Associate Director - Deals - Corporate Finance

About the role...

Due to the continued explosive growth of our Deals function across the UK- we are looking for a brilliant Corporate Finance Associate Director to join our team

 

You’ll be an Associate Director with strong mid-market experience and knowledge of the Deals market - a proven self-starter and fantastic client liaison, with a hunger to develop and grow business. We’re flexible on sector experience, and you could have some existing CF experience or strong transaction services experience that could transfer to corporate finance.

Responsibilities:

• Client and Project Management: build a strong relationship with key individuals in the client and lead the project on a day-to-day basis, identify and resolve or bring in partner support on key issues arising. Manage junior colleagues’ workstreams, ensuring project deadlines are met and high-quality outputs are delivered.
• Business Development: assist in qualifying potential targets, aligned with sector and sub-sector strategies.  Develop a network of target businesses and in the local business community which can help create work winning opportunities in the future.
• Market Research: Conduct research into clients, prospects, private equity firms, and acquisition targets to identify new opportunities.
• Network Expansion: Expand internal and external networks, gaining exposure to buy-side mandates, management advisory roles, private equity, and target meetings.
• Transaction Documents: Lead the design, develop and review the preparation of key transaction documents, including information memorandums, exit strategy papers and financial models.
• Financial Analysis: Oversee financial analysis, ensuring accurate EBITDA assessments, valuations, and increasing involvement in complex areas of documentation critical to business positioning.
• Business Insights: Take ownership of detailed business insights that contribute to negotiations and legal processes, supporting effective transaction execution.
• Workstream Delegation: Delegate and oversee key transaction workstreams, including data room management, due diligence responses, buyer research, and pitch pack production.
• Update Meetings: Lead weekly update meetings, tracking progress and ensuring timely follow-up on critical project action items.
• Mentorship: Mentor and develop junior colleagues, providing technical guidance and supporting their professional growth, including delivering training sessions.
• Team Collaboration: Act as a bridge between junior and senior team members, facilitating smooth collaboration and knowledge transfer.
• Performance Feedback: Provide regular performance feedback and support line management responsibilities.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to the development of new methodologies, best practices, and process improvements to enhance the firm’s capabilities.

About you...

At Cooper Parry, we’re in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You’ll continuously strive to keep learning – whether you’re a trainee or a Partner – and you’ll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.

 

In addition to those core values, as a Deals Associate Director you should have;

 

• Qualifications:

  • Chartered Accountant or similar qualification.
  • Proven experience in corporate finance, with a strong track record in business development and transaction management.
  • Desire to build networks and relationships with clients, targets and the business community.
  • Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to conduct detailed financial analysis and valuations.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience in mentoring and developing junior colleagues.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage client relationships effectively.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

About us...

We’ve been dubbed ‘the rebels of accountancy’. We’re straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service – free from unnecessary red tape.

 

Check out our recent achievements:

 

• Best Companies’ No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
• Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we’re still the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Achieved 5 awards at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience

 

What's in it for you?

 

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you’re given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you’ll produce amazing results.

 

That’s why we offer things like:

 

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• An enhanced pension scheme
• No dress code – just “wear something!”
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

 

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we’ll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

 

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

 

For the attention of agencies - unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

 

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