Associate Director - Corporate Finance

JOB SPECIFICATION

Job Title: Associate Director – Corporate Finance

Reporting to:  Managing Partner

Base:   40 Mespil Road

Contract type:  Full time / Permanent

ABOUT CROWE IRELAND

Crowe is a leading business advisory and accountancy firm, ranking among the top 10 firms in Ireland. 
The firm currently has 19 partners and over 200 staff and provides audit, tax, advisory and consulting services to a broad range of indigenous and international businesses, owner-managed companies and not-for-profit organisations.

Crowe Ireland is an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the world's leading accounting and advisory networks, comprising more than 770 offices, 42,000 professionals and member firms across over 150 countries. This global reach enables us to combine deep local market knowledge with international expertise, providing clients with access to specialist advice and cross-border support wherever required.

Crowe’s corporate finance department advises clients on significant transactions and strategic decisions, including acquisitions, disposals, financial due diligence, valuations, transaction structuring, financing and related corporate advisory matters.

We offer a broad range of services to clients, including strategic advisory, fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, and business valuations.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Associate Director will have a senior management role within the firms Corporate Finance department.

They will be responsible for leading and delivering corporate finance assignments, managing client relationships and project teams, developing new business and contributing to the continued growth of the department.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical and analytical capabilities with commercial judgement, senior-level client management skills and a proven ability to manage complex projects. They will work closely with partners and colleagues across Corporate Finance and the wider firm.

The role requires a senior professional who can provide clear oversight while remaining actively involved in assignments. This includes shaping the analytical approach, challenging significant assumptions, identifying transaction implications and ensuring that clients receive concise, practical and decision-relevant advice.

We are seeking an ambitious, high - performing candidate to work within our busy and dynamic Corporate Finance department.

KEY RESULT AREAS

- Lead corporate finance assignments from origination and scoping through to reporting, negotiation support and completion including M&A advisory (sell-side and buy side), transaction due diligence, valuations and debt advisory.

- Proactively and reactively provide consultative advice to clients and Partners on specific projects and deliver within the agreed specified timeframes.

- Lead and manage relevant cross-functional project teams and workflow plans in order to deliver a high-quality client service within the specified timescales.

- Lead and manage the completion of tenders and fee proposals, attend client meetings, present and maintain up to date records.

- Take ownership of own business development portfolio and business development targets which will have an agreed mix of current and new clients. Proactively pitch for new business and drive growth of the firm.

- Work alongside and support Partners to originate new business opportunities and proactively develop and maintain new and existing client portfolios, relationships and key intermediaries.

- Generate thought leadership of relevance to clients, contacts and prospects of the Corporate Finance department.

- Proactively manage WIP / Debtor Ledger in keeping with Crowe’s policies.

- Proactively participate in the department and firm strategy. Keep abreast with the market, client, technical developments and associate bodies activities to ensure Crowe’s activities are aligned.

- Deliver on and off the job training to team members to improve business processes and support career development for colleagues.

- Manage, mentor and motivate the teams ensuring that constructive feedback is provided following assignments and fully participate in all Performance Management initiatives as required.

- Proactively build a positive work environment to attract, train, develop and retain exceptional people.

- Be fully conversant and understand the authority levels of this role and those of all relevant stakeholders to ensure full compliance with Crowe’s policies, procedures and regulations.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Knowledge & Skills:-

- ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent professional qualification, together with at least five years’ relevant post-qualification experience.

- Significant corporate finance, transaction services or related advisory experience gained in professional practice, investment, banking or an appropriate corporate environment.

- Demonstrable experience of leading complex corporate finance or transaction-related assignments.

- Evidence of contributing to business development, proposal preparation or relationship development.

- Excellent analytical skills - especially financial analysis and financial modelling.

- Proven verbal and written communication skills – especially in report writing and PowerPoint presentations.

- Proven project Management skills and experience. Must enjoy managing a wide range of multiple tasks/projects at any one time.

- Strong commercial judgement and an ability to convert detailed analysis into clear, decision-relevant advice.

- Proven ability to work in a team orientated environment.

Essential competencies:-

- Business Development:  A strategic thinker who demonstrates empathy with client needs, takes ownership of their development, and seeks way to improve. Keeps abreast of developments in this sector and actively builds relationships through networking and other business development activity.

- People Leadership: Proven ability to listen, build rapport, influence and develop strong working relationships. Demonstrate experience of leading, managing and developing teams of professionals.

- Practice Management: Proven ability to focus on performance, meeting deadlines and producing results. A proven decision maker, evidence of sound judgement and common sense.

- Client Leadership:  Strong networker. Displays confidentiality, confidence, agility and affinity with client and sector specialisms.

WORKING IN CROWE IRELAND CORPORATE FINANCE

Crowe’s approach is practical, commercial and responsive. The department invests time in understanding the client’s ambitions and the realities shaping the decision, then assembles the appropriate expertise and adapts the work as the assignment develops.

Corporate Finance assignments are generally senior-led and focused on producing clear insights rather than unnecessarily lengthy outputs. The team seeks to identify the matters most likely to influence value, risk, financing or negotiations and to communicate those matters promptly and clearly.

The role offers:

- Direct involvement in Irish mid-market transactions and strategic advisory assignments.

- Access to a broad range of owner-managed businesses, corporates, investors, lenders and professional advisers.

- Opportunities to work across Corporate Finance, Tax and other specialist disciplines.

- Significant senior-level client exposure and responsibility.

- Scope to develop an area of sector or technical specialisation.

- An opportunity to originate business and build a personal market profile.

- A meaningful role in developing people, improving services and shaping the future direction of the department.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Crowe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Crowe is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don’t regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

AGENCY POLICY

Crowe Ireland endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, at times when we do need to engage with recruitment agencies, we operate within a preferred supplier list (PSL). We only work and partner with recruitment suppliers where our agreed contractual terms fully in place. If unsolicited CVs are received from any agency not on our PSL, then we will not be liable for payment of introduction fees.