Restructuring Associate/Assistant Manager

Stonebridge Executive Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonebridge Executive Search is seeking an Associate/Assistant Manager for a fast-growing Restructuring Advisory team. You will collaborate with lenders and investors to stabilize underperforming businesses through independent reviews, accelerated M&A, contingency planning, and options reviews.

The role demands ACA/ACCA, 3+ years in restructuring or corporate finance, and proven capability in financial analysis, reporting, and multi-stakeholder communication within a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified (this is a firm requirement).
• Demonstrable experience in a restructuring, corporate finance, or advisory environment (at least 3 years experience).
• Proven experience in financial analysis, presentation preparation, and research to support decision-making.
• Prior involvement in IBR, AMA, contingency planning, or options review work is required.
• Strong understanding of financial and operational turnaround processes.
• Demonstrated execution capability, with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead workstreams on Independent Business Reviews (IBRs), Accelerated M&A (AMA), Contingency Planning, and Options Review engagements.
• Work closely with clients, lenders, and other stakeholders to assess business performance, liquidity, and viability.
• Prepare and review financial analysis, cash flow forecasts, and business plans to support client and stakeholder decision-making.
• Lead communication with external stakeholders including lenders, advisors, and management teams to support efficient project delivery.
• Prepare high-quality client reporting and presentations to support engagement delivery and business development.
• Conduct and synthesise relevant market and sector research to inform engagement recommendations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Presentation preparation

Research

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA or ACCA

Job description

The Opportunity:

Our client is one of the leading names in restructuring, delivering financial and operational turnarounds for businesses in stressed, sub-performing, and distressed situations. Their Restructuring Advisory practice is fast-growing and highly regarded, and they are now looking to add an Associate/Assistant Manager to the team. The successful candidate will work directly with stakeholders such as lenders, and investors, helping to stabilise and improve underperforming businesses through independent business reviews, accelerated M&A processes, contingency planning, and options reviews.

How You Will Contribute:

• Support and lead workstreams on Independent Business Reviews (IBRs), Accelerated M&A (AMA), Contingency Planning, and Options Review engagements.
• Work closely with clients, lenders, and other stakeholders to assess business performance, liquidity, and viability.
• Prepare and review financial analysis, cash flow forecasts, and business plans to support client and stakeholder decision-making.
• Lead communication with external stakeholders including lenders, advisors, and management teams to support efficient project delivery.
• Prepare high-quality client reporting and presentations to support engagement delivery and business development.
• Conduct and synthesise relevant market and sector research to inform engagement recommendations.

Qualifications:

• ACA or ACCA qualified (this is a firm requirement).
• Demonstrable experience in a restructuring, corporate finance, or advisory environment (at least 3 years experience).
• Proven experience in financial analysis, presentation preparation, and research to support decision-making.
• Prior involvement in IBR, AMA, contingency planning, or options review work is required.
• Strong understanding of financial and operational turnaround processes.
• Demonstrated execution capability, with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet multiple deadlines.

Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrates a professional, positive, and solutions-oriented attitude.
• Strong cultural fit, exhibiting integrity, collaboration, and alignment with organisational values.
• Clear and confident communicator, able to articulate complex information effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to operate under pressure and adapt to a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining consistently high standards of work.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to understand, interpret, and act on key drivers of value.
• Confident decision-maker, proactive in identifying issues and driving solutions.
• Able to work effectively in a cross-cultural, international environment.