Consulting Assistant Manager (FMA)

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:

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.

Our financial modelling and analytics specialists within the Consulting team help clients make informed policy, programme and project decisions with confidence through financial modelling and data analytics support.

We build and review financial models that underpin business cases and procurements for major procurements and services across sectors, including transport, energy, waste, healthcare and social infrastructure. Working with other specialists within the firm we work for both public and private sector clients, as well as investors on projects that provide valuable services to people in UK and internationally. While our work is primarily Excel based we also deploy leading analytical tools such as Power BI, KNIME and Alteryx to deliver insights to clients. 

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 within our Complex Projects and Transactions you will:

• work as part of a team to provide high quality modelling support, in terms of designing, building or reviewing models, to both internal and external clients
• provide advice and analysis on financial aspects on projects and programmes across sectors
• develop a broad range of best practice modelling and analytical skills used across public services and infrastructure
• be part of our growth ambition and support on proposals and securing opportunities with clients
• be able to present your work to both internal and external stakeholders through presentations or through relevant documentation such as record of assumptions methodologies used and relevant conclusions  

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as an Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is excellent analytical and communication skills through a relevant degree or professional qualifications and to be confident using Excel or similar spreadsheet or analytics packages.

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.

• Experience of clear, structured financial modelling techniques
• Knowledge of financing and accounting used for public sector and infrastructure projects
• Use of analytical tools such as PowerBI, Alteryx or KNIME
• Team player and confident in working on a number of projects in parallel
• Demonstrated ability to deliver to commercial deadlines

Knowing we’re right 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 means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why 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 people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always 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’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

We’re looking for people 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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