Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. This newly formed role joins our Advisory Sustainability & ESG Hub. The Hub was established in 2022 to build BDO's sustainability capacity and embed ESG considerations into client work acting as a catalyst for growth, an incubator for new services, and a centre of excellence. In this role you'll will lead complex client assignments in the fields of carbon measurement and reporting, decarbonisation and net zero transition. You'll have the opportunity to support with business development and build capacity across the firm. The successful candidate will help to shape this growing capability. This is a senior position and therefore a demonstrable track-record of successful delivery is required, including project management, quantifying scope 1-3 emissions, and either advising on or implementing carbon reduction plans. A thorough understanding of carbon accounting standards, including the GHG Protocol, and awareness of greenhouse gas reporting legislation is essential. Experience of ESG data management systems and people management experience are desirable. The role can be based in London, Bristol, Birmingham or Leeds. Other locations will be considered. You'll be someone with: A high level of proficiency in carbon accounting spanning scopes 1-3, and a strong technical knowledge of carbon reporting legislation and standards. A track record of managing complex greenhouse gas quantification projects, either in a consultancy context or in-house. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. With the ability to explain concepts to technical and non technical users High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. physical sciences, engineering or business). Desirable: It would be an advantage to have experience setting science-based targets and implementing and/or using ESG data platforms. Experience of developing focused carbon reduction strategies, plans, roadmaps and initiatives for organisations would also be an advantage Experience of assessing and managing climate-related risk/opportunity, and developing TCFD-aligned disclosures would be an advantage You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach,
May 18, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. This newly formed role joins our Advisory Sustainability & ESG Hub. The Hub was established in 2022 to build BDO's sustainability capacity and embed ESG considerations into client work acting as a catalyst for growth, an incubator for new services, and a centre of excellence. In this role you'll will lead complex client assignments in the fields of carbon measurement and reporting, decarbonisation and net zero transition. You'll have the opportunity to support with business development and build capacity across the firm. The successful candidate will help to shape this growing capability. This is a senior position and therefore a demonstrable track-record of successful delivery is required, including project management, quantifying scope 1-3 emissions, and either advising on or implementing carbon reduction plans. A thorough understanding of carbon accounting standards, including the GHG Protocol, and awareness of greenhouse gas reporting legislation is essential. Experience of ESG data management systems and people management experience are desirable. The role can be based in London, Bristol, Birmingham or Leeds. Other locations will be considered. You'll be someone with: A high level of proficiency in carbon accounting spanning scopes 1-3, and a strong technical knowledge of carbon reporting legislation and standards. A track record of managing complex greenhouse gas quantification projects, either in a consultancy context or in-house. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. With the ability to explain concepts to technical and non technical users High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. physical sciences, engineering or business). Desirable: It would be an advantage to have experience setting science-based targets and implementing and/or using ESG data platforms. Experience of developing focused carbon reduction strategies, plans, roadmaps and initiatives for organisations would also be an advantage Experience of assessing and managing climate-related risk/opportunity, and developing TCFD-aligned disclosures would be an advantage You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach,
Department for Business and Trade Head of Responsible Business and ESG Policy Reference number: 353239 Salary: £53,560 - £63,481. A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Job grade: Grade 7 Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Location: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London or Salford Are you passionate about environment, social and corporate governance (ESG) policy issues like tackling climate change, promoting human rights and ending modern slavery? Do you want to make a meaningful difference working with multinational companies and civil society on how they can contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals? Do you enjoy working with international partners to deliver HMG s priorities on globally significant issues? Then we d love to hear from you! The Responsible Business Conduct team has a one-of-a-kind role in leading policy development on a range of high-profile ESG and corporate sustainability issues. We adjudicate on business compliance with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) standards on Responsible Business Conduct, working closely with businesses, civil society, and other governments around the world. WE promote understanding of responsible business and support UK businesses in making improvements to their operations, products, and services to achieve outcomes across the ESG agenda. This includes tackling climate change, ending human rights abuses, and promoting labour rights. As part of this, the team runs the UK s internationally renowned National Contact Point (NCP), which promotes the Guidelines to a wide range of business, trade union and civil society stakeholders and handles complaints where enterprises are accused of breaching the Guidelines. Leading this process is challenging but highly rewarding, often resulting in real, positive change from businesses. This office sits within DBT but is operationally independent. The issues in scope can be high-profile and receive significant Parliamentary, media and stakeholder attention. More information is available online at: This is a stretching G7 role, likely suited for an experienced G7 seeking to round off their CV before a step-up or external move to the private sector, or an established ESG manager in the private sector looking to join the Civil Service. The role sits in a friendly, supportive team. Our Directorate has a fantastic corporate side, with a comprehensive L&D offer, and a strong commitment to wellbeing and Diversity & Inclusion, with regular training and events put on by the Directorate. Job description The Head of Responsible Business and ESG Policy will: • Lead HMG s thinking on the role of businesses in contributing to the full range of UN Sustainable Development Goals. • Develop the evidence base for responsible business conduct, overseeing delivery of the office s research priorities on corporate sustainability issues. • Provide advisory consultancy to FTSE100 companies and SMEs on delivering responsible and sustainable business outcomes. • Own the office s corporate engagement, representing the office externally on our approach to ESG issues and effectively shaping the policy debate internationally at key events. • Ensures that lessons from breaches of the OECD Guidelines inform policy development. • Lead cross-Whitehall governance on responsible business, bringing departments together to foster collaboration on ESG issues. • Brief Ministers and senior leadership on key responsible business issues. • Support on resolving high-profile cases of suspected breaches of the OECD Guidelines Occasional travel overseas will be required to attend OECD meetings in Paris and other stakeholder meetings on responsible business conduct. Person specification Essential criteria • A background working on one or more Environment, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) issues, such as human rights, employment rights, or climate change is essential. • Strong leadership skills, both people management and thought leadership. An ability to bring together disparate functions across Government to develop coherent policy on corporate sustainability. • Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong and relationships at a senior level. • Strong analytical skills - able to identify a problem and consider various options, making a recommendation which considers the broader context of your work. • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. • Good organisational and planning skills, with a track record of effectively balancing several competing priorities; Desirable criteria • Experience of working in a corporate setting on ESG issues. • A legal background or experience working closely with lawyers would be advantageous. