Our client, a global advisory firm is seeking to recruit a Real Estate Valuations professional into its UK team. The role offers excellent progression and growth opportunities within a dynamic consulting business.
You will provide clients with research and valuation analysis to determine the value of their real estate assets. You will work across a range of client interests, from financing and purchase price allocations (merger & acquisition support), to financial reporting and due diligence.
We are seeking Real Estate / Valuations professionals with experience in real estate consulting, preferably gained within a Big 4 or large national firm.
We are working with a globally leading and, the largest in the UK, TMT strategy team who are looking for experienced strategy professionals to help with their ever growing pipeline.
My client works with a wide variety of corporate clients and investors, with a mix of transaction-related work (commercial due diligence, synergy assessment, pre and post-deal value creation) and strategy development (growth strategy, market entry, initiative prioritisation, policy assessment). They support private equity firms, investment funds and corporate clients through their toughest decisions including group and business unit strategy, investment trade-offs, M&A and much more. In all of these cases they provide detailed evaluation of the target or their client's proposition and market need, and help identify opportunities or constraints to be addressed.
This team growth correlates with the level of the activity the TMT sector has experienced over the last 12 months from the global pandemic. The team rewarded 30-40% promotions in 2020 with no redundancies being made.
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Our client is a global accountancy firm who is looking for an experienced valuations manager to join their growing team. As a manager, you'll be managing a portfolio of valuation clients and be responsible for the timely completion and quality delivery of engagements. You'll support Directors and Partners with project work, build excellent client relationships, initiate and deliver marketing and business development projects.
You'll also:
* Provide effective project management of valuation engagements from inception to completion.
* Execute robust technical valuation analyses for a variety of purposes including for accounting, tax, commercial and forensic engagements.
* Deliver clear, succinct and robust valuation reports that are fit for purpose and accessible to non-technical readers.
* Provide effective intellectual input and challenge to senior members of staff in the completion of projects with conceptual complications.
* Carry out relevant technical research relevant to a specific area of valuations - disseminate key findings to the valuation team.
* Contribute to the team's digital marketing strategy by publishing research and topical thought pieces on social media.
* Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in marketing events, keep abreast of the wide range of services the firm offers and strive to enhance our service offering.
We're looking for someone with:
* Excellent academic background including a professional qualification in accountancy or other related financial discipline (e.g. ACA or CFA).
* Significant valuation experience gained ideally from another professional services firm.
* Proficiency in a number of valuation techniques including: discounted cash flow, multiples analysis, options and other derivatives pricing, intangible asset valuation techniques.
* Adept ability to interpret financial statements in the context of valuations.
* Strong commercial acumen and ability to understand the internal and external drivers of value for a given asset.
* Strong business writing, analytical and excel modelling skills.
* Effective written and oral communication skills.
Job Description:
I am currently working with a Top 6 professional services firm and their Operational Deal Services team which advises clients on the operational aspects of deals and on how to maximise their value. They specialise in supporting clients with the design and implementation of organisation-wide change programmes that create a sustainable legacy well after the deal is done. They pride themselves not just in providing insights during the pre-deal phase but in becoming a transformation partner and critical friend for their clients during the deal and beyond; helping them to solve complex problems effectively. As part of a wider Business Consulting team, they work with a high calibre team of subject matter experts in IT, HR, Finance and Business Operations as with the other Deals Advisory teams working across the deal life cycle. Their work is mainly UK-based but often has an international dimension where clients have, or are looking to acquire, operations abroad.
What you'll be doing:
You'll be responsible for the day to day leadership of projects with light oversight from a Director or Partner and will work directly with client management, other advisors and investors. You'll also frequently work with other Deal Advisory service lines (such as Transaction Advisory Services, Corporate Finance Advisory and Transactions Tax), potentially leading specialists from other disciplines as well as other operational deal and functional specialists. You'll interact with clients confidently and with impact.
The role requires a combination of strong analytical skills, well rounded inter-personal skills and the ability to lead a team.
