Manager – Restructuring Advisory - Contingency Planning

FRP Advisory; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

FRP Advisory is seeking a Manager within the Restructuring Advisory team to lead financial analysis and support distressed businesses. Responsibilities include managing insolvency cases, ensuring compliance with legislation, and liaising with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in restructuring advisory, a degree-level education, and strong communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and FRP in-house systems is essential. This role offers a significant opportunity for professional development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in restructuring advisory.
• Strong understanding of insolvency legislation and case lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial analysis and deliver strategic options reviews.
• Draft and review reports for stakeholders.
• Supervise case progression and ensure compliance.

Skills

Restructuring advisory experience

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organisational abilities

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Degree-level education

Relevant professional qualifications (CPI, JIEB)

Tools

Microsoft Office

FRP in-house systems

Job description

Role overview

As a Manager within our Restructuring Advisory team, you will take a lead role in supporting distressed businesses through contingency planning, financial analysis, and strategic advisory engagements. You may also manage a portfolio of insolvency cases, including administrations, CVAs, and/or Restructuring Plans, ensuring statutory compliance and stakeholder engagement throughout. This role offers the opportunity to further develop leadership capabilities and contribute to both commercial restructuring and formal insolvency processes, with a focus on advisory engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial analysis, including estimated outcome statements, and cash flow modelling to deliver strategic options reviews and independent business reviews
• Draft and review high-quality reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Supervise case progression and ensure compliance with insolvency legislation
• Liaise with clients, creditors, employees, legal advisors, and asset funders
• Liaise with other FRP teams where cross-pillar expertise and experience are needed
• Lead client meetings and site visits
• Oversee asset realisation strategies and recovery actions
• Identify and elevate legal issues where appropriate
• Manage junior team members and contribute to their development
• Utilise Microsoft Office and FRP in-house systems effectively

Qualifications

• Proven experience in restructuring advisory
• Strong understanding of insolvency legislation and case lifecycle
• Degree-level education preferred; relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CPI, JIEB) advantageous
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Strong in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; IPS experience desirable
• Collaborative team player with a proactive and adaptable approach