Our client, a respected Media-focused M&A boutique, is seeking a high-potential Corporate Finance Associate to join their growing team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a Big 4-trained ACA to transition into a pure M&A environment and gain front-to-back deal exposure across the media, entertainment, content, and digital sectors.
The Firm
Our client is an independent advisory house with deep sector expertise in media and entertainment. Known for delivering high-quality transactional advice and cultivating a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture, the firm offers Associates immediate responsibility, direct Partner exposure, and a clear development path.
The Role
Working as a Corporate Finance Associate, you will:
* Support and lead key workstreams on live M&A transactions
* Apply your technical accounting and financial analysis skills to valuation and modelling tasks
* Prepare IMs, management presentations, and financial analyses for client presentations
* Conduct market and strategic research across traditional and digital media sectors
* Coordinate due diligence processes and liaise with legal, financial, and commercial advisers
* Work closely with senior bankers across the full deal lifecycle
Candidate Requirements
To be considered, you must meet the following criteria:
* ACA-qualified (ICAEW)
* Trained within a Big 4 firm (EY, Deloitte, KPMG, PwC)
* Ideally 12 months of experience in Transaction Services
* Strong financial analysis skills with a solid grounding in accounting and valuation fundamentals
* Clear motivation to transition into M&A within the media sector
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation abilities
* UK work eligibility (no visa sponsorship available)
What’s on Offer
* Opportunity to work on high-profile media and entertainment deals
* Significant early responsibility with strong mentorship
* Competitive compensation and performance bonus
* Supportive, people-first culture with clear progression opportunities