Associate – Corporate Finance – ACA recruitment

The client is fast becoming the dominanty force in mid-market Consumer/Retail MA.

2011 has been a spectacular year for them in terms of transactions and they would like to beef up the team with a Manager to help with execution and origination of their pipeline.

Small entrepreneurial environment
Core focus on consumer and retail sectors

Within their chosen sectors:

Role Description and Expectations

Support Partners in deal execution and also support marketing efforts from time-to-time

Candidate should be a qualified accountant with at least 2 years post-qualification corporate finance experience

Expect candidate will be comfortable interacting with clients and potential new clients on a regular basis from the outset as part of transaction origination and execution

Essential candidate has experience in day-to-day management of deals (buyside and sellside) and is proficient in financial modelling, writing IMs and writing presentations

Consumer or retail/leisure experience is a bonus but not essential

We are open to meeting candidates from the big 4 accounting firms who have first time passes in all accounting exams

Opportunity to participate in the ongoing shaping/development of the business – scope for motivated individuals to be involved in and support the building of the business

Character / Personality

Motivated, self-starter

Strong communication skills

Ability to work as part of small team without support structure of major organisation

Entrepreneurial – desire to share in the upsides (and downsides) of a smaller firm

Academic Achievements

Excellent A-levels
2:1 or above from a top tier university

Remuneration

Base salary plus bonus linked to company success and personal performance
Longer term opportunities for quasi-equity participation