From time to time you may also be required to support other projects in Business Consulting which are not related to deals and be prepared to work on multiple engagements at the same time. As a result, the role requires strong consulting skills and an ability to adapt to different kinds of work beyond the core Deals skillset.
Let's talk about the job:
Own your won work
*The preparation of sales proposals and pitches and leveraging your established external network. You'll have a track record of proactively building internal and external networks to generate opportunities through the qualification of leads.
*Taking an active role in cross-selling whilst raising the awareness of Operational Deal Services within the Firm
Be part of team
*Leading day to day client relationships for a range of project sizes and taking responsibility for client delivery, including leading client meetings and workshops, presentation of project outputs and report drafting
*Interpreting and analysing complex information, identifying business issues and applying technical knowledge appropriately to provide appropriate client solutions
Take responsibility
*Creating a positive team working environment and working effectively and enthusiastically with all members of the team. You'll show leadership and always be prepared to get involved
Build your own brand
*Assisting the Director or Partner with the day to day running of the department, leading internal initiatives and providing an appropriate level of delegation and support to other team members
*Taking overall responsibility for project budgeting and management of actual costs versus budget and ensures fees are collected in a timely manner and debtors kept to a minimum
Minimum qualifications:
*Deep knowledge of two or more of the core Operational Deal Services offerings: buy-side/vendor due diligence; integration; separation/carve-out; day one planning; post deal change programmes
*Demonstrated experience of leading teams in complex fast paced environments
*Prior consulting (in-house or advisory) experience and significant project work experience
*Extensive experience of preparing and reviewing high quality written reports, Excel analysis and presentations
*Minimum of a bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
*Foreign language skills are desirable but are not essential
Skills to set you apart:
Here are a few more skills we are looking for. Don't worry if you don't tick every box. It's important for us to support you in your role and help you to develop along the way.
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
*Understand and have the ability to discuss two or more of the core Operational Deal Services offerings in detail, demonstrating significant experience in these areas
*Project management and/or change management and/or transformation skills
*Strong analytical skills
*Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
Job Description:
I am currently working with a Top 6 professional services firm and their Operational Deal Services team which advises clients on the operational aspects of deals and on how to maximise their value. They specialise in supporting clients with the design and implementation of organisation-wide change programmes that create a sustainable legacy well after the deal is done. They pride themselves not just in providing insights during the pre-deal phase but in becoming a transformation partner and critical friend for their clients during the deal and beyond; helping them to solve complex problems effectively. As part of a wider Business Consulting team, they work with a high calibre team of subject matter experts in IT, HR, Finance and Business Operations as with the other Deals Advisory teams working across the deal life cycle. Their work is mainly UK-based but often has an international dimension where clients have, or are looking to acquire, operations abroad.
What you'll be doing:
You'll be responsible for the day to day leadership of projects with light oversight from a Director or Partner and will work directly with client management, other advisors and investors. You'll also frequently work with other Deal Advisory service lines (such as Transaction Advisory Services, Corporate Finance Advisory and Transactions Tax), potentially leading specialists from other disciplines as well as other operational deal and functional specialists. You'll interact with clients confidently and with impact.
The role requires a combination of strong analytical skills, well rounded inter-personal skills and the ability to lead a team.
From time to time you may also be required to support other projects in Business Consulting which are not related to deals and be prepared to work on multiple engagements at the same time. As a result, the role requires strong consulting skills and an ability to adapt to different kinds of work beyond the core Deals skillset.
Let's talk about the job:
Own your won work
*The preparation of sales proposals and pitches and leveraging your established external network. You'll have a track record of proactively building internal and external networks to generate opportunities through the qualification of leads.