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Seeing the Big Picture • Making Effective Decisions • Communicating and Influencing • Delivering at Pace Benefits Alongside your salary of £53,560, Department for Business and Trade contributes £14,461 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. • Learning and development tailored to your role • An environment with flexible working options • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity • A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities Please refer to the attached candidate pack for further information on our benefits. If you would like to learn more about this role, the team are hosting a drop-in session on Wednesday 29 May from 3-3:30, which you can access from the link below: Join the meeting Closing date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 9 June 2024. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE EDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
May 17, 2024
Full time
Department for Business and Trade Head of Responsible Business and ESG Policy Reference number: 353239 Salary: £53,560 - £63,481. A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Job grade: Grade 7 Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Location: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London or Salford Are you passionate about environment, social and corporate governance (ESG) policy issues like tackling climate change, promoting human rights and ending modern slavery? Do you want to make a meaningful difference working with multinational companies and civil society on how they can contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals? Do you enjoy working with international partners to deliver HMG s priorities on globally significant issues? Then we d love to hear from you! The Responsible Business Conduct team has a one-of-a-kind role in leading policy development on a range of high-profile ESG and corporate sustainability issues. We adjudicate on business compliance with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) standards on Responsible Business Conduct, working closely with businesses, civil society, and other governments around the world. WE promote understanding of responsible business and support UK businesses in making improvements to their operations, products, and services to achieve outcomes across the ESG agenda. This includes tackling climate change, ending human rights abuses, and promoting labour rights. As part of this, the team runs the UK s internationally renowned National Contact Point (NCP), which promotes the Guidelines to a wide range of business, trade union and civil society stakeholders and handles complaints where enterprises are accused of breaching the Guidelines. Leading this process is challenging but highly rewarding, often resulting in real, positive change from businesses. This office sits within DBT but is operationally independent. The issues in scope can be high-profile and receive significant Parliamentary, media and stakeholder attention. More information is available online at: This is a stretching G7 role, likely suited for an experienced G7 seeking to round off their CV before a step-up or external move to the private sector, or an established ESG manager in the private sector looking to join the Civil Service. The role sits in a friendly, supportive team. Our Directorate has a fantastic corporate side, with a comprehensive L&D offer, and a strong commitment to wellbeing and Diversity & Inclusion, with regular training and events put on by the Directorate. Job description The Head of Responsible Business and ESG Policy will: • Lead HMG s thinking on the role of businesses in contributing to the full range of UN Sustainable Development Goals. • Develop the evidence base for responsible business conduct, overseeing delivery of the office s research priorities on corporate sustainability issues. • Provide advisory consultancy to FTSE100 companies and SMEs on delivering responsible and sustainable business outcomes. • Own the office s corporate engagement, representing the office externally on our approach to ESG issues and effectively shaping the policy debate internationally at key events. • Ensures that lessons from breaches of the OECD Guidelines inform policy development. • Lead cross-Whitehall governance on responsible business, bringing departments together to foster collaboration on ESG issues. • Brief Ministers and senior leadership on key responsible business issues. • Support on resolving high-profile cases of suspected breaches of the OECD Guidelines Occasional travel overseas will be required to attend OECD meetings in Paris and other stakeholder meetings on responsible business conduct. Person specification Essential criteria • A background working on one or more Environment, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) issues, such as human rights, employment rights, or climate change is essential. • Strong leadership skills, both people management and thought leadership. An ability to bring together disparate functions across Government to develop coherent policy on corporate sustainability. • Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong and relationships at a senior level. • Strong analytical skills - able to identify a problem and consider various options, making a recommendation which considers the broader context of your work. • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. • Good organisational and planning skills, with a track record of effectively balancing several competing priorities; Desirable criteria • Experience of working in a corporate setting on ESG issues. • A legal background or experience working closely with lawyers would be advantageous. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Seeing the Big Picture • Making Effective Decisions • Communicating and Influencing • Delivering at Pace Benefits Alongside your salary of £53,560, Department for Business and Trade contributes £14,461 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. • Learning and development tailored to your role • An environment with flexible working options • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity • A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities Please refer to the attached candidate pack for further information on our benefits. If you would like to learn more about this role, the team are hosting a drop-in session on Wednesday 29 May from 3-3:30, which you can access from the link below: Join the meeting Closing date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 9 June 2024. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE EDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Department for Business & Trade
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Department for Business and Trade Head of Responsible Business and ESG Policy Reference number: 353239 Salary: £53,560 - £63,481. A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Job grade: Grade 7 Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Location : Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London or Salford Are you passionate about environment, social and corporate governance (ESG) policy issues like tackling climate change, promoting human rights and ending modern slavery? Do you want to make a meaningful difference working with multinational companies and civil society on how they can contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals? Do you enjoy working with international partners to deliver HMG's priorities on globally significant issues? Then we'd love to hear from you! The Responsible Business Conduct team has a one-of-a-kind role in leading policy development on a range of high-profile ESG and corporate sustainability issues. We adjudicate on business compliance with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) standards on Responsible Business Conduct, working closely with businesses, civil society, and other governments around the world. WE promote understanding of responsible business and support UK businesses in making improvements to their operations, products, and services to achieve outcomes across the ESG agenda. This includes tackling climate change, ending human rights abuses, and promoting labour rights. As part of this, the team runs the UK's internationally renowned National Contact Point (NCP), which