Your new company An established and award winning professional services firm with a strong national reputation is expanding its Corporate Finance team in Cardiff. The team advises small and mid market businesses on high value transactions including acquisitions, disposals, due diligence, valuations and fundraising. Following a record breaking year advising on transactions exceeding £1bn, the firm continues to invest heavily in its people, offering structured career development, high quality clients and a genuine work/life balance. Your new role As a Corporate Finance Manager within the Transaction Support team, you will play a key role in delivering high quality advisory work across a diverse client base. You will work closely with Partners and Directors on complex transactions, while also managing and developing junior team members. Key responsibilities will include: Developing a detailed understanding of target businesses and their key value drivers Reviewing and analysing historical trading results, cash flow and balance sheets Assessing current trading performance and future projections Identifying and quantifying financial, commercial and operational risks Highlighting issues that may impact deal pricing or structure Producing high quality written reports within agreed timescales Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team What you'll need to succeed ACA or ACCA qualification Proven experience in Transaction Support, Deal Advisory or Corporate Finance Previous managerial or assistant manager experience Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify key issues from large data sets Excellent Excel skills, with solid working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero or QuickBooks Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted client relationships Ability to manage deadlines and perform well under pressure What you'll get in return Salary up to £62,000 depending on experience (10% Bonus) Excellent training and clear career progression opportunities Exposure to high profile, mid market transactions Flexible and hybrid working to support work/life balance Supportive, collaborative team culture within a growing office What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk