Corporate Finance Director – Partner

Armstrong Watson

Corporate Finance Director / Partner leading advisory growth at Armstrong Watson, an accounting and financial advisory firm. Managing client assignments, teams, financial performance and business development.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeLeeds • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Corporate Finance leadership, managing client relationships, and achieving financial targets while fostering a high-performing team environment. Strong ability to navigate complex financial landscapes and provide strategic direction aligned with organizational goals.

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Corporate Finance LeadershipClient Relationship ManagementFinancial Performance ManagementTeam Development and MotivationStrategic Planning

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Hard Skills

Corporate FinanceBudget MonitoringKPI ManagementFinancial Target AchievementDocumentation Authorization

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborative LeadershipClient-Facing CredibilityNetworkingContinuous Improvement

Industry Keywords

Corporate Finance AssignmentsClient Risks and OpportunitiesFee ManagementHigh-Performing TeamsAccountability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee a portfolio of Corporate Finance assignments, ensuring delivery aligns to agreed scope, budgets and professional standards
Stay current with Corporate Finance, accounting and relevant legislation to identify client risks and opportunities
Agree scopes of work and fees with clients and manage delivery against those agreements
Monitor work in progress and communicate regularly with clients and internal stakeholders
Manage fee overruns and agree fair, transparent outcomes with clients
Authorise non-contentious, non-statutory documentation where legally appropriate
Ensure work is implemented, billed and completed in line with firm standards, including post-assignment debriefs
Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing Corporate Finance team
Set objectives, provide feedback, conduct appraisals and competency assessments, and implement development plans
Contribute expertise, case studies and best practice to training and knowledge-sharing initiatives
Champion accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement
Contribute to the strategic direction and tactical planning of the Corporate Finance service line
Own and manage financial performance, including revenue, profitability and delivery against targets
Monitor budgets and KPIs, drive remedial actions, and celebrate success
Achieve personal new business and fee targets through networking and relationship building
Build relationships with intermediaries and business partners to generate referrals
Support cross-selling of services across the firm
Represent Armstrong Watson externally at meetings, events, pitches and marketing initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience operating at Partner or senior leadership level within Corporate Finance
Strong technical grounding combined with commercial awareness and client-facing credibility
Demonstrated ability to win work, grow client relationships and deliver against financial targets
Inclusive and collaborative leadership approach
Passion for developing people and building high-performing teams
Excellent communication skills
Confidence to operate as a trusted adviser to owners, boards and intermediaries

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
Competitive Annual Leave entitlement
Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year
Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working
Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
Paid flu jabs and eye tests
Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client)
Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral
Investment towards Continuous Professional Development (CPD), including access to comprehensive training courses and materials
Paid professional membership fees
Support and encouragement to develop your career further