promotes the Guidelines to a wide range of business, trade union and civil society stakeholders and handles complaints where enterprises are accused of breaching the Guidelines. Leading this process is challenging but highly rewarding, often resulting in real, positive change from businesses. This office sits within DBT but is operationally independent. The issues in scope can be high-profile and receive significant Parliamentary, media and stakeholder attention. More information is available online at: This is a stretching G7 role, likely suited for an experienced G7 seeking to round off their CV before a step-up or external move to the private sector, or an established ESG manager in the private sector looking to join the Civil Service. The role sits in a friendly, supportive team. Our Directorate has a fantastic corporate side, with a comprehensive L&D offer, and a strong commitment to wellbeing and Diversity & Inclusion, with regular training and events put on by the Directorate. Job description The Head of Responsible Business and ESG Policy will: • Lead HMG's thinking on the role of businesses in contributing to the full range of UN Sustainable Development Goals. • Develop the evidence base for responsible business conduct, overseeing delivery of the office's research priorities on corporate sustainability issues. • Provide advisory consultancy to FTSE100 companies and SMEs on delivering responsible and sustainable business outcomes. • Own the office's corporate engagement, representing the office externally on our approach to ESG issues and effectively shaping the policy debate internationally at key events. • Ensures that lessons from breaches of the OECD Guidelines inform policy development. • Lead cross-Whitehall governance on responsible business, bringing departments together to foster collaboration on ESG issues. • Brief Ministers and senior leadership on key responsible business issues. • Support on resolving high-profile cases of suspected breaches of the OECD Guidelines Occasional travel overseas will be required to attend OECD meetings in Paris and other stakeholder meetings on responsible business conduct. Person specification Essential criteria • A background working on one or more Environment, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) issues, such as human rights, employment rights, or climate change is essential. • Strong leadership skills, both people management and thought leadership. An ability to bring together disparate functions across Government to develop coherent policy on corporate sustainability. • Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong and relationships at a senior level. • Strong analytical skills - able to identify a problem and consider various options, making a recommendation which considers the broader context of your work. • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. • Good organisational and planning skills, with a track record of effectively balancing several competing priorities; Desirable criteria • Experience of working in a corporate setting on ESG issues. • A legal background or experience working closely with lawyers would be advantageous. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Seeing the Big Picture • Making Effective Decisions • Communicating and Influencing • Delivering at Pace Benefits Alongside your salary of £53,560, Department for Business and Trade contributes £14,461 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. • Learning and development tailored to your role • An environment with flexible working options • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity • A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities Please refer to the attached candidate pack for further information on our benefits. If you would like to learn more about this role, the team are hosting a drop-in session on Wednesday 29 May from 3-3:30, which you can access from the link below: Join the meeting Closing date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 9 June 2024. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS
May 17, 2024
Full time
Department for Business and Trade Head of Responsible Business and ESG Policy Reference number: 353239 Salary: £53,560 - £63,481. A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Job grade: Grade 7 Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Location : Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London or Salford Are you passionate about environment, social and corporate governance (ESG) policy issues like tackling climate change, promoting human rights and ending modern slavery? Do you want to make a meaningful difference working with multinational companies and civil society on how they can contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals? Do you enjoy working with international partners to deliver HMG's priorities on globally significant issues? Then we'd love to hear from you! The Responsible Business Conduct team has a one-of-a-kind role in leading policy development on a range of high-profile ESG and corporate sustainability issues. We adjudicate on business compliance with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) standards on Responsible Business Conduct, working closely with businesses, civil society, and other governments around the world. WE promote understanding of responsible business and support UK businesses in making improvements to their operations, products, and services to achieve outcomes across the ESG agenda. This includes tackling climate change, ending human rights abuses, and promoting labour rights. As part of this, the team runs the UK's internationally renowned National Contact Point (NCP), which promotes the Guidelines to a wide range of business, trade union and civil society stakeholders and handles complaints where enterprises are accused of breaching the Guidelines. Leading this process is challenging but highly rewarding, often resulting in real, positive change from businesses. This office sits within DBT but is operationally independent. The issues in scope can be high-profile and receive significant Parliamentary, media and stakeholder attention. More information is available online at: This is a stretching G7 role, likely suited for an experienced G7 seeking to round off their CV before a step-up or external move to the private sector, or an established ESG manager in the private sector looking to join the Civil Service. The role sits in a friendly, supportive team. Our Directorate has a fantastic corporate side, with a comprehensive L&D offer, and a strong commitment to wellbeing and Diversity & Inclusion, with regular training and events put on by the Directorate. Job description The Head of Responsible Business and ESG Policy will: • Lead HMG's thinking on the role of businesses in contributing to the full range of UN Sustainable Development Goals. • Develop the evidence base for responsible business conduct, overseeing delivery of the office's research priorities on corporate sustainability issues. • Provide advisory consultancy to FTSE100 companies and SMEs on delivering responsible and sustainable business outcomes. • Own the office's corporate engagement, representing the office externally on our approach to ESG issues and effectively shaping the policy debate internationally at key events. • Ensures that lessons from breaches of the OECD Guidelines inform policy development. • Lead cross-Whitehall governance on responsible business, bringing departments together to foster collaboration on ESG issues. • Brief Ministers and senior leadership on key responsible business issues. • Support on resolving high-profile cases of suspected breaches of the OECD Guidelines Occasional travel overseas will be required to attend OECD meetings in Paris and other stakeholder meetings on responsible business conduct. Person specification Essential criteria • A background working on one or more Environment, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) issues, such as human rights, employment rights, or climate change is essential. • Strong leadership skills, both people management and thought leadership. An ability to bring together disparate functions across Government to develop coherent policy on corporate sustainability. • Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong and relationships at a senior level. • Strong analytical skills - able to identify a problem and consider various options, making a recommendation which considers the broader context of your work. • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. • Good organisational and planning skills, with a track record of effectively balancing several competing priorities; Desirable criteria • Experience of working in a corporate setting on ESG issues. • A legal background or experience working closely with lawyers would be advantageous. