Financial Modelling Associate Director

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.

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.

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

Role and responsibilities

• Support clients with financial modelling across the whole umbrella of Advisory services with four main focus areas: Transactions and fundraising; Strategic planning and decision support; Restructuring and insolvency; Funds and valuations.
• Lead and deliver modelling assignments as an Associate Director, working closely with clients and internal teams to plan and lead assignments, and help develop the team and its pipeline of business.
• Run modelling assignments on a day-to-day basis and maintain strong client relationships.
• Execute and review modelling work with a high degree of autonomy and expertise.
• Plan and develop financial models and other tools for clients, or assist in their design and development; review client models and provide initial views and findings.
• Update and run financial models to support firm deliverables (e.g. Valuations, Insolvency, Forensics).
• Review modelling work of team members to ensure technical excellence and brand compliance, providing guidance and feedback.
• Understand model results and engage with clients and colleagues in meaningful dialogue about implications.
• Prepare model specifications and user guides to a high standard, requiring minimal amendments by the partner/director.
• Manage risk on modelling assignments, including drafting and reviewing engagement letters.
• Lead pursuit for new opportunities, including understanding client requirements and drafting proposals.
• Contribute to the team's marketing efforts (networking events, presentations, marketing collateral).
• Contribute to reports prepared by other Advisory teams (Due Diligence, Corporate Finance, Restructuring).
• Manage time and the team to deliver work within agreed budgets, monitor time and costs, and advise the partner/director/client as appropriate.
• Provide coaching and training to junior team members.
• Contribute to the operational and interpersonal success of the team.

Experience and qualifications

Minimum criteria: experience in a directly comparable Big 4 or similar modelling team; currently holding a senior manager or equivalent grade; excellent Excel proficiency with advanced techniques; strong understanding of modelling best practice; highly numerate with strong communication skills; logical problem-solving approach and attention to detail; track record of collaboration with clients and colleagues; strong accounting skills and understanding of cash and working capital cycles; educated to degree level or equivalent (numerate preferred); ACA or CA qualified or equivalent.

It would be great if you have some of the following (not all required): experience coaching/mentoring others; defined specialism in a target industry sector or modelling specialism (operational change or restructuring); experience with VBA programming or PowerBI; experience of business development and relationship building.

What we value

We embrace individuality and value the contributions of all our people. We focus on an open and accessible culture where leaders engage with you and your ideas. We support flexible working options and aim to keep work and life in balance.

Why join us

We offer opportunities to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. The role supports secondments, fundraising for local charities, and investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world. Our values are purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.