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Corporate Finance Assistant Manager - Inhouse
£50000 - £60000 + bonus
Birmingham
A leading European buy-and-build platform is expanding its presence in the UK and is looking for an M&A Associate to join its growing team in Birmingham. Backed by a well-established investment firm, the company has a strong track record of acquiring and scaling founder-led businesses across Europe, with ambitions to accelerate its UK expansion through multiple acquisitions per year.
The Opportunity
Join the UK team at an early stage and be part of a high-volume M&A environment within a professional private equity-backed setting.
Work for a rapidly growing European investment platform with an active acquisition strategy.
Take ownership of the investment process, from sourcing to closing, including analysis, valuation, due diligence, and negotiations.
Be part of a dynamic and entrepreneurial team, working alongside experienced professionals in a high-growth environment.
Competitive salary package, including performance-based incentives.
Hybrid working model, with opportunities to travel to target businesses and company offices across the UK and Europe.
Key Responsibilities
Support the UK M&A lead throughout the entire investment process.
Identify and engage with potential acquisition targets, expanding the deal pipeline.
Build and maintain relationships with financial advisors, industry experts, and business owners.
Conduct financial analysis, due diligence, and valuation assessments of potential acquisitions.
Prepare investment materials, presentations, and internal reports.
Contribute to negotiations and, for smaller transactions, take ownership of deal execution.
Play a key role in developing the UK M&A team's culture and operations.
Your Profile
Bachelor's or master's degree in business, finance, or a related field with strong academic performance.
1+ years of M&A experience, ideally within transaction services, private equity, or corporate finance.
Strong financial modelling, valuation, and accounting skills, with experience analysing UK company financials (balance sheet, P&L, cash flow).
Proven ability to manage due diligence processes and execute deals.
Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
Highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and results-driven with strong attention to detail.
Willingness to travel within the UK.
This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established investment platform at an exciting stage of its UK expansion. If you are looking for a hands-on role in a high-growth, deal-driven environment, we would love to hear from you.
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