Corporate Finance Director / Partner

In this role, you will lead the Corporate Finance practice, shaping growth and reinforcing our reputation as the trusted adviser to privately owned businesses. You'll manage a portfolio of assignments, ensure delivery to high professional standards, and develop a high-performing team. The position combines strategic leadership with client-facing credibility to drive sustainable revenue and cross firm collaboration. This is an opportunity to influence the firm's growth trajectory and client base while upholding our values-driven culture.

• Salary and benefits package
• Pension scheme with life cover (4x salary) and income protection
• Smart working policy
• Health Shield cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)
• CPD and professional membership fees

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of Corporate Finance assignments with scope, budget, and quality controls
• Stay updated on Corporate Finance, accounting, and legislation to identify risks/opportunities for clients
• Define scopes of work and fees, manage delivery within agreements
• Monitor work in progress and communicate with clients and internal stakeholders
• Manage fee overruns and ensure transparent outcomes
• Authorize non-contentious documentation where appropriate
• Ensure successful completion and post-assignment debriefs in line with firm standards
• Lead, motivate and develop the Corporate Finance team
• Set objectives, conduct 1:1s and performance reviews, identify skills gaps and training
• Contribute to departmental training and knowledge sharing
• Contribute to strategic planning and financial performance of the service line
• Own and manage revenue, profitability, and delivery against targets
• Monitor KPIs and drive remedial actions when needed
• Achieve personal new business and fee targets through networking and relationships
• Build relationships with intermediaries and partners to generate referrals
• Support cross-selling of services and represent the firm externally
• Participate in meetings, pitches, and marketing to enhance profile

• Experience at Partner or senior leadership level in Corporate Finance
• Strong technical grounding with commercial awareness and client-facing credibility
• Proven ability to win work, grow client relationships and meet financial targets
• Inclusive, collaborative leadership with focus on developing people and high-performing teams
• Excellent communication skills and ability to act as a trusted adviser to owners, boards, and intermediaries

• leadership
• collaboration
• communication
• Corporate Finance knowledge
• accounting and legislation awareness
• financial target delivery