Max Newby

Corporate Finance Executive // Nottingham

I joined PKF Smith Cooper in 2025 as part of the Corporate Finance Graduate programme, where I am working towards the ICAEW ACA qualification. Based across the Nottingham and Derby offices, I support the senior members of the team with key aspects of the deal process.

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Experience counts

I hold a BSc in Accounting, Business Finance and Management from the University of York, which included a year in industry. During this time, I gained valuable experience working in corporate audit at BDO. This combination of academic and professional experience has provided me with a strong foundation to develop my expertise in corporate finance.

Personally speaking

Outside of work, I maintain an active lifestyle through regular gym training, walking, and playing padel. I also enjoy skiing and snowboarding, and I have recently travelled to Thailand and Vietnam, which has furthered my interest in exploring new parts of the world.

About PKF Smith Cooper

  • PKF is one of the largest corporate finance houses in the UK and Ireland, with a total deal value of £5.9bn and an average deal size of £34m.
  • PKF has global reach with over 440 offices across 150 countries, providing access to a depth of international knowledge and global purchasers.
  • We focus on deals between £5m and £50m but our experience spans £1m to £250m.
  • We specialise in supporting entrepreneurs, founders and owner managers to secure successful deals that further their personal goals and business objectives.
  • PKF consistently ranks among the most active mid‑market corporate finance advisors in the Midlands and UK&I.
  • We are award-winning, including Insider Media’s ‘SME Advisory Team of the Year’ at the Midlands Dealmaker Awards 2022.
  • Our division combines specialist market knowledge with extensive deal-making experience to deliver partner-led advisory services across the full deal lifecycle.