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Finance and Assurance Salary (£): £, - £, Corporate Finance Manager
At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top % of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.
If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Group Corporate Finance Manager
Shape the Future of Strategic Growth
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the long-term growth of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation? We’re looking for a passionate and commercially astute Group Corporate Finance Manager to lead our corporate acquisition strategy and help us unlock new opportunities for sustainable success.
In this senior leadership role, you’ll be at the heart of our strategic expansion efforts—identifying, evaluating, and executing high-impact investments that align with our vision for the future. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, including the Group CFO and Acquisition Steerco, to ensure every acquisition delivers lasting value and supports our broader corporate goals.
What You’ll Be Doing
Leading Strategic Acquisitions
1. Guide cross-functional teams and external advisors through the full acquisition lifecycle, ensuring every move supports our long-term ambitions.
2. Provide expert oversight and leadership across all phases of the process.
Valuation & Financial Modelling
3. Build and refine sophisticated valuation models to support strategic decision-making and capital allocation.
4. Use data-driven insights to optimise our investment portfolio.
Strategic Recommendations
5. Deliver clear, forward-looking advice to senior leadership on acquisition strategy, timing, and integration.
6. Ground your recommendations in market trends, competitive analysis, and growth potential.
Performance & Risk Analysis
7. Conduct deep dives into financial and operational performance to assess strategic fit and long-term viability.
8. Identify key risks and develop robust mitigation strategies.
Due Diligence & Stakeholder Engagement
9. Lead comprehensive due diligence across financial, legal, tax, people, and operational areas.
10. Act as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and driving successful outcomes.
You'll be based at our Severn Trent Centre in Coventry. With this being such a critical role, we’re looking for someone who can join us hours a week.
HOW WE WORK
You'll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That’s why, we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive but also understand the flexibility working from home can bring. So, you'll usually find us in the office, but working from home is supported, when you need it.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for someone with significant experience in Corporate Finance or Transaction Support—ideally within a major accounting firm or large corporate environment. You’ll be a confident leader with a strong track record of managing complex deals, influencing senior stakeholders, and delivering results under pressure.
Your Skills & Capabilities
11. Strategic thinking and commercial insight
12. Precision and analytical depth in financial modelling
13. Strong leadership and project management abilities
14. Calm under pressure, with excellent prioritisation skills
15. Collaborative and influential across all levels
16. Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement
Your Qualifications
17. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
18. Proven experience in corporate finance and M&A, with a demonstrable impact on strategic growth
Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.
HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU
It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too.
We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.
Here’s some of our favourites:
19. days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to days per year)
20. Annual bonus scheme (of up to % per annum based on company performance)
21. Car allowance – per annum up to £,
22. Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to % when you contribute
23. Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
24. Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
25. Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
26. Family friendly policies
27. Two volunteer days per year
LET’S GO
We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.