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Pensions Advisory Associate Director (happy to talk flexible working)

Employer
Grant Thornton
Location
Manchester Science Park, UK
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 22, 2019

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Job Role
Finance Director/Head of Finance
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Pensions Advisory Associate Director (happy to talk flexible working)Job Description Summary:To take full ownership of many complex Pensions Advisory assignments, with minimal partner involvement, in a way that meets and exceeds the clients/stakeholders expectations whilst taking responsibility for managing and developing team members. The candidate will manage multiple projects and client relationships within the team. Theywill also have a role in assisting with the team's business development objectives, will develop business opportunities to win new work and identify and support the development of new products and services.Job Description:We are a flexible employer and can offer a range of flexible working patterns from part to full-time, as well as working from home.Who we are:Grant Thornton is a leading Advisory firm working with a large range of clients across the UK. We are a leading business adviser that helps dynamic organisations unlock their potential for growth. We have created our own unique culture, one that allows you to have the autonomy to make your own decisions within a flexible structure, in an atmosphere where inclusivity and teamwork are essential. Our clients are proud to work with us and we are proud of our position in our local and regional markets and the reputation we have developed not just for the excellence of our client work but, as importantly, for the culture of our team.Why Grant Thornton?We are looking for a Senior Pensions Professional to join us as an integral member of our leadership team. Location is flexible for this role and this is a fantastic opportunity for someone to step into a challenging and rewarding role.We have participated in over 400 covenant review and transaction-based assignments over the last ten years, working closely with the Pensions Regulator (tPR) and the Pension Protection Fund (PPF), where on-going secondment programmes have given us a unrivalled insight into how they work. We have also acted as lead advisers on ground-breaking pension-centric corporate restructurings (including Uniq, Kodak and UK Coal) where we instigated innovative solutions to complex problems.In addition to covenant advice our services include Actuarial and scheme de-risking, Pension scheme restructuring, Pension scheme transaction advisory, PPF Levy management, Scheme funding advisory and Pensions assurance.What you'll be doing:When you join us, you'll be joining one of the leading Pension Advisory teams in the Country. As an Associate Director you will be personally contributing to the growth strategy of Pensions Advisory. You'll be advising trustees and sponsoring employers on complex issues surrounding employer covenant assessment, scheme specific funding and the pensions transaction clearance procedure. You will also be responsible for Business Development, through our 'Relationship Led Approach' and managing the Advisory process with clients.Who we're looking for: You'll need proven experience within pensions covenant advisory services, gained within a practice environment. You will also need excellent communication, report writing and analytical skills and be passionate about developing client contacts and business development. We are looking for a commercial focused individual with the ability to deliver innovative solutions. As this is a Senior role, you will need to be able to mentor and coach more junior colleagues.Valuing youYour personal development plan will help you grow your skills and you'll be able to progress your career within your team or by moving across our business or going on secondments in the UK and beyond. You'll also enjoy a competitive salary and a flexible benefits package designed to meet your individual needs. We recognise the time you spend outside of work helps shape what you can bring to our firm. We value the commitments you may have outside of work and will consider all flexible working applications.LI-RT1Grant Thornton is one of the world's leading independent assurance, tax and advisory firms. We are driven by independent thinkers that provide high quality business and financial advice to a wide range of clients in countries all over the world.We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where people can flourish, where differences are understood and respected, and everyone is valued.We recognise it's important for us to understand how we can support you in your role, including exploring any reasonable and flexible working adjustments. This flexibility will enable you to bring your full self to work and be at your best.We have taken steps to create an agile working culture where our people are empowered to work where they want, when they want and how they want to deliver the best service for their clients. If you'd like to find out more about our agile or flexible working practices please speak to your recruiter.At Grant Thornton we pride ourselves on the professional standards we expect of our people. We begin setting these standards with our recruitment process where we include rigorous background checks on the people who accept a job offer from us. If we make you an offer you will be contacted directly to give your authorisation for these. Your start date will be dependent on the successful completion of these checks. If you have questions about this process please contact your recruiter.

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