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Seeing the Big Picture • Making Effective Decisions • Communicating and Influencing • Delivering at Pace Benefits Alongside your salary of £53,560, Department for Business and Trade contributes £14,461 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. • Learning and development tailored to your role • An environment with flexible working options • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity • A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities Please refer to the attached candidate pack for further information on our benefits. If you would like to learn more about this role, the team are hosting a drop-in session on Wednesday 29 May from 3-3:30, which you can access from the link below: Join the meeting Closing date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 9 June 2024. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Financial Model Assurance Director page is loaded Financial Model Assurance Director Apply locations London - Baker Street time type Full time posted on Posted 10 Days Ago job requisition id R12067 Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. This challenging position sits within BDO's market-leading Financial Model Assurance Services team, providing a range of transactional model assurance and financial modelling-related services to global blue-chip sponsors , banks, financial institutions and funds in relation to major infrastructure, energy and digital projects, often in conjunction with our global network. These parties are involved in the financing, development, acquisition and operation of multi-million and, in some cases, multi-billion Pound projects, across all sectors and regions. The diverse range of projects we support include: petrochemical plants, LNG trains, water de-salination plants, and IWPP projects in the Middle East; to wind and rail projects across the UK and Europe; to government sponsored transport projects in the Benelux region; to digital infrastructure and energy from waste projects across the UK. The Director role involves taking responsibility for providing leadership to the team and deputising for Partners as required. Working closely in conjunction with the partner and the senior team this will include planning, monitoring, reviewing work of other team members and taking responsibility for undertaking and progressing quality control procedures, business development, practice development and marketing initiatives. You'll be someone with Experience of managing Financial Model Audits over the whole engagement lifecycle including commercial management Extensive experience of project finance including the origination and delivery of mandates for financial modelling, assurance and related financial advisory. Knowledge and experience of PPP, project finance, infrastructure and renewables would be well received. Experience of quality and risk reviews of the work performed and the final work products ACA/ACCA qualification, or equivalent Strong commercial management experience and a track record of converting business development opportunities such as scoping projects and developing and managing client relationships. A proven background in managing and developing teams You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. About Us BDO UK provides tax, audit and assurance, advisory and business outsourcing service s. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. Our partners and staff are specialists in their fields and have a proactive, flexible approach to helping clients overcoming the challenges they face. We aim to be as innovative and entrepreneurial as our clients. Our approach and expertise are what help us deliver exceptional client service. 95% of our clients would recommend us. We operate from 17 locations across the UK, covering all major business centres. We employ 7,500 people who are encouraged to bring their best selves to work; taking responsibility for their work and their relationships with clients. All our people share core values that underpin both our culture and the value that we bring to our clients. Our values are also reflected in continued focus on ESG. Our firm is distinctive and we want to preserve and build on the strengths of our culture and the characteristics that make us both successful and different. We look for people from all kinds of backgrounds who share these same qualities. BDO LLP is a key member of the BDO global network of public accounting, tax and advisory firms. The firms have representation in 16 4 countries, with 111,300 people working out of over 1,803 offices worldwide. That's BDO and we are proud to be part of it. Being part of an integrated network of firms across the world provides us with myriad opportunities for success.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Financial Model Assurance Director page is loaded Financial Model Assurance Director Apply locations London - Baker Street time type Full time posted on Posted 10 Days Ago job requisition id R12067 Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. This challenging position sits within BDO's market-leading Financial Model Assurance Services team, providing a range of transactional model assurance and financial modelling-related services to global blue-chip sponsors , banks, financial institutions and funds in relation to major infrastructure, energy and digital projects, often in conjunction with our global network. These parties are involved in the financing, development, acquisition and operation of multi-million and, in some cases, multi-billion Pound projects, across all sectors and regions. The diverse range of projects we support include: petrochemical plants, LNG trains, water de-salination plants, and IWPP projects in the Middle East; to wind and rail projects across the UK and Europe; to government sponsored transport projects in the Benelux region; to digital infrastructure and energy from waste projects across the UK. The Director role involves taking responsibility for providing leadership to the team and deputising for Partners as required. Working closely in conjunction with the partner and the senior team this will include planning, monitoring, reviewing work of other team members and taking responsibility for undertaking and progressing quality control procedures, business development, practice development and marketing initiatives. You'll be someone with Experience of managing Financial Model Audits over the whole engagement lifecycle including commercial management Extensive experience of project finance including the origination and delivery of mandates for financial modelling, assurance and related financial advisory. Knowledge and experience of PPP, project finance, infrastructure and renewables would be well received. Experience of quality and risk reviews of the work performed and the final work products ACA/ACCA qualification, or equivalent Strong commercial management experience and a track record of converting business development opportunities such as scoping projects and developing and managing client relationships. A proven background in managing and developing teams You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. About Us BDO UK provides tax, audit and assurance, advisory and business outsourcing service s. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. Our partners and staff are specialists in their fields and have a proactive, flexible approach to helping clients overcoming the challenges they face. We aim to be as innovative and entrepreneurial as our clients. Our approach and expertise are what help us deliver exceptional client service. 95% of our clients would recommend us. We operate from 17 locations across the UK, covering all major business centres. We employ 7,500 people who are encouraged to bring their best selves to work; taking responsibility for their work and their relationships with clients. All our people share core values that underpin both our culture and the value that we bring to our clients. Our values are also reflected in continued focus on ESG. Our firm is distinctive and we want to preserve and build on the strengths of our culture and the characteristics that make us both successful and different. We look for people from all kinds of backgrounds who share these same qualities. BDO LLP is a key member of the BDO global network of public accounting, tax and advisory firms. The firms have representation in 16 4 countries, with 111,300 people working out of over 1,803 offices worldwide. That's BDO and we are proud to be part of it. Being part of an integrated network of firms across the world provides us with myriad opportunities for success.
