Debt Advisory Director

About the role...

Fellwood Advisory, now proudly part of Cooper Parry Deals, continues to grow at pace. We’re now looking for an Associate Director or Director to join our expanding Debt Advisory team as we build on our reputation in the debt capital markets and support ambitious businesses across the UK.

We work with many private equity‑backed and owner‑managed corporates, helping them raise capital to fund growth,whether through acquisition or investment into organic growth.

This is an exceptional opportunity to play a leading role in a fast‑scaling, entrepreneurial advisory platform shaping the future of our debt offering while delivering high‑impact outcomes for private equity‑backed and owner‑managed businesses.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Client Consultation: Engage directly with clients to understand strategic objectives, financial priorities, risk appetite, and capital structure requirements.

- Financial Analysis: Lead detailed financial analysis including cash flow forecasting, debt capacity evaluation, covenant analysis, and scenario modelling.

- Debt Structuring: Design and structure innovative financing solutions tailored to each client.

- Transaction Execution: Take ownership of deals from inception through to completion.

- Relationship Management: Build and maintain long‑term relationships with clients and lenders.

- Team Leadership: Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to colleagues across the team.

- Market Insight: Monitor debt markets, regulatory developments, and economic trends.

About you...

- 8–10+ years’ experience in debt advisory, leveraged finance, corporate finance or banking.

- Strong financial acumen and modelling capability.

- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

- Experience leading teams.

- Strategic mindset.

- Client‑centric approach.

About us...

We’ve been dubbed ‘the rebels of accountancy’. We’re straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service – free from unnecessary red tape.

Check out our recent achievements:

• Best Companies’ No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
• Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we’re still the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Achieved 5 awards at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience

What's in it for you?

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you’re given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you’ll produce amazing results.

That’s why we offer things like:

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• No dress code – just “wear something!”
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we’ll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

For the attention of agencies - unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.