Financial Modelling Manager in Wilmslow

As a Manager, you will lead project teams, support the development of client relationships, and help drive internal and external initiatives. This includes delivering high-quality modelling and advisory services while managing and mentoring junior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects or programs, managing teams with cross-functional collaboration.
• Execute projects to a high standard and conduct project reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future delivery.
• Build and maintain strong business relationships; lead client negotiations and deliver client-focused solutions.
• Manage project scoping, execution, and reporting on complex or high-risk engagements.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities and respond to client and market needs.
• Maintain up-to-date professional accreditation and actively develop a client portfolio and network.
• Ensure quality and profitability by managing commercial and contractual elements of each engagement.
• Identify and communicate risks and provide mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to management team decisions including resource planning and allocation.
• Promote employee wellbeing and escalate concerns when needed.
• Oversee junior staff work to ensure accuracy and quality; provide coaching, mentorship, and development opportunities.
• Track and manage time reporting for transparency and accountability.
• Support onboarding of new team members.
• Participate in performance management processes including setting objectives and conducting appraisals.

Candidate Profile

You will be a self-driven and collaborative professional with a strong interest in large-scale infrastructure and energy projects that make a positive impact. We’re looking for candidates who:

• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a drive to solve client problems.
• Are passionate about the financial dynamics of projects and able to communicate these to diverse stakeholders.
• Show initiative, make informed decisions quickly, and are comfortable under pressure.
• Possess excellent attention to detail and Excel modelling skills.
• Can clearly communicate complex information both verbally and in writing.
• Display leadership behaviours and are committed to values-led work.
• Are expert users of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Thrive in a team environment and are effective in collaborative communication.
• Use research skills to identify and address new challenges or areas for improvement.
• Have a right to work in the UK.

Experience & Qualifications

Desired experience:

• 3-5 years of prior work in a financial consulting or advisory role.
• Leadership in delivering large-scale financial or infrastructure projects, including the designing and implementing of financial operating models.
• Proven ability to develop and implement financial models.
• Experience in business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated team leadership and project ownership.

Preferred qualifications:

• A 2:1 (or equivalent) undergraduate degree or higher.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACMA, ACCA) or similar.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with discretionary performance-based bonus.
• 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays), with ability to buy/sell up to 10 days and 2 paid volunteering days.
• Pension scheme (7.5% employer contribution after probation), life assurance (4x salary), and income protection.
• Access to health and wellbeing support services.
• Optional benefits including cycle-to-work, season ticket loan, gym discount, and more.
• Regular learning and development opportunities.
• Weekly company-paid team lunches and regular social/team events.
• Flexible working hours and commitment to work-life balance.