Finance & Accounting Advisory - Consultant

CFGI; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CFGI is seeking consultants to join a team working with Big 4 auditors and client management on engagements across multiple industries. You will own projects from start to finish, interact with client management, and develop strong relationships while delivering high-quality financial analysis and reporting.

The role offers exposure to diverse engagements and the opportunity to influence outcomes across transactions, including due diligence and regulatory reporting, with the flexibility of

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Effective analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of operational due diligence for complex transactions (acquisitions, divestitures, IPOs).
• Accounting projects focused on carving out business units/subsidiaries.
• Integration with client’s internal staff as a subject matter expert on operational accounting tasks.
• Preparation of financial and regulatory information in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Research and document projects related to new accounting standards and process improvements.
• Lead process improvement projects and implement changes.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree (ACA/ACCA/CA/CPA) or MBA with accounting experience

Job description

Our consultants work as part of a team with other CFGI professionals, Big 4 auditors, and client management on all facets of engagements, including analyzing financial information, interviewing client management, identifying key issues, report writing, participating in meetings, and developing a strong relationship with client management.

Take ownership of your career at CFGI:

• Gain exposure to a wide range of industries and/or projects.
• Make a true business impact with your clients.
• Own projects from start to finish.
• Experience client interaction and thrive in a client-facing role.
• Be consistently challenged and learn through a collegial environment created from top tier experts hired within the firm.
• Enjoy the flexibility of office/remote/client site work locations (engagement specific).
• Create your own path.
• Enjoy what you do!

What you might expect:

• Preparation of operational due diligence for complex transactions (i.e. – acquisitions and divestitures, stock offerings, debt raises, IPO’s).
• Accounting projects focused on carving out business units/subsidiaries.
• Integration with client’s internal staff as a subject matter expert when it comes to operational senior accounting tasks or overall financial team support.
• Preparation of financial and regulatory information in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Research and document projects related to new accounting standards, process improvement, and implementations.
• Process improvement projects and implementation of changes.

Who you are:

• An undergraduate degree – ACA, ACCA, CA, CPA and/or MBA combined with solid accounting experience will be considered in lieu of a degree in Accounting.
• Two to five years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting and/or finance.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with an ability to assimilate easily into teams.
• Strong technical skills and a working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Effective analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Entrepreneurial nature, self-motivated, ethical, and dependable.
• High energy with commitment to quality client service.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.