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: Additional Job Description Grant Thornton’s Restructuring Team supports companies and their stakeholders to navigate periods of stress and distress with thoughtful, pragmatic solutions. We lead with curiosity - asking better questions and bringing fresh thinking to uncover proactive insights. And because we approach every challenge with empathy, our clients feel supported and understood, not just advised. We’re part of a global network, working closely with colleagues across borders and across our full-service practice. That means we bring deep sector expertise and broad perspective to every challenge. Whether it’s financial or operational stress, we have the reach and flexibility to support lenders, investors and management teams with practical, tailored solutions. Our team advises both creditors and companies - offering turnaround support, restructuring options, contingency planning and independent business reviews. We also deliver formal insolvency appointments and act as expert witnesses when needed. We work with a wide range of clients, from international listed groups to mid-market owner-managed businesses, across sectors like real estate, construction, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, automotive and consumer finance. Our recent work includes high-profile assignments such as Ambatovy, McDermott, River Island, Buckingham Group and Royale Resorts, alongside many complex but rewarding confidential engagements across the UK and beyond. You’ll be joining a diverse and growing team that is passionate about understanding what matters most to our clients. Being part of a national team based in London presents an opportunity to work across the UK as well as further afield and you’ll be supported to develop your career. The restructuring landscape is constantly evolving, so we don’t just react—we ask better questions, challenge assumptions and help clients move forward with confidence. We’re happy to discuss flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, and we’ll support you to balance your work and life. A look into the role As a Director: You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of case work with minimal partner involvement. Leading the preparation and delivery of pitches for new assignments, proposing relevant, commercial and innovative solutions to client issues. You will take the role of lead contact for multiple client relationships, develop opportunities to win new work and identify and support the development of new products and services. You will balance risks to the firm with commercial opportunities. You will have experience in leading and delivering financial restructuring engagements, including creditor side advisory mandates, business reviews, turnarounds, winddowns, contingency planning and formal insolvency; taking responsibility for all aspects of delivery of case strategy, and delegating where appropriate. Able to apply technical knowledge appropriately in the context of individual clients and display both skill and speed in resolving client problems, as well as maintaining impetus on progressing projects and delivers on those projects. Act as an effective mentor to team members. With an interest in their career progression enabling them to reach their full potential. You will take responsibility for compliance, applying best practice, risk management, budgets and billing, providing a timely and profitable service in accordance with the highest professional standards and contributing to the continued growth and development of the department. Have a good understanding of the market and current developments and has good network of external contacts and is proactive in maintaining this network and developing a strong internal network. Show interest in departmental management issues and takes on responsibility for discreet projects, as appropriate, whilst also balancing conflicting demands and remove obstacles to achieving results. High energy style, flexible and adaptive, with the ability to work well in a very fast paced environment. Expertise defining, communicating, motivating and driving change across the broader community of stakeholders. Exceptional negotiation skills with complex/sophisticated situations involving senior level stakeholders. A Thought Leader and have experience delivering innovative solutions with the development of new tools, methodologies and approaches. Expert written communication skills, self-directed with preparation of client ready document and presentation development. Articulate, persuasive, communicator. Commands the room, handles difficult audiences well. Readily adapts style and message appropriately to audience and circumstance. Outstanding at impromptu communication under pressure. Knowing you’re right for us   Joining us as Director, the minimum criteria you’ll need is to have: Minimum 10-15 years of relevant restructuring / distressed experience in a professional service or consulting firm environment. Have significant experience of managing projects, including Creditor side advisory mandates, Company side turnaround, independent business reviews, short-term cash flow reviews, accelerated sales processes, contingency planning and execution and insolvency appointments (including pre-packaged administration appointments). You’ll have a relevant accounting qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent). Insolvency qualifications would also be beneficial but are not essential. You’ll already have a developed network of contacts and will be generating work referrals either directly or indirectly. You’ll take responsibility for developing and implementing marketing initiatives and supporting the Partner team in business development activity. Knowing we’re right for you  Creating an inclusive environment to grow, based on trust and flexibility, has been at the heart of our firm’s strategy for many years. Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton empowers all of us to be our authentic selves, because that’s when we’re at our best. 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. We have removed the ability to create accounts with AppleID as this is hiding email addresses, meaning we cannot communicate with candidates. If you already have a candidate home account created with AppleID you will temporarily lose access to your account. Please bare with us whilst we rectify this in the background. You will need to reset your password by selecting the forgotten password option. If you have any queries regarding accessing your account please reach out to grantthorntoncareers@uk.gt.com. 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. Read more about our approach to flexible working.

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