Special Project Senior Manager, Grant Thornton, Cambridge

Today's global marketplace is constantly changing and evolving, but dynamic businesses are agile, adapting to the environment. Auditing and financial reporting remains high on the agenda as the implications of not getting it right can be serious. Robust reporting with independent opinion gives confidence to businesses who are constantly driving for open and transparent growth.

The Special Projects Manager plays a pivotal role within the Audit department here within Grant Thornton UK LLP.

you'll be responsible for providing crucial finance outsourcing solutions to clients (including Finance Controller and Management Accounts services) ensuring that all work exceeds the expectations of clients and partners
you'll seek out new assignments through business development activity and assists in the production and presentation of proposals for new work
you'll organise and attend office marketing events, be aware of the wider range of services the firm offers and suggests innovative products to address the clients' needs
you'll be responsible for managing key client portfolio and building and maintaining good working relationships with all colleagues and clients
you'll be responsible for managing teams on specific assignments, with specific line management responsibility for a group of staff to ensure work is appropriately completed to satisfy objectives.

Who we're looking for:

You will have a genuine interest in our clients. We want to provide a distinctive service and unlock potential for growth in dynamic organisations.

You will know that what you do matters. As an organisation we want to be known for how we do business, not simply what we do. To do this we need people who know that every act matters from the simple things to the insights we bring to clients.

You will seize opportunities. We want to adapt quickly and wisely to changing conditions to optimise growth for both our clients and ourselves.

You will apply critical reasoning to bring clarity and insight. We do it by asking great questions, listening and drawing on our collective knowledge and experience to really help others grow.

Education, experience and qualifications:

you'll be professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA)
you'll have post-qualified experience in audit within practice, or extensive industry experience in a finance role
you will also enjoy seeking out new work, building relationships and not shy away from meeting people you haven’t met before
ideally you'll have strong knowledge of compliance and regulation, in particular IFRS, FRS 101, FRS 102
ideally you'll have a keen interest in engaging with and supporting clients with complex financial reporting matters such as HFI engagements
you’ll have strong people skills and be able to build strong relationships with clients, targets and colleagues
you'll have the ability to support and mentor team members.