AESG is an International Specialist Consultancy, Engineering, and Advisory firm, with offices across the UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Singapore dedicated to help solve our clients greatest challenges, through collaboration, innovation, and advanced technical solutions. Our areas of expertise are represented in five core verticals: Planning, Design & Engineering, Masterplanning & Infrastructure, Asset Management and Transaction Support. We pride ourselves in being leaders in the industry in each of the services that we offer. We have one of the largest dedicated team with decades of cumulative experience in sustainable design, fire and life safety, façade engineering, commissioning, cost management, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management and acoustics. Job Description: Due to the continuing success and growth of our UK team, AESG are seeking a Sustainability Director to support the growing Sustainability division and work alongside our other specialist disciplines. The role will include support the successful delivery of UK and international projects, working with project team Engineers and Senior Consultants throughout all project phases, whilst also including independent project management of complex design and construction projects, covering all aspects of Sustainable Engineering. The successful candidate will be an experienced leader required to establish and grow a dedicated sustainability and energy engineering advisory and design team as part of AESG's wider UK energy and sustainability department. The role will build on our existing advisory offering to provide holistic and comprehensive services to support our investor, asset manager and developer clients across the real estate market to identify and achieve their Sustainability goals and to provide designs that offer ROI to investors via reduced energy usage. We are looking for a Sustainability Director with a track record in management and delivery of sustainability design and project management services to major built environment construction projects in the UK, especially London. This role will principally be responsible for the development and directorship of AESGs Sustainability Consultancy business across UK with a focus on London from both a technical and commercial standpoint and will be based in our London headquarters. The ideal candidate fits the below profile: Strong understanding of commercials and contracts Committed to technical excellence High level of technical expertise with experience in numerous complex and prestigious projects Motivated and self-driven (entrepreneurial outlook) Experience in managing a multifaceted team Good relationship builders (internal and external) Driving quality and innovation on projects Responsibilities: Managing building physicists and low-energy MEP designers to implement low-energy designs in existing and new buildings in the UK. Lead business development activities to achieve revenue targets for energy team. Provide expert advice and guidance on ESG best practices and standards for UK real estate clients. Demonstrable business development network and desire to grow a team around you. Financial responsibility of the division throughout the UK to ensure business profitability. Independently manage complex projects with multifaceted technical scope and stakeholder management both internally and externally. Experience in supporting the production of proposals, bids and Requests for Proposals (RFP) responses. Ability to assess and understand design proposals and advise on associated risk. Develop business plans and strategies for capitalising on existing relationships and entering new markets. Strong leadership, interpersonal / people management, and mentoring skills to support senior leadership in building the regional team, reviewing staff performance, coaching, mentoring employees, driving training initiatives and continuous technical improvement in the division. Development of sustainability management strategies and business growth. BEng/BSc/BArch in Engineering, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Sustainability or Commercial Management with post-graduate education preferred Energy Assessor (ESOS, EPC, Nabers) a plus Minimum of 15 (fifteen) years experience across sustainability and energy management Minimum of 5+ (five) years experience in a senior role in London GRESB / DJSI / CDP / MSCI and other reporting, AESG is a multidisciplinary specialist consultancy, offering a consultancy service and work environment like no other. Through our world class reputation for innovative thinking, pushing projects to out-perform expectations through smart application of planning, engineering and architectural solutions, our project portfolio includes some of the worlds most forward thinking and exciting new developments. The success of our company is built on the success of individuals. Our ability to achieve what we have is because our staff are driven, passionate and love what they do. Through our progressive, lively and collaborative environment, we identify, foster and nurture the greatest strengths of our staff, and allow them opportunity to flourish by offering positions of responsibility at an early stage, and providing clear career progression pathways for all. As an employee of AESG you can expect: Great career opportunities with access to huge variety of projects and incredible clients make your mark in a growing company and accelerate your career. Working on some of the worlds leading developments and tackling our clients greatest challenges Commitment in building on your areas of specialism and focal interest points, supporting your professional development through a structured training and mentorship program. Highly collaborative approach across the different technical service offerings Internal and external training opportunities where do you want to take your career? Well help you get there! Promotion of the importance of health and well-being of the team, including team building fitness activities, social events and the provision of a healthy work environment To be part of a dynamic and motivated team with an amazing team culture Copyright 2024 AESG All Rights Reserved.
May 14, 2024
Full time
AESG is an International Specialist Consultancy, Engineering, and Advisory firm, with offices across the UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Singapore dedicated to help solve our clients greatest challenges, through collaboration, innovation, and advanced technical solutions. Our areas of expertise are represented in five core verticals: Planning, Design & Engineering, Masterplanning & Infrastructure, Asset Management and Transaction Support. We pride ourselves in being leaders in the industry in each of the services that we offer. We have one of the largest dedicated team with decades of cumulative experience in sustainable design, fire and life safety, façade engineering, commissioning, cost management, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management and acoustics. Job Description: Due to the continuing success and growth of our UK team, AESG are seeking a Sustainability Director to support the growing Sustainability division and work alongside our other specialist disciplines. The role will include support the successful delivery of UK and international projects, working with project team Engineers and Senior Consultants throughout all project phases, whilst also including independent project management of complex design and construction projects, covering all aspects of Sustainable Engineering. The successful candidate will be an experienced leader required to establish and grow a dedicated sustainability and energy engineering advisory and design team as part of AESG's wider UK energy and sustainability department. The role will build on our existing advisory offering to provide holistic and comprehensive services to support our investor, asset manager and developer clients across the real estate market to identify and achieve their Sustainability goals and to provide designs that offer ROI to investors via reduced energy usage. We are looking for a Sustainability Director with a track record in management and delivery of sustainability design and project management services to major built environment construction projects in the UK, especially London. This role will principally be responsible for the development and directorship of AESGs Sustainability Consultancy business across UK with a focus on London from both a technical and commercial standpoint and will be based in our London headquarters. The ideal candidate fits the below profile: Strong understanding of commercials and contracts Committed to technical excellence High level of technical expertise with experience in numerous complex and prestigious projects Motivated and self-driven (entrepreneurial outlook) Experience in managing a multifaceted team Good relationship builders (internal and external) Driving quality and innovation on projects Responsibilities: Managing building physicists and low-energy MEP designers to implement low-energy designs in existing and new buildings in the UK. Lead business development activities to achieve revenue targets for energy team. Provide expert advice and guidance on ESG best practices and standards for UK real estate clients. Demonstrable business development network and desire to grow a team around you. Financial responsibility of the division throughout the UK to ensure business profitability. Independently manage complex projects with multifaceted technical scope and stakeholder management both internally and externally. Experience in supporting the production of proposals, bids and Requests for