*Taking an active role in cross-selling whilst raising the awareness of Operational Deal Services within the Firm
Be part of team
*Leading day to day client relationships for a range of project sizes and taking responsibility for client delivery, including leading client meetings and workshops, presentation of project outputs and report drafting
*Interpreting and analysing complex information, identifying business issues and applying technical knowledge appropriately to provide appropriate client solutions
Take responsibility
*Creating a positive team working environment and working effectively and enthusiastically with all members of the team. You'll show leadership and always be prepared to get involved
Build your own brand
*Assisting the Director or Partner with the day to day running of the department, leading internal initiatives and providing an appropriate level of delegation and support to other team members
*Taking overall responsibility for project budgeting and management of actual costs versus budget and ensures fees are collected in a timely manner and debtors kept to a minimum
Minimum qualifications:
*Deep knowledge of two or more of the core Operational Deal Services offerings: buy-side/vendor due diligence; integration; separation/carve-out; day one planning; post deal change programmes
*Demonstrated experience of leading teams in complex fast paced environments
*Prior consulting (in-house or advisory) experience and significant project work experience
*Extensive experience of preparing and reviewing high quality written reports, Excel analysis and presentations
*Minimum of a bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
*Foreign language skills are desirable but are not essential
Skills to set you apart:
Here are a few more skills we are looking for. Don't worry if you don't tick every box. It's important for us to support you in your role and help you to develop along the way.
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
*Understand and have the ability to discuss two or more of the core Operational Deal Services offerings in detail, demonstrating significant experience in these areas
*Project management and/or change management and/or transformation skills
*Strong analytical skills
*Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
Our client is a global accountancy firm who is looking for an experienced valuations manager to join their growing team. As a manager, you'll be managing a portfolio of valuation clients and be responsible for the timely completion and quality delivery of engagements. You'll support Directors and Partners with project work, build excellent client relationships, initiate and deliver marketing and business development projects.
You'll also:
* Provide effective project management of valuation engagements from inception to completion.
* Execute robust technical valuation analyses for a variety of purposes including for accounting, tax, commercial and forensic engagements.
* Deliver clear, succinct and robust valuation reports that are fit for purpose and accessible to non-technical readers.
* Provide effective intellectual input and challenge to senior members of staff in the completion of projects with conceptual complications.
* Carry out relevant technical research relevant to a specific area of valuations - disseminate key findings to the valuation team.
* Contribute to the team's digital marketing strategy by publishing research and topical thought pieces on social media.
* Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in marketing events, keep abreast of the wide range of services the firm offers and strive to enhance our service offering.
We're looking for someone with:
* Excellent academic background including a professional qualification in accountancy or other related financial discipline (e.g. ACA or CFA).
* Significant valuation experience gained ideally from another professional services firm.
* Proficiency in a number of valuation techniques including: discounted cash flow, multiples analysis, options and other derivatives pricing, intangible asset valuation techniques.
* Adept ability to interpret financial statements in the context of valuations.
* Strong commercial acumen and ability to understand the internal and external drivers of value for a given asset.
* Strong business writing, analytical and excel modelling skills.
* Effective written and oral communication skills.
Searching for a senior professional capable of handling transactions with minimal involvement of a partner; must interface with client management, and other professionals; know when to seek advice from other specialists and partners and demonstrate commercial ability. Candidate will ideally have 2 to 3 years' transaction and/or SPA experience and be ACA (or equivalent) qualified
Own your work
* Takes a second level client relationship position behind associate director / partner and can fill in for an associate director as primary contact whilst they are absent.
* Understands the perspective of different clients on the same job.
* Engenders trust and respect from a range of clients by responding to client demands and keeping clients up to date on progress.
* Resolves and identifies risk management issues and applies knowledge to manage site issues.
* Mitigates risk through review and involvement of senior people and other specialists.
* Drafts letters of engagement accurately.
* Ensures CF work is completed prior to associate director/director review prior to submission.
* Seen by peers and subordinates as a reference point for advice on particular technical areas
* Demonstrates an understanding of technical issues arising in an assignment, offering potential solutions and seeking advice when appropriate.
* Capable of producing high quality financial analysis requiring minimal input from an associate directors.
* Drafts fee estimates and budgets for submission to an associate director.
* Manages the day-to day aspect of assignments under associate director/partner supervision.
* Keeps partners and associate directors informed of progress, draws issues to their attention and discusses conclusions with them.
* Participates in the presentation of conclusions and recommendations to the client and discusses the implications and action points.
