Business Consulting Associate DirectorGrant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 73,000 people in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.
Job Description:NEW GROUND WON'T BREAK ITSELF. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.
Business Consulting (BC) is a market leading change advisory practice. Our Business Performance team supports businesses to reduce their costs, refine pricing strategies and enhance their margins. We use sophisticated data analytics and a problem-solving mindset to help clients make substantial, data-informed decisions which result in improved business performance.
Given the exceptional growth rate of our Business Performance team, we are looking to hire an experienced Associate Director to join our team and help us unlock further growth.
A look into the role As a Business Consulting Associate Director within our Business Consulting Operations Team, you will:
Project Leadership: Lead mid-size projects and hence get exposure to C-Suite and other senior leaders in well-known and large UK and International businesses.Cost Reduction / Margin Improvement: Analyse, interrogate and interpret financial and non-financial data to identify what is driving the performance of a business.Funding Support: Develop strategic business plans to support government, corporate and private equity funding that articulates the commercial, operational and financial strategy.Operational Due Diligence: Lead operational due diligence assignments in large business transactions helping to identify risks and opportunities in businesses.Business Development: Participate in Business Development activities of the team, including scoping and drafting proposals.Practice Management: Participate in practice management activities of the wider Business Consulting team.Knowing you're right for us Joining us as a Business Consulting Associate Director, the minimum criteria you'll need is to have:
Ability to lead a mid-size project with two to four direct reports.Ability to work as part of a team, often to demanding deadlines.Ability to scope the project based on a client ask and help the team to define a delivery approach.Ability to think on the spot and provide commercial and strategic thinking to propose solutions to clients.Exposure to commercial discussions with customers or suppliers in various sectors.Excellent financial knowledge and the ability to interrogate financial statements.Creative problem-solving ability and experience.Open-minded, flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities.Excellent communication skills and ability to manage and discuss complex topics with senior leaders.Excellent spreadsheet capabilities.Excellent report writing skills.Strong presentation skills.Strong attention to detail.It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don't worry if you don't tick every box, we'll help you develop along the way:
Line Management experience.Consulting experience.Proven experience in data analysis.Financial modelling skills.Business development skills to identify and discuss further support.ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or other relevant qualifications).Knowing we're right for you Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people. Our open and accessible culture means you'll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm.
Beyond the job Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.
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