Proposals (RFP) responses. Ability to assess and understand design proposals and advise on associated risk. Develop business plans and strategies for capitalising on existing relationships and entering new markets. Strong leadership, interpersonal / people management, and mentoring skills to support senior leadership in building the regional team, reviewing staff performance, coaching, mentoring employees, driving training initiatives and continuous technical improvement in the division. Development of sustainability management strategies and business growth. BEng/BSc/BArch in Engineering, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Sustainability or Commercial Management with post-graduate education preferred Energy Assessor (ESOS, EPC, Nabers) a plus Minimum of 15 (fifteen) years experience across sustainability and energy management Minimum of 5+ (five) years experience in a senior role in London GRESB / DJSI / CDP / MSCI and other reporting, AESG is a multidisciplinary specialist consultancy, offering a consultancy service and work environment like no other. Through our world class reputation for innovative thinking, pushing projects to out-perform expectations through smart application of planning, engineering and architectural solutions, our project portfolio includes some of the worlds most forward thinking and exciting new developments. The success of our company is built on the success of individuals. Our ability to achieve what we have is because our staff are driven, passionate and love what they do. Through our progressive, lively and collaborative environment, we identify, foster and nurture the greatest strengths of our staff, and allow them opportunity to flourish by offering positions of responsibility at an early stage, and providing clear career progression pathways for all. As an employee of AESG you can expect: Great career opportunities with access to huge variety of projects and incredible clients make your mark in a growing company and accelerate your career. Working on some of the worlds leading developments and tackling our clients greatest challenges Commitment in building on your areas of specialism and focal interest points, supporting your professional development through a structured training and mentorship program. Highly collaborative approach across the different technical service offerings Internal and external training opportunities where do you want to take your career? Well help you get there! Promotion of the importance of health and well-being of the team, including team building fitness activities, social events and the provision of a healthy work environment To be part of a dynamic and motivated team with an amazing team culture Copyright 2024 AESG All Rights Reserved.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons The Quality and Risk Management Team (QRM) provides leadership, guidance, and tools to help partners and staff manage quality and risk matters. The team is comprised of an Advisory and Compliance Team, a Chief Information Security Office Team, an Economic Crime Team, a Legal Team including a Commercial & Contracts Team, plus the Quality Monitoring Team. The team works closely with the firm's Technical Standards Group, Ethics Team, and the firm's leadership. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. OVERVIEW The role will involve providing legal advice on all aspects of commercial contracting across BDO's business areas and helping client facing teams across the Firm win and deliver client engagements within acceptable risk parameters. The role will also involve assisting the Head of Corporate & Commercial - Legal in delivering legal strategic priorities. The role is within the Legal Team, which is based at our London hub, and is for a fixed term of 6 months. RESPONSIBILITIES Leading the delivery of legal and risk management advice to BDO's partners and staff within designated business areas: reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements with clients across the firm's business Streams (Audit, Tax and Advisory - with a focus on Audit); advising client facing teams on the firm's legal position with respect to contract lifecycle events (variations, terminations, exit transitions etc.); critically evaluating risk and proposing mitigation measures where appropriate, finding innovative solutions to complex challenges; assisting the Head of Corporate & Commercial and Head of Legal (General Counsel) to deliver corporate legal support and Legal Team priority projects; guiding /supervising less experienced lawyers and risk managers on complex contracts (master services agreements, framework agreements etc.); reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts and subcontracts when required; leading legal training and presentations to BDO's partners and staff; analysing legal and regulatory developments relevant to BDO's business, including GenAI, data protection and ESG requirements and ensuring BDO's contract policies, precedents and guidance are compliant with them; interpretation of legislation, case law, regulations and professional standards; and building strong working relationships across relevant business streams and practice management departments. REQUIREMENTS Essential: law degree; several years' post qualification experience in England and Wales or experience practising the laws of England and Wales; multiple years' experience of advising on/negotiating/drafting complex commercial contracts and transactional documentation; strong working knowledge of commercial law; strong written and oral communication skills; ability to confidently explain legal concepts to non-lawyers at a senior level; self-starter with ability to manage and prioritise own workload; and excellent attention to detail. Desirable: experience of commercial contracting in a professional services firm, technology business and/or regulated business; understanding of data protection law (UK and EU GDPR) and experience delivering related legal advice; experience of drafting policies and guidance; experience of advising on ESG compliance and risk requirements; experience of technology contracting (SaaS, PaaS, reseller agreements etc.). You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 12, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons The Quality and Risk Management Team (QRM) provides leadership, guidance, and tools to help partners and staff manage quality and risk matters. The team is comprised of an Advisory and Compliance Team, a Chief Information Security Office Team, an Economic Crime Team, a Legal Team including a Commercial & Contracts Team, plus the Quality Monitoring Team. The team works closely with the firm's Technical Standards Group, Ethics Team, and the firm's leadership. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. OVERVIEW The role will involve providing legal advice on all aspects of commercial contracting across BDO's business areas and helping client facing teams across the Firm win and deliver client engagements within acceptable risk parameters. The role will also involve assisting the Head of Corporate & Commercial - Legal in delivering legal strategic priorities. The role is within the Legal Team, which is based at our London hub, and is for a fixed term of 6 months. RESPONSIBILITIES Leading the delivery of legal and risk management advice to BDO's partners and staff within designated business areas: reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements with clients across the firm's business Streams (Audit, Tax and Advisory - with a focus on Audit); advising client facing teams on the firm's legal position with respect to contract lifecycle events (variations, terminations, exit transitions etc.); critically evaluating risk and proposing mitigation measures where appropriate, finding innovative solutions to complex challenges; assisting the Head of Corporate & Commercial and Head of Legal (General Counsel) to deliver corporate legal support and Legal Team priority projects; guiding /supervising less experienced lawyers and risk managers on complex contracts (master services agreements, framework agreements etc.); reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts and subcontracts when required; leading legal training and presentations to BDO's partners and staff; analysing legal and regulatory developments relevant to BDO's business, including GenAI, data protection and ESG requirements and ensuring BDO's contract policies, precedents and guidance are compliant with them; interpretation of legislation, case law, regulations and professional standards; and building strong working relationships across relevant business streams and practice management departments. REQUIREMENTS Essential: law degree; several years' post qualification experience in England and Wales or experience practising the laws of England and Wales; multiple years' experience of advising on/negotiating/drafting complex commercial contracts and transactional documentation; strong working knowledge of commercial law; strong written and oral communication skills; ability to confidently explain legal concepts to non-lawyers at a senior level; self-starter with ability to manage and prioritise own workload; and excellent attention to detail. Desirable: experience of commercial contracting in a professional services firm, technology business and/or regulated business; understanding of data protection law (UK and EU GDPR) and experience delivering related legal advice; experience of drafting policies and guidance; experience of advising on ESG compliance and risk requirements; experience of technology contracting (SaaS, PaaS, reseller agreements etc.). You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