* Monitors and manages assignment costs versus budgets, including challenging team member time charged to other departments outside of Transactions Services.
* Ensures all files are closed down on completed projects in accordance with Grant Thornton policy (including approval sign off).
Minimum requirements
oIdeally some experience in SPA and 2 years deals experience
oACA/ACCA qualified
Projects are typically short and sharp, providing the opportunity to gain a variety of experience across sectors and/or engagement types, whilst continuously learning and developing. You'll work on client projects in teams of varying sizes, coaching less experienced team members. You will be interacting with clients and operating closely with senior members of the team, this combination of responsibility and senior support provides individuals with significant development opportunities.
Typical duties include:
*Leading a team of consultants and taking responsibility for project delivery
*Running projects on a day-to-day basis, structuring and managing the work streams and supervising delivery
*Coordinating with key project stakeholders including clients and other internal teams
*Managing appropriate senior team input and ensuring progress and risks are effectively communicated to senior team members throughout the project
*Planning initial hypotheses and analysis; formulating initial hypotheses based on previous experience, knowledge of the sector and understanding of the scope of work
*Storyboarding to present a compelling narrative to the client
*Developing the approach to address the project brief, and driving research and analysis with appropriate tools and techniques
*Contributing to conclusions and supporting senior team members in presenting back to the client
*Contributing to the wider business through business development, knowledge sharing, coaching and mentoring junior team members and other activities
Requirements:
*Previous strategy consulting experience from either a strategy consulting firm or the strategy or business development function of a Financial Services business
*Experience of working in or advising clients in the Financial Services industry
*Direct experience of managing strategy and commercial due diligence assignments for private equity or corporate clients, with the ability to act independently
*Strong technical skills in;
oMarket and competitor analysis (market sizing, drivers and dynamics, competitive intensity, etc.)
oCustomer analysis (segmentation, customer journeys)
oInternal analysis (capabilities, business model review, financial assessment)
*An ability to multi-task effectively and balance time between project delivery and business development support effectively
*Proven experience of coaching junior team members
*Evidence of contributing to the wider team and leading on business development opportunities
Currently working with a Top 6 accounting firm's Transaction Services team who are looking for a Manager and Associate Director to join their team. They are looking for professionals with a strong background within FDD. The team pride themselves on Partners and Directors working closely with staff to help with staff development.
Technical competence
* manages all aspects of the transaction competently, advising junior team members on technical aspects of the transaction.
* develops solutions to increasingly complex technical issues.
* interprets and analyses complex information, identifying business issues and applying technical knowledge appropriately.
Assignment management
* takes responsibility for a task and gives direction, structure and responsibility to others in order to get the job done by appropriate delegation.
* oversees the drafting of the engagement letter.
* ensures that the assignment is completed within budget.
* Supports the presentation of conclusions and recommendations to the client and discusses the implications and action points.
Education/qualifications Minimum Requirements.
* ACA (or equivalent) * 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent)
* CF qualification
Experience
* Previous experience in Transaction Advisory ideally within professional services
* Managerial experience
* Wide experience of client facing work in relevant industry sectors
* Substantial experience of applying commercial judgement
* Experience of developing and mentoring staff
I'm recruiting for a Growth Advisory Manager in London which focuses on advising start-ups/entrepreneurs. Sitting within the M&A team, the Growth Advisory function focuses on fund-raising activities with tech/tech-enabled companies, working with various VCs and funds.
The team takes a high value / low volume approach and the work you do is integral to the on-going relationship with client when they reach the point of wanting to sell or acquire in the future.
The successful person will be naturally curious, a self starter and strong relationship builder. You will be presenting and pitching alongside the partner so strong oral and written communication is a must. You don't have to be the finished article, but you will be excited about working with high-growth, early stage companies.
The team are looking for a qualified accountant and ideally fund-raising experience although this is not a prerequisite for the role. Those with a corporate finance or TS background would work well.
Get in touch with Heather Benson-West at Warner Scott Recruitment to find out more and apply.