Financial Modelling Assistant Manager

Grant Thornton (UK); London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and advisory firm seeks an Assistant Manager for its Financial Modelling team in London. This role focuses on developing and reviewing financial models to support transactions and planning. You will engage in a trust-based environment promoting personal growth and inclusivity.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Tailored development programs

Pension

Medical benefits

Qualifications

• Strong exam record with ACA or CA.
• Excellent Excel skills and eagerness to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models and tools for forecasting and planning.
• Review and update models to support various deliverables.
• Assist other advisory teams with reports.

Skills

Excel

Problem Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

ACA or CA qualification

Degree in a numerate subject

Tools

Excel

VBA

PowerBI

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 over 76,000 professionals in more than 150 countries. We are a team of independent thinkers who prioritize quality, inclusion, and integrity. Across the globe, we bring diverse experiences to our clients, delivering a better, personal, proactive, and agile service. That’s Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

NEWGROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

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

The Financial Modelling team within our Deals Advisory & Consulting business supports clients with financial modeling across various advisory services, focusing on:

• Transactions and fundraising – sell-side or buy-side modeling to illustrate a business’s story, assess risks, opportunities, and returns, and support fundraising efforts.
• Strategic planning and decision support – modeling to aid ongoing business planning and evaluate the impact of strategic and routine decisions.
• Restructuring and insolvency – turnaround planning, short-term cash flow forecasting, and insolvency outcome analysis.
• Funds and valuations – asset and fund models supporting transactions, valuations, and reporting, especially in the infrastructure sector.

Financial models underpin most business decisions and transactions. We build, review, and modify models across sectors, helping clients understand the implications of their decisions before they act. Our goal is to deliver models that are understandable, flexible, and robust. Most work is performed in Microsoft Excel, with some use of other programming languages. We share knowledge and best practices within our modelling community.

We support flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours, to help you balance work and life.

A look into the role

As an Assistant Manager in our team, you will:

• Develop financial models and tools for forecasting and planning.
• Review models built by clients and advisers, providing initial insights.
• Update and run models to support various deliverables like valuations or insolvency analyses.
• Participate in model design discussions and draft specifications.
• Perform sensitivity and scenario analysis for deals and restructuring.
• Interpret model results and communicate implications to clients and colleagues.
• Assist other advisory teams with reports (e.g., Due Diligence, Corporate Finance).
• Share technical knowledge and mentor colleagues.
• Build client relationships through meetings and trust-based interactions.
• Proactively expand your internal and external network.
• Manage your career development with support from your manager and team.
• Deliver work within budgets and deadlines, managing conflicting priorities when necessary.

Knowing you’re right for us

The minimum criteria to join as an Assistant Manager include:

• ACA or CA qualification (or equivalent) with a strong exam record.
• Excellent Excel skills and eagerness to learn more.

Preferred additional skills include:

• Degree in a numerate subject.
• Interest in business and corporate finance.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex topics clearly.
• Sound accounting knowledge and understanding of cash and working capital cycles.
• Logical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with VBA or PowerBI is a plus.
• Experience with complex financial models or transactional work is advantageous.

Why join us?

Our culture values inclusivity and personal growth. We seek purpose-driven, curious, and honest individuals who align with our values. Benefits include tailored development programs, flexible holidays, pension, medical, and other perks. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

How we work

We promote a trust-based, flexible working environment, enabling you to balance work and personal life. We encourage proactive contributions, innovative ideas, and doing what’s right for our clients and colleagues. Join us to help drive our business forward and make a meaningful impact.