professionalism, ethics and the importance of providing an exceptional service to clients.
• People skills; the ability to influence and persuade.
• Strong attention to detail, with the judgement to avoid getting bogged down and keep sight of the bigger picture.
• Positive, resilient and solutns focused.