Associate Director - Corporate Finance

An opportunity for an experienced corporate finance professional to join an award-winning corporate finance team. You will be a senior member of the team supporting the Partner in both lead generation and deal execution. This role provides significant opportunity for rapid progression and skills development The Company

HMT is a leading independent practice who specialise in advising ambitious entrepreneurial businesses. We operate from offices in Henley on Thames in beautiful and friendly surroundings, with excellent transport links into Reading, and in the heart of London near Bank station. Our award-winning corporate finance team enjoys a consistent and quality deal flow with an exceptional track record of completing transactions. When recruiting, we look for the right kind of attitude to work and life, the aptitude to learn, develop and take responsibility and obviously for the ability to undertake the range of work we can offer.

The Role

Reporting directly to, and working closely with, a Partner, you will be a senior member of a dynamic team advising small to mid-size businesses and their owners and management considering a range of transactions including MBO's, acquisitions, disposals and growth capital funding predominantly in the £5m to £50m deal size range. The person appointed will become the central day to day point of contact for all parties involved in the transaction and will need to understand and take ownership of key aspects of a transaction including drafting of Information Memoranda, modelling and project management/deal execution.

The Person

The successful candidate will be a high performer with a strong academic background and at least four years corporate finance experience within a major accountancy practice, corporate finance boutique or investment bank. For candidates with strong relevant experience, ACA/ACCA qualification is not essential. We are looking for the exceptional work ethic, commercial awareness, and strong analytical skills as well as the ability to work to tight reporting deadlines. Strong verbal and written communication skills are vital along with the ability to quickly build relationships based on trust with a wide range of people including business owners and other professionals. Working as part of a small team on a strong and consistent deal flow and closely with a highly experienced partner, there will be the opportunity to gain significant corporate finance experience and rapid career progression.