Executive, Corporate Finance

About Crowe 

Crowe is a leading national firm offering audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services with global reach and local expertise. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks worldwide, we have access to over 46,000 professionals across 150+ countries and more than 800 offices globally. 

Our vision is to be a leader in our chosen markets, creating lasting value for our clients and our people and being a trusted partner in their success. 

We are dedicated to driving client success, empowering our people, embracing sustainability, delivering technological change and acting in the public interest. 

We are currently seeking a Corporate Finance Executive who will report to the Director and Partner to join our Corporate Finance Team in our Kent office, based in Maidstone.

The role will be broad and varied as the candidate will assist in the execution of Corporate Finance engagements across both Transaction Support and Lead Advisory:

Transaction Support

• Assist in the planning and execution of due diligence assignments.
• Communicate effectively with clients and other internal departments (e.g. tax).
• Prepare information request lists.
• Cross refers and check disclosed information against our information request list.
• Prepare comprehensive data book analysis based on financial information received.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial information and documentation.
• Critically evaluate the information received and identify and explain trends and outliers.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of well-structured and concise due diligence reports.

Lead Advisory

• Report writing (e.g. preparation of Information Memorandum, Business Plans).
• Financial modelling (e.g. cash flow/financing models).
• M&A analysis (e.g. identification of potential acquisition targets or buyers).
• Researching, preparing and supporting presentations/sales pitches for new business.
• Liaising with clients, funders and intermediaries during execution of transactions.
• Relationship building with local intermediary market (banks, lawyers etc).

The candidate is likely to have an audit background and whilst some Transaction Services or Corporate Finance experience would be helpful it is not essential.  The candidate must however have a strong interest in, and enthusiasm for Corporate Finance and be a genuine team player.  They need to be commercially minded and display high levels of accuracy and diligence in their work.  The job is likely to suit a self-starter with energy to work flexible hours and to tight deadlines.

We require an ACA or ACCA qualified with good written and verbal communication skills. The position will be client facing and therefore the successful candidates will need to be confident and professional.  Due to the location of our clients the candidate must have a full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Why choose Crowe? 

Whatever career you choose, whether in audit, tax, marketing or HR, we can offer you a rewarding and clear career pathway, designed to help you develop your existing talents as well as discovering new ones, positioning you to make a meaningful difference to our ever-growing and varied client base. 

At Crowe we foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, and we will encourage, support and guide you on an exciting professional journey of self-discovery. 

We value innovation and welcome those committed to making a difference for our communities, colleagues, and clients. With access to expert knowledge, continuous learning, competitive salaries, and flexible benefits, you will have the tools to build a rewarding career. 

We are committed to diversity in our teams, equal opportunity and merit-based progression. We promote a healthy working environment with an agile working approach alongside dedicated wellbeing support, helping our people to thrive both professionally and personally. 

Following changes to government policy in April 2024, we only accept applications from individuals with an existing, permanent, right to live and work in the UK.  

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