Senior Consultant, Financial Advisory

Pembroke Communications; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Consultant to join its Financial Advisory team in Manchester. In this dynamic role, you will engage in complex financial restructuring projects, providing critical insights and solutions to clients facing financial challenges. You will collaborate with a talented team, enhancing your skills while contributing to high-stakes assignments. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances and personal development opportunities. This is a unique chance to grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment, making a real impact in the financial advisory sector.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Cash benefits allowance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Investment in personal development

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Life assurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Social and cultural activities

Qualifications

• Strong academic background required, ideally in finance or accounting.
• Qualified accountant status is essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in diverse financial restructuring engagements.
• Support leadership in fostering an inclusive environment.
• Contribute to business development activities.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Restructuring Services Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Education

A-level or Degree

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

The Manchester-based Financial Advisory team has led many of the largest and most complex assignments in the region over recent years. Notable projects include advising Studio Retail plc, Urban Splash Haus, Missguided Retail, and Broadway Fibre LLP. The team boasts a market-leading advisory presence, working with a broad range of clients including publicly listed and private companies, private equity firms, and lenders. Recent projects include advising McBride plc on refinancing, Matalan group on restructuring, and Eddie Stobart Logistics plc on a rescue transaction, along with various mid-market and confidential assignments. Opportunities also arise throughout the year to collaborate with the broader Teneo Financial Advisory practice on national and international projects.

As a Senior Consultant, you will support the leadership team with:

1. Client Service – Participating in project teams on diverse engagements, advising corporates, creditors, and financial stakeholders on Restructuring Advisory, Contingency Planning, and Insolvency projects.
2. Business Development – Assisting in business development activities and market outreach.
3. People and Leadership – Providing guidance and support to team members to foster an inclusive environment.

The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo

Teneo’s global Financial Advisory division advises clients in situations of financial stress and distress. Each situation is unique, and our advice is tailored accordingly. We see such circumstances as opportunities to restore value, raise capital, pivot strategies, and bring certainty amidst chaos. We partner with clients to identify viable opportunities that protect and enhance value, supporting strategic goals.

Our integrated approach combines financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis, and talent advisory. We guide companies through periods of uncertainty, helping address challenges ranging from performance improvement to value recovery, always aiming to deliver certainty from uncertainty.

Key Responsibilities

Client Service

• Contribute as a key team member on financial restructuring engagements, including managing junior staff.
• Produce high-quality deliverables within set timelines.
• Develop and maintain distinctive client relationships.
• Support and contribute to client presentations.
• Help achieve team performance targets.
• Understand financial engagement economics, risks, and quality management.

Knowledge Acquisition

• Enhance client relationship skills, sector knowledge, and leadership capabilities.
• Build technical expertise and broader advisory skills.
• Stay informed on market trends, topical issues, and our restructuring services.

People and Leadership

• Support leadership in fostering an inclusive environment.
• Proactively assist colleagues’ development through feedback, mentoring, and supervision.
• Develop personal professional brand.

Business Development

• Contribute to business development initiatives.
• Expand your network of external and internal contacts to generate opportunities.
• Participate in sector or marketing team activities, including events and research preparation.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong academic background at A-level or degree level.
• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent), both time and exam qualified.
• Analytical with strong IT skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of Restructuring Services/Insolvency through relevant experience or transferrable skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for high-performance teamwork.
• Willingness to work under pressure, sometimes long hours, always prioritizing client needs.
• Flexibility to adapt skills to related areas like Debt Advisory or Performance Improvement if needed.
• Ambition to learn and grow professionally.

What We Offer

New joiners benefit from an induction program and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 28 days holiday
• Cash benefits allowance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Investment in personal development and learning
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
• Life assurance
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Social, cultural, and charitable activities

About Teneo

Teneo is a global CEO advisory firm partnering with clients worldwide to achieve impactful outcomes. With over 1,600 employees across 40+ offices, we offer services in strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions, restructuring, management consulting, risk management, organizational design, and more. We serve a diverse client base, including Fortune 100 and FTSE 100 companies, financial institutions, and organizations.

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