Shaw & Co
Corporate Finance Executive
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Corporate Finance Executive
About Shaw & Co
Shaw & Co is a leading corporate finance advisory firm with a strong reputation for providing expert financial solutions and strategic guidance to entrepreneurs and owner-managers of businesses across various industries. Our purpose is to assist our clients in achieving their financial objectives and maximizing value through mergers, acquisitions, and funding solutions, and the ultimate realization of their business interests. Our track record includes transacting with clients such as Unilever, Vodafone, Groupon, and Michelin. As a forward-thinking firm, we are continuously expanding our offerings to meet the evolving needs of our clients.
Role Description
Ready to build a career in corporate finance? So are we—for you.
At Shaw & Co, we advise ambitious business owners through some of the most important transactions of their lives—M&A, fundraising, and strategic exits. We’re growing our Deal Delivery team and looking for a recently qualified ACA, ACCA, or CFA (or equivalent) who wants more than a job title—you want a career you’re proud of.
You’ll work on live deals from day one, learn directly from experienced deal-makers, and be part of a firm that genuinely invests in your development. If you’re ambitious, curious, and want to make things happen—read on.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
i) Deal Delivery
- Support live transactions: Work alongside Managers and Directors delivering M&A and funding mandates from day one.
- Build the numbers: Prepare financial analysis, valuations, and models that shape client decisions.
- Tell the story: Draft sections of Information Memorandums (IMs), Funding Proposals, pitch decks, and board reports.
- Research markets: Identify buyers, investors, and market trends to support origination and execution.
- Run due diligence workstreams: Coordinate with clients, lawyers, and other advisors to keep processes moving.
- Stay on track: Deliver on time, every time. Own your workstreams and hit deadlines.
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ii) Client & Team
- Learn from experienced deal-makers: Sit alongside senior colleagues who genuinely coach and mentor.
- Serve clients like a pro: Communicate clearly, respond promptly, and represent the firm with confidence.
- Maintain standards: Follow Shaw & Co templates and quality standards on every output.
- Guard confidentiality: Handle sensitive information with the discretion our clients expect.
iii) Growth & Values
- Own your development: Seek feedback, push yourself, and grow into the next role.
- Contribute ideas: We don’t stand still—we want your input on how we can do things better.
- Embrace technology: Use approved tools, including AI, to work smarter, not harder.
- Live our values: Make it happen. Strive for better. Do the right thing—in every interaction.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
- ACA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification (recently qualified or finalist stage).
- Strong technical accounting and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication—you can turn numbers into a compelling story.
- Sharp attention to detail—in deals, the small stuff matters.
- Confident with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and open to exploring new technology.
- Highly organised, with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
- Strong ethical standards and a commitment to confidentiality.
- A genuine appetite to learn, collaborate, and grow.
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Desirable:
- Experience in a professional services environment.
- Exposure to financial analysis, modelling, or transaction support.
- A genuine interest in corporate finance, M&A, and funding.
Reward
- Basic salary: Approx £53,000 per annum.
- PRR1 & PRR2 bonus participation.
- Equity incentive through a company EMI scheme.
- Private Health Cover (for you and family).
- Death in Service, Income Protection.
- Workplace Pension Scheme.
Location
- Bristol (central office).
- Hybrid option: Working up to 2 days per week from home/alternative location with line manager approval.
Application: If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to careers@shawcorporatefinance.com. Use ‘Corporate Finance Executive’ in the email subject.
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