Managing M&A Advisor

Headford Capital is a boutique corporate finance advisory firm based in Aztec West, Bristol. We support owner-managed businesses and SMEs across the South West and UK on mergers, acquisitions, disposals, and capital raises, typically in the £5M£50M range.

Were deal-driven, sector-agnostic, and hands-on. You wont be stuck in pitch decks youll run live transactions and work directly with business owners from day one.

The Managing M&A Advisor leads both deal execution and origination. Youll manage a portfolio of mandates, run client relationships, and guide junior analysts. This is a client-facing, office-based role requiring strong commercial judgement, technical capability, and the ability to close.

• Lead end-to-end M&A processes: IM creation, buyer targeting, management presentations, data room, negotiation, SPA completion

• Oversee financial modelling, valuation, and commercial analysis

• Coordinate due diligence with legal, accounting, and specialist advisors

• Drive deals to completion against agreed timelines and fee budgets

• Manage senior client relationships from mandate through to completion

• Identify and convert new opportunities via networking, referrals, and targeted outreach

• Deliver proposals and pitches to business owners and boards

• Build relationships with PE firms, lenders, and strategic buyers

• Supervise and develop Analysts/Associates

• Maintain deal documentation in line with FCA and internal compliance standards

• Contribute to internal process improvements and marketing content

• 5+ years experience in corporate finance, M&A, transaction services, or investment banking

• Proven deal execution experience from LOI to completion

• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills (DCF, LBO, multiples)

• Excellent communication skills and confidence in boardroom environments

• 2:1 degree or above in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field

• Based in or willing to relocate to Bristol (office-based, 5 days/week)

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CFA qualification

• Sector exposure in logistics, manufacturing, TMT, or business services

• Existing network of PE houses, lenders, and business owners in the South West

• Base Salary: £50,000

• Bonus: Annual PRP bonus linked to deal completion and origination (typical OTE £10k£30k)

• Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, paid professional memberships, clear progression to Director/Partner

• Culture: Small team, low politics, high deal exposure. Youll be client-facing from week one.

Aztec West is one of the South Wests leading business hubs, offering excellent M4/M5 access, on-site parking, and proximity to HQs and PE-backed businesses placing you right where the deals happen.

Send your CV and a brief note outlining 12 deals youve led to the email address provided.Applications reviewed weekly. Interviews held on a rolling basis. Right to work in the UK required (no sponsorship available).

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