Corporate Finance Advisory (CFA) Assistant Manager , Glasgow

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

We are a growing Corporate Finance Advisory team with a strong presence in Scottish mid-market advisory market. Providing advice to a wide range of clients, including large and mid-sized companies, shareholders, management teams and private equity on a variety of transactions including, selling and buying businesses, through to raising debt and equity capital for growth.

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 an Assistant Manager within our Corporate Finance Advisory team you will:

• Work on the full client project lifecycle, from pitch to completion, and you will be a key member of this team.


• The work that you will do has a major impact on our clients and our firm. We pride ourselves on the high-level standards and quality we expect from our people.


• Be a part of a dynamic Corporate Finance team, and work with a variety of clients across a range of industries, helping our clients execute market-leading transactions.


• We will empower you to act as a trusted business advisor to our clients. We need you to always strive to build and maintain good working relationships with all colleagues and clients


• Have the opportunity to take on wider department responsibilities, such as business development, recruitment or people management.


• You will have opportunities to develop yourself and others, driving your own development with the support of your people manager.


Knowing you're right for us

We've set ambitious growth targets for the firm, and we need the right people to help us achieve these. We're looking for people who will bring ambition and drive to their role. In changing markets, we need to be able to work at pace and be adaptable to change and to be curious, asking questions of ourselves, each other and our clients to ensure we are delivering the services and quality we expect.

Joining us as an Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria you'll need is a Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, ICAS, CA (or CIPFA or CFA qualified) and experience gained within a professional services environment or relevant advisory firm. 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:

• Proven experience of leading client engagements and strong relationship management skills


• Strong teamwork and communication skills


• Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness


• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
  
  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., 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., 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.

Whether that's working reduced contracted hours, working your hours over a shorter period or utilising our 'how we work' framework. Everyone has an immediate right to request a flexible arrangement through our flexible working policy.