About Headford Capital Headford Capital is a boutique corporate finance advisory firm based in Aztec West, Bristol. We support owner-managed businesses and SMEs across the South West and UK on mergers, acquisitions, disposals, and capital raises, typically in the £5M£50M range.
Were deal-driven, sector-agnostic, and hands-on. You wont be stuck in pitch decks youll run live transactions and work directly with business owners from day one.
Role Purpose The Managing M&A Advisor leads both deal execution and origination. Youll manage a portfolio of mandates, run client relationships, and guide junior analysts. This is a client-facing, office-based role requiring strong commercial judgement, technical capability, and the ability to close.
Key Responsibilities Deal Execution Lead end-to-end M&A processes: IM creation, buyer targeting, management presentations, data room, negotiation, SPA completion
Oversee financial modelling, valuation, and commercial analysis
Coordinate due diligence with legal, accounting, and specialist advisors
Drive deals to completion against agreed timelines and fee budgets
Client & Origination Manage senior client relationships from mandate through to completion
Identify and convert new opportunities via networking, referrals, and targeted outreach
Deliver proposals and pitches to business owners and boards
Build relationships with PE firms, lenders, and strategic buyers
Team & Operations Supervise and develop Analysts/Associates
Maintain deal documentation in line with FCA and internal compliance standards
Contribute to internal process improvements and marketing content
What Were Looking For Essential 5+ years experience in corporate finance, M&A, transaction services, or investment banking
Proven deal execution experience from LOI to completion
Strong financial modelling and valuation skills (DCF, LBO, multiples)
Excellent communication skills and confidence in boardroom environments
2:1 degree or above in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field
Based in or willing to relocate to Bristol (office-based, 5 days/week)
Desirable ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CFA qualification
Sector exposure in logistics, manufacturing, TMT, or business services
Existing network of PE houses, lenders, and business owners in the South West
Package Base Salary: £50,000
Bonus: Annual PRP bonus linked to deal completion and origination (typical OTE £10k£30k)
Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, paid professional memberships, clear progression to Director/Partner
Culture: Small team, low politics, high deal exposure. Youll be client-facing from week one.
Why Aztec West, Bristol Aztec West is one of the South Wests leading business hubs, offering excellent M4/M5 access, on-site parking, and proximity to HQs and PE-backed businesses placing you right where the deals happen.
How to Apply Send your CV and a brief note outlining 12 deals youve led to the email address provided. Applications reviewed weekly. Interviews held on a rolling basis. Right to work in the UK required (no sponsorship available).
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