The Role Our Equity Capital Markets and PLC Advisory team provides lead financial advisory and independent advice on a wide range of transactions, from M&A to IPOs. Our professionals advise UK and international companies, providing a range of corporate finance advisory services to deal with each client's specific situation and needs. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Our global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in all situations - from well-performing to stressed. No two situations are the same, and our advice and approach is tailored to each set of circumstances and client. Teneo guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress to create liquidity headroom, reduce costs, improve profitability, turnaround or exit underperforming businesses, assess options, address balance sheet stress, communicate appropriately with all stakeholders, more efficiently run their businesses and, ultimately, deliver certainty from uncertainty. Key Responsibilities Working as part of a lead advisory team across a range of ECM, M&A and capital restructuring transactions. Assisting with day-to-day management of engagements, including taking responsibility for preparation of information and client communications. Proactively developing and presenting high-quality corporate finance analysis. Carrying out research for both deal origination and transaction output. Conducting valuation work and financial modelling, including DCF and LBO analysis. Collaborating with professionals across the financial advisory business. Making a proactive contribution to increasing the team's market presence, network and business development opportunities. Key Skills & Experience Corporate finance experience in investment banking, broking, professional services or similar. Experience supporting in the origination of M&A, ECM, IPOs and/or other corporate finance transactions. Experience of carrying out financial/commercial analysis to inform client advice. Client focus, with an ability to work quickly and establish effective working relationships. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by a week-long induction programme, and continuous improvement is achieved through a structured and tailored programme that suits your career development. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including. Competitive Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Group Income protection Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
The Role Our Equity Capital Markets and PLC Advisory team provides lead financial advisory and independent advice on a wide range of transactions, from M&A to IPOs. Our professionals advise UK and international companies, providing a range of corporate finance advisory services to deal with each client's specific situation and needs. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Our global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in all situations - from well-performing to stressed. No two situations are the same, and our advice and approach is tailored to each set of circumstances and client. Teneo guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress to create liquidity headroom, reduce costs, improve profitability, turnaround or exit underperforming businesses, assess options, address balance sheet stress, communicate appropriately with all stakeholders, more efficiently run their businesses and, ultimately, deliver certainty from uncertainty. Key Responsibilities Working as part of a lead advisory team across a range of ECM, M&A and capital restructuring transactions. Assisting with day-to-day management of engagements, including taking responsibility for preparation of information and client communications. Proactively developing and presenting high-quality corporate finance analysis. Carrying out research for both deal origination and transaction output. Conducting valuation work and financial modelling, including DCF and LBO analysis. Collaborating with professionals across the financial advisory business. Making a proactive contribution to increasing the team's market presence, network and business development opportunities. Key Skills & Experience Corporate finance experience in investment banking, broking, professional services or similar. Experience supporting in the origination of M&A, ECM, IPOs and/or other corporate finance transactions. Experience of carrying out financial/commercial analysis to inform client advice. Client focus, with an ability to work quickly and establish effective working relationships. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by a week-long induction programme, and continuous improvement is achieved through a structured and tailored programme that suits your career development. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including. Competitive Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Group Income protection Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
The Role The role is within a growing and dynamic centralised Insolvency Delivery Team ("IDT") supporting all Teneo offices on all insolvency assignments. The role will be within sub-teams with each team dealing with c.50 cases and managing the day to day aspects of all new and existing insolvency cases. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of Financial Advisory, financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement to Financial Advisory, or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty Key Responsibilities As an Insolvency Case Administrator, the primary nature of work that you will get involved with will likely include: All day to day case administrator responsibilities including: Supporting case managers and supervisors with case strategy and delivering case strategy; Completing statutory diary lines, compliance returns, case reviews etc.; Assisting with trading and processing receipts and payments; Drafting letters and statutory documents; Preparing progress reports for creditors including receipts and payment accounts and estimated outcome statements; Drafting reports to secured creditors where relevant; Other exercises will include: Responding to creditors queries and answering correspondence; Preparing and drafting CDDA submissions; Agreeing creditor claims and calculating creditor distributions; and Preparing receipt and expenses vouchers and journals. Supervising the work of secondees from other departments. Working with our Joint Venture team to complete tasks. Attending site & providing ongoing site support as the local office teams may require. Liaising with internal stakeholders (IPs and senior local office team staff) to provide updates on case progression matters and to assist more senior members of the IDT with planning for the delivery of new work. Ensuring best practice/firm/regulatory requirements are adhered to and that the firm's commitment to quality is reflected in all written output for creditors/other external stakeholders. Key Skills & Experience Corporate insolvency experience gained within the restructuring department of a firm or in a specialist insolvency practice, and in particular experience of managing tasks across a case load and using a case management system (e.g. IPS). A good understanding of key statutory requirements through the lifecycle of different corporate insolvency procedures. 'Qualified by experience' and/or holding relevant professional qualifications such as ATT, CPI etc. Strong risk awareness, with the knowledge/confidence to escalate risk issues appropriately. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as you would be dealing with all kinds of internal and external stakeholders. Experience in delegating tasks and reviewing the work of more junior staff. Experienced in using Word, Excel and Power Point. A strong and flexible work ethic. A confident and enthusiastic team player. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including; Market-leading Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Company Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Life assurance Group income protection Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
The Role The role is within a growing and dynamic centralised Insolvency Delivery Team ("IDT") supporting all Teneo offices on all insolvency assignments. The role will be within sub-teams with each team dealing with c.50 cases and managing the day to day aspects of all new and existing insolvency cases. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of Financial Advisory, financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement to Financial Advisory, or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty Key Responsibilities As an Insolvency Case Administrator, the primary nature of work that you will get involved with will likely include: All day to day case administrator responsibilities including: Supporting case managers and supervisors with case strategy and delivering case strategy; Completing statutory diary lines, compliance returns, case reviews etc.; Assisting with trading and processing receipts and payments; Drafting letters and statutory documents; Preparing progress reports for creditors including receipts and payment accounts and estimated outcome statements; Drafting reports to secured creditors where relevant; Other exercises will include: Responding to creditors queries and answering correspondence; Preparing and drafting CDDA submissions; Agreeing creditor claims and calculating creditor distributions; and Preparing receipt and expenses vouchers and journals. Supervising the work of secondees from other departments. Working with our Joint Venture team to complete tasks. Attending site & providing ongoing site support as the local office teams may require. Liaising with internal stakeholders (IPs and senior local office team staff) to provide updates on case progression matters and to assist more senior members of the IDT with planning for the delivery of new work. Ensuring best practice/firm/regulatory requirements are adhered to and that the firm's commitment to quality is reflected in all written output for creditors/other external stakeholders. Key Skills & Experience Corporate insolvency experience gained within the restructuring department of a firm or in a specialist insolvency practice, and in particular experience of managing tasks across a case load and using a case management system (e.g. IPS). A good understanding of key statutory requirements through the lifecycle of different corporate insolvency procedures. 