Finance Transformation Assistant Manager, Controllership & Automation

Grant Thornton UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development programmes

Flexible holidays

Pension and life cover

Private medical

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is seeking an Assistant Manager in Finance Consulting to advance our Controllership Transformation and Financial Close Automation practice. You will work with CFOs and finance leaders to re-engineer close processes, deploy automation tech, and grow capabilities across multiple sectors.

You will develop skills in process redesign, close automation tech, and stakeholder management, supported by Directors and Partners.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with post-qualification experience.
• Interest in finance transformation and role of technology in close processes.
• Confidence engaging with senior finance stakeholders and managing expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead workstreams within controllership and financial close transformation engagements.
• Assist with diagnostic work and implement improved close calendars and reconciliation frameworks.
• Manage engagement budgets and timelines.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Finance transformation

Analytical mindset

People leadership

Education

ACA/ICAS/CA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA

Tools

FloQast

OneStream

Prophix

BlackLine

Job description

Grant Thornton UK is seeking an Assistant Manager in Finance Consulting to advance our Controllership Transformation and Financial Close Automation practice. You will work with CFOs and finance leaders to re-engineer close processes, deploy automation tech, and grow capabilities across multiple sectors.

You will develop skills in process redesign, close automation tech, and stakeholder management, supported by Directors and Partners.