More than you expected
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.
Our BRS team provide internal audit and risk advisory services to the FTSE100/250 and equivalents, international and major charities and not for profit organisations, and central government departments. You will provide tailored, flexible and cost-effective solutions, that provide access to industry best practice methodology, value add insights and subject matter 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 Business Risk Services Experienced Manager within our Business Risk Services team practice, you will:
- Take ownership of allocated assignments.
- People management, developing and managing team members.
- Manage portfolio of existing client relationships, build and maintain good working relationships with all clients and colleagues.
- Ensure assignments are appropriately scheduled and resourced, ensuring terms of reference/audit planning document are agreed by the client prior to review commencing. Ensure effective team working and that tasks are appropriately delegated with all information to support key decisions documented.
- Agree budgets for review with Partner and clients. Monitor budget and costs for clients on a regular basis, raise and monitor invoices and cash collection.
- Review existing work programmes to ensure alignment to terms of reference. Review working papers and provide feedback on coaching to team members.
- Ensure the scope of review is met and keep abreast of issues as they arise through liaison with the team.
- Attend audit committee meetings and lead client liaison meetings.
- Work with Directors/Partners to support client proposals and pitches for new opportunities.
Knowing you’re right for us
Joining us as a Business Risk Services Experienced Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CA or IIA) and experience in managing internal audit and risk advisory projects. 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.
- Experience preparation and delivery of presentations.
- Experience of managing and developing team members.
- Portfolio management experience, including ability to manage projects concurrently.
Knowing we’re right for you
Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
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. It’s how it should be.
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