Managing M&A Advisor

About Headford Capital

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.

We’re deal-driven, sector-agnostic, and hands-on. You won’t be stuck in pitch decks — you’ll run live transactions and work directly with business owners from day one.

Role Purpose

The Managing M&A Advisor leads both deal execution and origination. You’ll 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.

Key Responsibilities Deal Execution

• 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

Client & Origination

• 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

Team & Operations

• Supervise and develop Analysts/Associates
• Maintain deal documentation in line with FCA and internal compliance standards
• Contribute to internal process improvements and marketing content

What We’re Looking For Essential

• 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

Package

• 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. You’ll be client-facing from week one.

Why Aztec West, Bristol

Aztec West is one of the South West’s 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.

How to ApplySend your CV and a brief note outlining 1–2 deals you’ve 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).

Application details

Use the application form on the official role page. Name, email, phone, bio, CV upload and privacy acknowledgement are required. Accepted CV formats are PDF, DOC and DOCX.

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