FAAS - Clients & Markets Manager

Grant Thornton UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Job description

More than you expected

Grant 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.

Our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team were established to help our clients overcome significant challenges, where there could be a potential knowledge/skillset gap or lack of resource. They work directly with Finance teams to help them deliver business critical projects. These can range from more simple issues e.g. year end accounting to working with firms going through more complex issues e.g. IPOs and M&A. The FAAS team sits within our Deals and Business Consulting and works closely with a range of clients across different industry sectors. If you are looking to work on an exciting range of projects, then this could be the team for you.

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

If you enjoy working in a commercially focused, varied role that will help businesses and communities flourish, you’ll fit right in.

Specifically, you will become responsible for the client engagement and project management of several projects which are already underway.

You will be expected to undertake the relationship management for these clients and projects, which includes:

1. Building strong relationships with clients to maximise commercial opportunities for FAAS and the wider firm
2. Weekly or fortnightly client check-ins to assess performance and develop the client relationship
3. Weekly or fortnightly secondee check-ins to monitor wellbeing and address any issues
4. Finding additional resource for the client as required
5. Completing all internal and external documentation regarding onboarding new secondees
6. Ensuring revenue and costs forecasts are always up to date
7. Providing regular delivery updates to the rest of the Clients & Markets team

You will also be expected to assist with new opportunities as directed by senior members of the team, which will involve:

1. Reviewing resource options and discussing the role with candidates
2. Drafting proposals to clients and arranging introduction calls for potential secondees
3. Handling take on with the assistance of our support team

Outside of these two main focuses, you will have an involved part in the pipeline business development of the team through:

1. Building long-term relationships with clients and targets
2. Working with the rest of the FAAS team to deliver our growth strategy
3. Engaging with internal BD initiatives to raise the profile of FAAS

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a Manager, 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:

1. Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/equivalent) with a passion for supporting and advising businesses
2. Experience in a practice environment (e.g., External Audit) and beneficial industry experience
3. Excellent project management skills and ability to work well within a team
4. Strong stakeholder management skills for managing and building client relationships

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people. We value difference and respect our colleagues, helping our people to perform at their best.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. We value the things that set you apart, giving you the freedom to bring your whole self to work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. 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, you’ll be giving back to society.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. It’s how it should be.