JOB DESCRIPTION
Title:
Corporate Finance Assistant
Reporting To:
Group Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Hours:
37.5 hours per week, but open to part-time
Salary:
£28k per annum
THE COMPANY
Finelight Group Limited is a dynamic and rapidly growing company focused on strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in a diverse portfolio of businesses. We are committed to driving long-term value creation within our portfolio through operational excellence and strong financial oversight.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Corporate Assistant to provide essential operational, research, and transaction support to our Senior Leadership Team. This role will be instrumental in coordinating M&A processes, managing key administrative functions, and ensuring the smooth integration and ongoing support of our acquisitions and portfolio companies.
THE ROLE
This role offers exposure to the full breadth of the M&A process while also providing operational and administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). You will work closely with the Group COO to support transaction execution, portfolio management, diary and logistics coordination, and corporate events, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while directly contributing to the Group's growth strategy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
M&A Administration & Support
· Assist in the origination and execution of M&A processes, from target identification through due diligence to integration.
· Coordinate and track due diligence activities across financial, commercial, legal, and operational workstreams.
· Manage and monitor electronic data rooms, ensuring accurate version control and timely fulfilment of document requests.
· Manage legal documentation and negotiated clauses, ensuring latest versions are circulated to all stakeholders, accurately filed, and key nuances reported in the Lessons Learned database.
· Prepare and manage information flows between target companies, internal teams, and external advisers.
· Support in preparing due diligence reports, investor materials, and transaction presentations.
· Conduct targeted industry, market, and company research, maintaining up-to-date research databases.
· Maintain and update internal CRM systems with deal flow and contact information relevant to M&A.
Diary Management & Logistics
* Manage complex calendars and coordinate meetings across multiple time zones for the SLT and Group.
* Arrange and manage business travel for SLT and Group where required.
* Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and track follow-up actions.
* Process and reconcile expense reports for SLT.
* Maintain an organised electronic filing system for confidential documents, ensuring easy retrieval and compliance.
Group Events Support
* Assist with the planning and coordinate Board meetings, offsites, and corporate events across the Group.
* Source venues, manage attendee lists, and prepare event materials.
* Assist in tracking budgets for Board meetings and corporate events.
* Co-ordinate post-event feedback and track all resulting action points to ensure timely completion.
Portfolio Management Support
* Assisting the SLT to track and monitor the performance of portfolio companies.
* Assist in collecting and validating performance data from portfolio companies for reporting purposes.
* Contribute to the preparation of Board and investor reports.
* Support ad hoc analysis and operational improvement initiatives.
General Team Support
* Provide administrative and operational support to the SLT teams.
* Liaise with internal departments, external advisers, and stakeholders professionally.
* Maintain confidentiality and uphold corporate governance standards.
* Identify opportunities to improve information sharing and administrative processes
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Qualifications, Experience & Attributes
· Open to New Graduates with a Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field, eager to gain experience in a fast-paced corporate environment.
· Alternatively, 1-3 years of professional experience in corporate services, professional services, or project coordination is highly valued.
· Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
· Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
· Strong research and analytical capabilities.
· Exceptional attention to detail and high accuracy levels.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Self-starter with a proactive, problem-solving approach.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
· Professional discretion in handling sensitive information.
· Interest in business, finance, and the M&A sector is beneficial.
WHY JOIN US
· Competitive salary and benefits package.
· Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a fast-growing, dynamic company.
· A collaborative and innovative work environment.
· Career development opportunities in a company focused on growth and M&A.