Client Engagement (CFO solutions) - Associate Director

Grant Thornton UK; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in the UK seeks an Associate Director to manage client projects and build strong business relationships. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in project management and client growth, with strong knowledge in finance functions. The position offers a hybrid working model and a chance to engage in various impactful projects. Embracing diversity and providing flexible options, this firm fosters a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Opportunities for community engagement

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in building revenue and growth.
• Experience of building personal brand and network.
• Strong project management experience across multiple priorities.
• Strong knowledge of finance functions.
• Experience in growing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end client project management.
• Build long-term relationships with clients.
• Support Partners with business development.
• Ensure revenue and costs forecasts are updated.
• Regular check-ins with clients and secondees.

Skills

Business relationship building

Project management

Networking

Knowledge of finance functions

Client relationship growth

Education

Qualified (ACA/ACCA/equivalent)

Job description

At Grant Thornton, we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance.

With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

Job Description

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.

Our CFO solutions team were established to help our clients overcome significant challenges, where there could be a potential knowledge/skillset gap or lack of resource. They work directly with Finance teams to help them deliver business critical projects.

These can range from more simple issues e.g. year end accounting to working with firms going through more complex issues e.g. IPOs and M&A. The CFO solutions team sits within our Advisory (Deals & Business Consulting) division and work closely with a range of clients across different industry sectors.

If you are looking to work on an exciting range of projects, then this could be the team for you.

For internal employees who are interested in exploring this role we are happy to consider the option of a 12+ month secondment or a permanent opportunity.

Location

We are looking for this candidate to work with our teams across the UK and we are flexible on office base. The successful candidate will work on a hybrid model.

A look into the role

If you enjoy working on a wide-reaching range of projects that will help businesses and communities flourish, you’ll fit right in.

Specifically, you will become responsible for the end to end project management of several client projects. You will be expected to undertake the relationship management for these clients and projects whilst supporting Partners and Directors with business development opportunities to support future growth and revenue.

This includes:

• Building long term relationships with clients and targets by holding periodic calls with them from introduction through to engagement completions
• Driving a pipeline of opportunities through your own internal and external network
• Working with the rest of the CFO solutions team to deliver our growth strategy by getting involved in our growth initiative working groups and actively targeting entities on our focus list
• Engaging with internal BD initiatives such as joining sector specific calls with members from other Grant Thornton teams and participating in other internal events/calls to raise the profile of CFO solutions.
• Regular client check-ins to check how our secondees are performing and to develop the client relationship, enabling you to spot any possible further opportunities for CFO solutions or other Grant Thornton teams

• Secondee check-ins to check on their workload & wellbeing, help with any issues and follow up
• Managing additional resource for ongoing client engagements should they require it
• Ensuring revenue and costs forecasts are always up to date
• Providing regular delivery updates to the rest of the Clients & Markets team

• Reviewing resource options and discussing the role with candidates to identify who would be the best fit

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as an Associate Director, the minimum criteria you will need is:

• Demonstrable experience in helping to build revenue and growth through establishing solid business relationships
• Experience of building your personal brand and network to support business growth
• Excellent project management experience working across many priorities concurrently
• Strong knowledge of finance functions
• Demonstrable experience in growing client relationships

It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way:

• Ideally you will be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/equivalent) and be passionate about supporting, advising and helping businesses achieve their potential.
• Ideally you will have gained your experience in a practice environment e.g. External Audit, however it would be beneficial if you also have some industry experience.
• Have worked in a revenue generating or fee earning role.

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.