13 Oct
Grant Thornton
London
Job description
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.
The Financial Modelling capability within our Deals & Business Consulting business is an exciting and fast-growing team.
We supply financial modelling services to clients across the whole umbrella of Advisory services, from corporate finance deals to operational change to restructuring and insolvency.
We work as part of the firm's wider modelling community, sharing knowledge and best practice with other modelling experts.
We build, review and amend models across all sectors and diverse Advisory roles.
Financial models underpin almost all business decisions and all corporate transactions.
We supply the tools and analysis to help our clients understand the impact of their decisions before they make them. Most of our work is executed in Microsoft Excel, with some limited use of other programming.
Our priority is delivering tools that are easy to understand, as well as flexible and robust in the face of change.
We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.
A look into the role
As an Assistant Manager / Manager within our team, you will :
- Plan and develop financial models and other tools for clients to use for forecasting and business planning, or assisting in their design and development
- Use and adapt models to perform sensitivity and scenario analysis for deals and restructuring
- Review the modelling work of junior team members, ensuring technical excellence and brand compliance, and giving appropriate guidance and feedback
- Understand the results of models and engage with clients and colleagues in meaningful dialogue about the implications
- Review financial models built by clients and their advisers and compiling initial views and findings
- Play an active role in model design discussions and preparing model specification documents
- Prepare engagement letters for review by more senior team members
- Attend meetings with clients, build rapport and develop lasting relationships based on trust and quality work
- Contribute to reports being prepared by other Advisory teams (e.g. VDD, FDD, Corporate Finance, Restructuring)
Knowing you’re right for us
Joining us as an Assistant Manager / Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is to have :
- Experience in a directly comparable Big 4 or similar modelling team
- Currently holding a manager or equivalent grade
- Excellent Excel proficiency and familiarity with advanced techniques
- Strong understanding of modelling best practice ideas
- Highly numerate with strong communication skills
- Strong accounting skills and understanding of cash and working capital cycles
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably in a numerate degree
- ACA or CA qualified or equivalent
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.
- Logical approach to problem-solving, attention to detail
- Focus on self-development as well as having the desire to coach, mentor and develop your colleagues
- Experience of infrastructure or fund modelling
- Commercially focused with the ability to deliver innovative solutions
Knowing we’re right for you
The culture at Grant Thornton is what sets us apart, we’re known for our inclusive culture and creating environments where all our people can flourish.
The things that set you apart, we value them, and this helps us all to perform at our best.
Our values are the unwavering principles that shape our daily behaviours and decisions, alongside our drive to do the right thing.
We’re looking for people who align with our values and are purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. You can learn more about our values in practice here.
It’s not just about our culture and values,
in addition to a competitive salary and reward package, us you’ll also get :
- Tailored development programmes and access to coaching
- Flexible bank holidays allowing you to celebrate the days that are important to you
- Benefits including pension, life assurance and private medical, additional holiday purchasing and health benefits
- Any benefits giving you access to shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial advice
And more. Visit our benefits section to read more.
How we work
We have a trust-based way of working, driven by responsible people who have the best interests of our firm and our clients at heart.
Our how we work framework gives flexibility in where, how, and when we work to deliver the best results for our clients,
whilst helping you keep a balance between work and life.
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. That is how it should be.
We’re looking for people who can help drive the business forward, who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations.
People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.
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▶️ Financial Modelling Assistant Manager / Manager
🖊️ Grant Thornton
📍 London