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.
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.
Our Operational Deal Services team advises clients on the operational aspects of transactions and on how to maximise their value. We also specialise in supporting clients with the design and implementation of organisation-wide change programmes that create a sustainable legacy well after the deal is done. We pride ourselves not just in providing insights during the pre-deal phase but in becoming a transformation partner and critical friend for our clients during the deal and beyond; helping them to solve complex problems effectively.
We work pre and post-deal, for corporate, private equity and other institutions, across a range of sectors. We support transactions ranging from owner managed business being sold, to £billion+ mergers. Our core service offeringsare:carve outs/separations (buy side and sell side),synergyassessments, integrations,operational due diligence (buy side and sell side), and post-deal operational improvement/value creation.
As part of the widerConsulting team within Grant Thornton, we work with a high calibre team of subject matter experts in IT, HR,People andFinance as with the other Grant ThorntonAdvisory teams working across thetransactionlife cycle. Our work ismainly UK-basedbut often has an international dimension where clients have, or are looking toacquire, operations in other territories. We work closely with other Grant Thornton International member firms in delivering international work and our team is one of several Operational Deals capability centres of excellence globally.
We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’llsupport you to balance your work and life.
A look into the role
As a Manager within our Operational Deal Services team, you will:
Have end-to-end ownership of workstreams on larger engagements, work closely with the engagement lead on such engagements and being the lead for smaller client engagements
Apply existing consulting-based approaches toidentifysolutions and build recommendations into structured, manageable implementation workstreams
Play a key role in effectively communicating concepts, analysis and outcomes to the client and your team
Support with business development activities, including preparation of discussion and proposal documents, including liaising with members of other service lines across Grant Thornton
Help to further develop and grow our team’sexpertise, ensuring that we continuously learn from the issues which weencounteron client engagements and benefit from further adapting our approaches for future use
Knowingyou’re right for us
Joining us as a Manager, the minimum criteria you’llneed is to have:
A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
Significant knowledge and experience of at least one (and ideally more than one) of the core Operational Deal Services offerings: (i.e. carve outs/separations,synergyassessments, integrations, operational due diligence, and post-deal operational improvement/value realisation)
Demonstrated experience of managing small teams
Experience in a professional services firm oroperatingin a similar advisory capacity (while working as part of teams) on transactions
Extensive experience of preparing high quality written reports, Excelanalysisand presentations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Project management and/or change management and/or transformation skills
Strong analytical skills
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
It would be great if you had some of the following skills, butdon’tworry if youdon’ttick every box, we’llhelp you develop along the way.
Foreign language skills
An accountancy or other finance qualification
A programme management qualification
Knowingwe’reright for you
Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
Our open and accessible culture meansyou’llinteract with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them.That’swhy we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.
Beyond the job
Life is more than work. The things you do, and the peopleyou’rewith outside of work matter,that’s whywe’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, andwe’llalways do our best to keep your work and life in balance.
The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world,you’llbe giving back to society.
It’sthat drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, activelycuriousand candid but kind.
We’relooking for people who want to contribute, spark freshideasand go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly dowhat’sright, for the firm, our clients, ourpeopleand themselves. It’show it should be.
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When choosing an advisor, you could accept the usual compromises.
Alternatively, you can find people that aren’t afraid to break with the norms to provide a more rewarding experience. With people that leave you feeling smart, not smarting.
The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network that employs over 76,000 people in 150 countries. We combine global scale with local insight and understanding to give you the assurance, tax, and advisory services you need to realise your ambitions.
We go beyond business as usual, so you can too. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships. Whether you’re growing in one market or many, you consistently get a great service you can trust. We work at a pace that matters – yours – bringing both flexibility and rigour. We celebrate fresh thinking and diverse perspectives to bring you proactive insights and positive progress.
Ready to go beyond? Visit our website for insight on what we can offer you.
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