We are recruiting for the following position for our Darlington office
Type: Full Time/Permanent
Location: Darlington
Who we are:
Clive Owen LLP is one of the largest independent firms in the North-East. With integrity and excellence at our core, our innovative use of technology and operations allows us to provide first-class solutions, innovative strategies, and outstanding outcomes to our clients.
We believe that collaboration leads to success. By fostering open communication and teamwork, we create a supportive environment where everyone’s contribution matters. We actively engage with our clients and listen to their needs; Together, we navigate challenges, celebrate achievements, and build strong relationships.
We are excited to announce an exceptional career opportunity to work alongside our newly appointed partner with over 20 years of extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions. This role offers a unique chance to collaborate closely with a seasoned expert, significantly strengthening Clive Owen’s position as a leader in Corporate Finance services. This is an expanding team, by leveraging your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment, you will play a pivotal role in driving our firm’s growth and success in the competitive financial landscape.
You will be involved in meeting client’s requirements, which are varied and evolve daily, including undertaking preparatory analysis, drafting financial models and business plans, liaising with clients and professional contacts, and supporting the Corporate Finance partner in leading the delivery of transactions.
Our Perks:
For more information on our perks – click here.
A typical day in the life of a Corporate Finance Manager
- Support the partner in the leading of M&A transactions from commencement through to completion, including liaising with clients, lawyers, funders, and other advisers.
- Undertaking and reviewing valuations of a variety of businesses either as a standalone engagement or to support the assessment of M&A options.
- Preparing and reviewing Pathfinders and Information Memoranda as a crucial element of a business sale process.
- Undertake potential acquirers and potential target reviews, by reviewing websites and working with partners across the UK and overseas, in readiness for presenting the outputs to clients (in both written and verbal form).
- Preparing and reviewing financial projections models, working closely with clients to identify and challenge the assumptions underlying the financial projections.
- Assisting the partner and clients with fund-raising assignments, including identifying appropriate funding sources, liaising with funders and clients, and responding to information requests.
- Alongside the broader Clive Owen team, undertake financial due diligence to support fund-raising, private equity and M&A transactions.
- Undertake initial research and analysis to support pitches, whilst also assisting in the preparation and delivery of the pitch.
- Undertake all line management duties for your team including reviewing and allocating work, reviewing timesheets and working arrangements, undertaking weekly updates, providing regular one to one feedback, supporting development and undertaking appraisals
- Undertake monthly billing tasks
- Demonstrate and promote the firm’s values, leading by example and where appropriate discussing the values with team members who do not demonstrate them
- Actively participate in department and management meetings
- Undertake relevant CPD to maintain technical knowledge and remain up to date with any industry and economic changes
- Make suggestions for updating and improving the department’s process and systems.
- Maintain and develop a network of contacts across the Northeast professional community, and be an ambassador for Clive Owen Corporate Finance across the region.
What are we looking for:
- ACA/ACCA qualified.
- Proven experience of delivering corporate finance assignments from commencement through to completion.
- Ability to establish rapport, build trust and demonstrate credibility.
- The ability to travel to clients’ premises and attend networking events as required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and be confident speaking to clients and colleagues face to face, over the telephone and by email.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- The ability to check work for accuracy and have a good attention to detail.
- The ability to make decisions, solve problems and take appropriate action.
- Be flexible and proactive in managing multiple priorities.
- Excellent IT skills.
It would be desirable if you had recent practice background, with exposure to accounts, audit and/or tax with strong technical knowledge. It would also be beneficial if you had experience in preparing and/or reviewing financial projections models along with preparing and/or reviewing share valuation models.
To find out more about the Darlington office, click here.
If you would like to discuss this role further, email recruitment@cliveowen.com
