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Interim Head of Development Finance (Social Housing Property Development)
Posted 1 day ago by Robertson Bell
Have you led finance teams supporting major development programmes? Do you thrive in complex, fast-moving environments w...
- Rate £750 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Undetermined
- Location London, Greater London
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Senior Finance Manager - Group Reporting - FTSE - London
Posted 1 day ago by Experis
Role SummaryAs Senior Finance Manager in Group Reporting, you'll be at the centre of our business' Finance, ensuring tim...
- Rate £800 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
Oracle Fusion Finance Solution Architect
Posted 4 days ago by Queen Square Recruitment
The RoleAs the Oracle Fusion Finance Solution Architect, you will be responsible for the end-to-end solution architectur...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Crawley, England, United Kingdom
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About Our Inside IR35 Corporate Finance Contract Roles
What does a corporate finance contractor do?
The Corporate Finance contractor role centres on the ability to support organisations with transactions, capital structure decisions, and the financial analysis that underpins major strategic choices. Contract engagements arise most commonly in the context of mergers and acquisitions, fundraising rounds, debt restructuring, refinancing, and IPO preparation, where dedicated analytical and advisory capacity is needed for a defined period that a permanent team cannot provide. Corporate Finance contractors work within investment banks, private equity firms, corporate finance advisory boutiques, and in-house corporate development functions, bringing the technical financial skills needed to deliver high-quality transaction support to demanding timelines.
What sets strong Corporate Finance contractors apart is are technically demanding and built on a foundation of strong financial modelling capability. Experience building detailed financial models, conducting valuation analysis using DCF, comparable company, and precedent transaction methodologies, and preparing investment memoranda, board presentations, and due diligence materials is essential. Most senior Corporate Finance contractors are qualified accountants, typically ACA or CFA, with experience gained in investment banking, private equity, or a corporate finance advisory firm. The ability to work at pace under significant time pressure, manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, and produce professional-quality outputs to the standard expected in a transactional environment is assumed. Sector expertise, particularly in financial services, technology, or healthcare, is a meaningful differentiator in the corporate finance contracting market.
What is the market like for corporate finance contractors?
Corporate Finance contracting is a high-value specialist market that is closely correlated with M&A activity, private equity deal flow, and capital markets conditions. Demand rises during periods of active deal making and softens when transaction volumes contract, making it one of the more cyclical segments of the finance contracting market. The London market, as one of Europe's leading financial centres, generates a disproportionate share of corporate finance contract activity. Rates are at the very top of the finance contracting market for senior corporate finance contractors with strong modelling skills and relevant transaction experience.
What does Inside IR35 mean?
IR35 is UK tax legislation that determines whether a contractor is genuinely self-employed or working in a manner that resembles employment. When a contract is classified as inside IR35, income tax and National Insurance are deducted at source, typically via an umbrella company or agency PAYE. Headline day rates on inside IR35 engagements are generally higher than equivalent outside IR35 roles to account for the tax and employment cost structure.
Inside IR35 determinations are made where the working arrangements are considered to resemble employment, based on factors including the level of client control, the absence of a genuine right of substitution, and the presence of mutuality of obligation. Since April 2021, the end client is responsible for making this determination for medium and large private sector organisations. Many employers in financial services, government, and professional services assess the majority of their contractor engagements as inside IR35.
On QualityContracts.co.uk, approximately 49% of roles with a stated IR35 status are classified as inside IR35, making it the most common arrangement across the contract market. The proportion varies by sector and role type. Each listing on this page displays its IR35 status where provided by the hiring organisation.
What corporate finance roles are usually Inside IR35?
Inside IR35 corporate finance contracts tend to arise in larger organisations with in-house M&A or corporate development functions, where the contractor joins the team to work on a pipeline of deals rather than a single transaction. The ongoing nature of the work, evaluating multiple opportunities, attending investment committee meetings, and supporting portfolio management, aligns with employment indicators. Banks and large corporates with active acquisition programmes are the usual sources.
How much do corporate finance contractors usually earn when working Inside IR35?
Contract rates for corporate finance roles typically range from £550 to £950 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement. Inside IR35 rates are typically 15% to 30% higher than equivalent outside IR35 roles to account for tax and national insurance deducted at source by the fee-payer.
How many Inside IR35 corporate finance vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 corporate finance contract roles across the site. Around one third of the roles currently listed on the site fall Inside IR35. Data reviewed up to June 2026.