Value Creation Lead — Deals, Synergy & Growth

Grant Thornton UK LLP; West of England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is seeking a Value Creation Advisory (VCA) Associate Director to drive strategic value in transactions, focusing on carve-out due diligence, integration, and operating model design. You will lead client work, develop proposals, and mentor junior colleagues across UK and international engagements.

You'll collaborate with Directors and Partners to identify opportunities for revenue growth and cost reduction, while maintaining rigorous analysis, clear communication, and a

Qualifications

• Experience in advisory/professional services, including due diligence and value creation.
• Ability to lead small teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong written reports, Excel analysis, and presentations with high attention to detail.
• Excellent English communication tailored to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day client work on varied project sizes, run client meetings, and deliver high-quality outputs.
• Interpret large volumes of complex information and identify key issues.
• Support team and mentor junior colleagues; potential people management.
• Develop and present sales proposals, pitches, and support wider sales efforts with partners.

Job description

Grant Thornton UK is seeking a Value Creation Advisory (VCA) Associate Director to drive strategic value in transactions, focusing on carve-out due diligence, integration, and operating model design. You will lead client work, develop proposals, and mentor junior colleagues across UK and international engagements.

You'll collaborate with Directors and Partners to identify opportunities for revenue growth and cost reduction, while maintaining rigorous analysis, clear communication, and a