Corporate Finance - Senior Associate

Job Description

VANRATH are working with a leading Corporate Finance firm in Belfast in helping recruit for a Senior Associate. Our client nurtures a friendly team culture and people work within an extremely supportive and creative environment, employees are valued, and are equipped and empowered to deliver exceptional client service

In order to attract the very best talent on the market a generous remuneration package is on offer based on experience plus a range of benefits including:

  • Competitive salary
  • Performance Bonus
  • Annual leave + Bank holidays
  • Pension Scheme
  • Healthcare
  • Life Insurance
  • Company Sick Pay
  • Hybrid option


Responsibilities

As a Senior Associate you will undertake a wide variety of dynamic Corporate Finance/Advisory projects and play an integral role in planning, monitoring and completing assignments within a team environment, providing appropriate support to ensure timely and effective completion of projects. You will work closely with partners across Mergers & Acquisitions, Advisory and Restructuring.

Duties include;

  • Assist in overseeing a portfolio of Business Advisory, Corporate Finance projects
  • Prepare financial projections for businesses
  • Assist in the preparation of business plans and due diligence reports
  • Identify and investigate key issues in potential target business for acquisition purposes
  • Prepare Independent Business Reviews
  • Undertake accurate and relevant analysis and interrogate financial models
  • Engage and assist in financial analyses and report writing
  • Advise businesses on reducing costs and managing working capital
  • Financial management of a portfolio of clients, including the production of realistic budgets for agreement with partner and client, ensuring that project costs are monitored, variances identified and instigate corrective measures as required



Experience & Qualifications

  • Qualified Chartered or Certified accountant (ACA or ACCA)
  • Minimum of 1 year of proven experience in a Business Advisory/Corporate Finance role
  • Financial Modelling skillset including previous experience in preparing financial projections
  • Business writing skills are essential
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to identify key issues from analytical data
  • Proven people management capability; ability to coach juniors to recognise strengths and provide timely feedback for professional development
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft packages (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and personal development


Next steps

If you think this role may be of interest to you, or you wish to discuss any other accountancy or finance jobs in Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Adrian Harrison at VANRATH or on LinkedIn in the strictest confidence.


About us

Established in 2000, VANRATH has become a market leader in Northern Ireland. This success is a direct result of our dedication to confidentiality, professionalism and the wealth of knowledge held by our Senior Consultants. VANRATH has a demonstrable track record in pairing the best local talent with leading local businesses.