Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage restructuring engagements by defining project scope in collaboration with Senior Managers or Partners, ensuring delivery aligns with firm policies and quality standards.
* Take ownership of project delivery, whether leading a smaller team or contributing to a larger engagement, with ongoing support from peers and senior colleagues.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships both internally across various specialist teams and externally with key stakeholders.
* Develop and expand a professional network with external referral sources such as solicitors, lenders, and corporate clients.
* Contribute to a collaborative and supportive team environment, sharing your expertise to coach and mentor junior team members while continuously developing your own skills.
Skills and Attributes for Success:
* Strong commercial acumen with an understanding of the key drivers behind business underperformance and corporate distress.
* Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to show empathy and sound judgment in high-pressure situations.
* Advanced financial and commercial analysis skills, with proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
* Capable of identifying critical issues and delivering practical, actionable solutions.
* Clear and concise communicator, experienced in presenting findings and reports to clients and stakeholders.
* Able to manage project resources, including staffing, budgeting, and fee tracking, while escalating key issues to project leaders.
* Professional, confident, and adept at engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and management teams.
* Collaborative mindset, with a strong understanding of firm capabilities and the ability to bring in cross-functional expertise to deliver holistic solutions.
* Passion for developing people—providing feedback, conducting performance reviews, and supporting recruitment and team engagement initiatives.
* Committed to continuous learning and professional growth through formal and informal development opportunities.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
* Prior experience in a restructuring or turnaround environment.
* Track record of delivering cash flow reviews, independent business reviews, and formal corporate insolvency work.
* Proven ability to build strong internal networks and contribute to business development.
* Strong people management skills and a desire to mentor and develop junior team members.
* Sound understanding of the risks and sensitivities involved in advising distressed businesses and stakeholders.