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Financial Modelling Manager (Infrastructure) at Grant Thornton UK LLP
London, United Kingdom
Job Descrption
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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.
The Valuations & Modelling capability within our Deals Advisory & Consulting business is an exciting and fast-growing team. We supply valuation and financial modelling services to clients across the whole umbrella of Advisory services. We have a market-leading team of infrastructure and energy specialists, who work with some of the world’s largest asset... and fund managers. We are recognised as a leading financial adviser in global infrastructure transactions and have extensive experience across all facets of infrastructure projects.
We are looking for a modelling Manager to join us. We build, review and update models across all infrastructure and energy transition sectors, to support our clients with their valuation reporting, fund raising and ongoing asset management. Most of our work is executed in Microsoft Excel, with some limited use of other programming. Our priority is delivering tools that are easy to understand, as well as flexible and robust in the face of change. We work as part of the firm's wider modelling community, sharing knowledge and best practice with other modelling experts.
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 our team, you will:
• Develop financial models and other tools for clients to use for forecasting, reporting and business planning
• Play an active role in model design discussions and prepare model specification documents
• Update and run financial models and perform valuation bridge analysis to provide insight that can be used in valuation and investor reports
• Use and adapt models to perform sensitivity and scenario analysis
• Review the modelling work of junior team members, ensuring technical excellence and brand compliance, and giving appropriate guidance and feedback
• Understand the results of models and engage with clients and colleagues in meaningful dialogue about the implications
• Review financial models built by clients and their advisers and compile initial views and findings
• Coach and share technical knowledge with colleagues
• Prepare engagement letters for review by more senior team members, and carry out other client engagement administration
• Attend meetings with clients, build rapport and develop lasting relationships based on trust and quality work
• Contribute to proposals for new work and attend pitch meetings with clients
• Take an active role in supporting the growth of the team by pro-actively building your own network of internal and external contacts
• Take responsibility for your career and personal development, supported by your people manager, the Valuations & Modelling team, and the broader firm
• Manage your time and deliver work in line with agreed budgets and timetables, including managing conflicting workloads and deadlines when necessary
• Support the team with ad hoc administrative duties, such as arranging meetings and events
Knowing you’re right for us
Joining us as a Manager with an infrastructure and energy focus, the minimum criteria you’ll need is to have:
• Experience in a directly comparable Big 4 or similar boutique modelling or valuations team
• Currently holding a manager or equivalent grade
• Experience of working with infrastructure funds or assets
• Interest in the infrastructure and energy transition sector and keeping up with industry developments
• Excellent Excel proficiency and familiarity with advanced techniques
• Strong understanding of modelling best practice ideas
• Prior experience of working with complex financial models or transactional work
• Highly numerate with strong communication skills, and able to explain complex and technical matters to others in plain language
• Strong accounting skills and understanding of discounted cash flow calculations
• Ability to work in an efficient, organised manner to meet regular reporting deadlines
• ACA or CA qualified 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.
• Logical approach to problem-solving, attention to detail
• Focus on self-development as well as having the desire to coach, mentor and develop your colleagues
• Commercially focused with the ability to deliver innovative solutions
• Desire to deliver excellent customer service
• Any proficiency or experience with VBA programming or PowerBI
• Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably in a numerate degree
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.
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