Client Engagement (CFO solutions) - Associate Director

Grant Thornton UK; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global advisory firm is seeking an Associate Director who will oversee project management and develop strong client relationships. The role offers a hybrid working model and requires demonstrable business relationship experience and strong project management skills. The ideal candidate will bring a finance-focused perspective to drive growth in diverse client projects. This is an opportunity to work on exciting projects while contributing to business development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Opportunities for community impact

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in business relationships for revenue growth.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience in client relationship development.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project responsibilities for client engagements.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and support partner initiatives.
• Oversee client check-ins to enhance relationships and identify opportunities.

Skills

Business relationship management

Project management

Finance functions knowledge

Education

Qualified ACA/ACCA/equivalent

Job description

More than you expected

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.

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. We understand you may want to have an exploratory conversation in the 1st instance to understand more about the team and role. Please reach out to Sam Harrison or the recruiter who will happy to have an initial conversation.

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. You will support the team by building upon the existing client base through exceptional relationship management, growing your internal/external network and elevating your personal brand.

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.

It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

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.

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