New Job Opening: Corporate Finance Manager in Bury Saint Edmunds, UK

Job Description

NXTGEN is proud to be working exclusively with a brilliant and highly regarded accountancy firm that is entering a hugely exciting phase of growth. Having already delivered exceptional success across multiple service lines, they are now looking to appoint a Corporate Finance Director to build a team and establish and lead their Corporate Finance offerings locally, mirroring the impressive journey they’ve already had in this office and market.

This is a genuinely rare and exciting opportunity to join an established and respected firm as the Corporate Finance Director, giving you full autonomy to shape the service from the top down, define the strategy, and build a high-performing team. You’ll be fully supported by an experienced leadership team who have successfully scaled service lines themselves, as well as being backed by their other established offices and Corporate Finance professionals, providing the platform to make a lasting impact across the Suffolk market.

The Role:

• Lead the establishment and growth of the firm’s Corporate Finance offering across Suffolk as the Corporate Finance Director


• Take ownership of a wide range of Corporate Finance projects, including M&A, due diligence, valuations, fundraising, and strategic advisory


• Build and nurture strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to deliver additional value through Corporate Finance services


• Work closely with other Directors & Partners to shape the long-term strategy, proposition, and go-to-market approach


• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing Corporate Finance team


• Play a key role within the senior leadership team, contributing to the wider growth and success of the firm

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience within Corporate Finance at either a Senior Manager or Director level, for the right person, the role will be shaped around the right person


• Strong commercial awareness, with a track record of developing and maintaining client relationships


• Ability or ambition to build and scale a service line and offering


• Excellent communication skills, with confidence working alongside senior stakeholders and business owners


• ACA, ACCA or CFA qualified, or equivalent   

Why this opportunity stands out:

• A unique chance to join an established firm as the Corporate Finance Director and build the function from scratch


• Clear and supported pathway to Partner


• Full autonomy to shape the service line and build a team in your own vision


• A forward-thinking leadership team whose employees and clients are at the heart of what they do


• An opportunity to create a lasting legacy within a growing regional market

If you’re looking for a role where you can truly make your mark, drive change, and build something from the ground up as a Corporate Finance Director, this is not one to miss.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Annie at NXTGEN.