Corporate Finance Assistant Manager or Manager

Grant Thornton UK; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

More than you expected

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a 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:

Corporate Finance Assistant Manager or Manager - Cambridge / Milton Keynes offices

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

We operate in a highly dynamic and fast-moving environment, managing multiple live transactions but also developing relationships with new business opportunities for both us and the broader firm.

We are seeking self-motivated candidates with a view to supporting their career development within this exciting service line embedded in a strong team culture.

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares; we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

*This role is open to either an Assistant Manager or Manager level*

A look into the role

As Assistant Manager or Manager within the Corporate Finance Advisory team you will:

1. Manage/support client assignments of varying scope and scale
2. Take responsibility for drafting and preparing Information Memorandums
3. Perform high level modelling tasks and ad hoc financial analysis
4. Identify business issues and apply technical knowledge appropriately
5. Input into deal structuring considerations and any strategic input clients may require
6. Effectively manage various parties within the transaction, resolving any conflicts which may arise
7. Identify and evaluate risk management issues, mitigating risk appropriately
8. Participate in and support external networking activity, to generate and convert leads
9. Take on wider departmental responsibilities, including preparing pitches for new work, recruitment, or people management

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is to have:

1. Must be able to demonstrate relevant deal experience
2. Professional Qualification (ACA, ICAS, ACCA or equivalent)

Joining us as an Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is to have:

1. Experience gained within a professional services environment, relevant Advisory Firm, or within industry. Direct Corporate Finance experience is not a prerequisite
2. Professional Qualification (ACA, ICAS, ACCA or equivalent)

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.

1. Communication and relationship building skills with clients, targets, and colleagues
2. Analytical skills and the ability to commercially analyse financial data to develop an understanding of a company
3. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills to carry out financial analysis and prepare client and target documentation (e.g. IM, teaser, pitch decks etc.) Demonstrable practical experience of managing multiple deliverables, showing prioritisation skills and meeting deadlines within an expected timeframe
4. A keen interest in mergers and acquisitions

Knowing we’re right for you

The culture at Grant Thornton is what sets us apart; we’re known for our inclusive culture and creating environments where all our people can flourish. The things that set you apart, we value them, and this helps us all to perform at our best.

Our values are the unwavering principles that shape our daily behaviours and decisions, alongside our drive to do the right thing. We’re looking for people who align with our values and are purposefully driven, actively curious, and candid but kind.

It’s not just about our culture and values; in addition to a competitive salary and reward package, you’ll also get:

1. Tailored development programmes and access to coaching
2. Flexible bank holidays – allowing you to celebrate the days that are important to you
3. Benefits including pension, life assurance, and private medical, additional holiday purchasing, and health benefits
4. Access to shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial advice

And more.

How we work

We have a trust-based way of working, driven by responsible people who have the best interests of our firm and our clients at heart. Our how we work framework gives flexibility in where, how, and when we work to deliver the best results for our clients, whilst helping you keep a balance between work and life.

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. That is how it should be.

We’re looking for people who can help drive the business forward, 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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