Alternatively, Grant Thornton

At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.

With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

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. 

We operate in a highly dynamic and fast-moving environment, managing multiple live transactions but also developing relationships with new business opportunities for both us and the broader firm.

We are seeking self-motivated candidates with a view to supporting their career development within this exciting service line embedded in a strong team culture.

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 a Manager within the Corporate Finance Advisory team: 

• Manages client assignments in varying scope and scale
• Takes responsibility in preparing and delivering Information Memorandums
• Is highly financially literate, and can perform high level modelling tasks
• Is competent in basic business valuation approaches and analysis
• Interprets and analyses complex information, identifying business issues and applying technical knowledge appropriately
• Manages, motivates and coaches team members by inducting effectively, giving regular feedback and completing timely performance reviews
• Inputs into deal structuring considerations and any strategic input clients may require
• Effectively manages various parties within the transaction, resolving any conflicts which may arise
• Instils a risk management culture within the team as well as mitigating risk appropriately
• Identifies and evaluates risk management issues, mitigating risk appropriately
• Participates in external networking, in order to generate and convert leads
• Manages situations to optimise financial returns for the client and the firm
• Supports in business development initiatives
• Suggests innovative solutions whilst pro-actively identifying cross-selling opportunity
• Leads and facilitates discussions between individuals and groups in either a client or within the firm

Knowing you’re right for us  

Joining us as a Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is to have:

• All applicants must have relevant deal experience, in excess of 2 years
• Experience working on transactions within the tech or media sectors, with the ability to confidently discuss trends and dynamics within a given subsector
• Professional Qualification (ACA, ICAS, ACCA 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.  

• Communication and relationship building skills with clients, targets and colleagues
• Analytical skills and the ability to commercially analyse financial data to develop an understanding of a company
• A keen interest in AI and its application in driving efficiency across deal execution
• Strong Excel and Power Point skills to carry out financial analysis and prepare client and target documentation (e.g. IM, teaser, pitch decks etc.)
• Demonstrable practical experience of managing multiple deliverables, showing prioritisation skills and meeting deadlines within an expected timeframe
• A keen interest in mergers and acquisitions

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.