'Qualified by experience' and/or holding relevant professional qualifications such as ATT, CPI etc. Strong risk awareness, with the knowledge/confidence to escalate risk issues appropriately. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as you would be dealing with all kinds of internal and external stakeholders. Experience in delegating tasks and reviewing the work of more junior staff. Experienced in using Word, Excel and Power Point. A strong and flexible work ethic. A confident and enthusiastic team player. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including; Market-leading Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Company Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Life assurance Group income protection Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Our global Financial Advisory (FA) business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in all situations - from well-performing to stressed. No two situations are the same, and our advice and approach is tailored to each set of circumstances and client. Teneo guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress to create liquidity headroom, reduce costs, improve profitability, turnaround or exit underperforming businesses, assess options, address balance sheet stress, communicate appropriately with all stakeholders, more efficiently run their businesses and, ultimately, deliver certainty from uncertainty. Our expert team also brings market-leading experience in establishing and delivering contingency plans and insolvencies across multiple jurisdictions, providing credible fallback plans to protect value or helping to shape and affect a restructuring. The Clients & Industries team drives Financial Advisory business development. This dedicated team oversees opportunity identification and research, sector and channel programmes and marketing for the Financial Advisory business. We work closely with Senior Managing Directors and staff across the Financial Advisory team to ensure these programmes are operating effectively and provide support where required. Your role You will be a core member of the Clients & Industries team. As part of the growth of the Financial Advisory business, we are looking to recruit a Research Manager. The newly created role will manage research activities to drive opportunity identification and market intelligence in conjunction with the Research & Insight lead, our offshore research service provider and the wider FA team. The role will also involve using that research to craft key client discussion and pitch material messaging. This role is at the heart of Teneo Financial Advisory and the Research Manager will have the opportunity to contribute to business development strategy and have significant impact in a fast-growing Financial Advisory practice. Key Responsibilities As a Research Manager you'll support on the overall research programme for Financial Advisory and manage certain key research activities, working closely with the Research & Insight Lead and Sector teams, including: Support on day-to-day management of the relationship with our offshore research service provider, in coordination with Research & Insight Lead. Quality review of material produced by offshore research analysts Work with sector teams and C&I team members to understand current market / sector themes and identify opportunities. Opportunities in the context of our Financial Advisory business can take the form of companies that are experiencing, or are expected to experience, financial stress/distress, need support in raising additional funding, in refinancing debt, or require performance improvement support. Provision of targeted support to highly active sectors Understand suite of research tools (i.e. CapIQ, Bloomberg, etc), how they are used, and manage contracts and access to tools Mentor & coach junior team members - working closely with Clients & Industries Analysts Produce materials for client discussion documents and insight pieces Develop relationships across Teneo's different business segments and teams, both within the UK and Globally (focussed around sector expertise) to support collaboration on research and business development initiatives Close coordination with Research & Insight Lead, Clients & Industries team, wider Financial Advisory business, and colleagues across Teneo to align research, business development & client relationship activities Role will be predominately internal facing, with certain client facing responsibilities related to leads development & market intelligence possible depending on individual experience and progression Key Skills & Experience You'll ideally have spent 2-5 years working as a consultant, research analyst or manager in the financial services sector and understand corporate debt structures and stakeholders Knowledge of and experience using financial data & information sources (e.g. Bloomberg, CapIQ, FactSet or similar sources) Experience, or a demonstrated interest, in credit markets and debt restructuring. Direct experience, while an advantage, is not considered essential and investment in training can be provided for the right individual Display curiosity in, and an aptitude for, understanding how macroeconomic factors and sector trends impact individual companies Commercial awareness and an interest in business development Effective time-management skills and ability to work on several projects simultaneously Strong Excel skills Excellent PowerPoint skills including experience creating external discussion documents and pitches Good judgment and ability to handle confidential information About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Our global Financial Advisory (FA) business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in all situations - from well-performing to stressed. No two situations are the same, and our advice and approach is tailored to each set of circumstances and client. Teneo guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress to create liquidity headroom, reduce costs, improve profitability, turnaround or exit underperforming businesses, assess options, address balance sheet stress, communicate appropriately with all stakeholders, more efficiently run their businesses and, ultimately, deliver certainty from uncertainty. Our expert team also brings market-leading experience in establishing and delivering contingency plans and insolvencies across multiple jurisdictions, providing credible fallback plans to protect value or helping to shape and affect a restructuring. The Clients & Industries team drives Financial Advisory business development. This dedicated team oversees opportunity identification and research, sector and channel programmes and marketing for the Financial Advisory business. We work closely with Senior Managing Directors and staff across the Financial Advisory team to ensure these programmes are operating effectively and provide support where required. Your role You will be a core member of the Clients & Industries team. As part of the growth of the Financial Advisory business, we are looking to recruit a Research Manager. The newly created role will manage research activities to drive opportunity identification and market intelligence in conjunction with the Research & Insight lead, our offshore research service provider and the wider FA team. The role will also involve using that research to craft key client discussion and pitch material messaging. This role is at the heart of Teneo Financial Advisory and the Research Manager will have the opportunity to contribute to business development strategy and have significant impact in a fast-growing Financial Advisory practice. Key Responsibilities As a Research Manager you'll support on the overall research programme for Financial Advisory and manage certain key research activities, working closely with the Research & Insight Lead and Sector teams, including: Support on day-to-day management of the relationship with our offshore research service provider, in coordination with Research & Insight Lead. Quality review of material produced by offshore research analysts Work with sector teams and C&I team members to understand current market / sector themes and identify opportunities. Opportunities in the context of our Financial Advisory business can take the form of companies that are experiencing, or are expected to experience, financial stress/distress, need support in raising additional funding, in refinancing debt, or require performance improvement support. Provision of targeted support to highly active sectors Understand suite of research tools (i.e. CapIQ, Bloomberg, etc), how they are used, and manage contracts and access to tools Mentor & coach junior team members - working closely with Clients & Industries Analysts Produce materials for client discussion documents and insight pieces Develop relationships across Teneo's different business segments and teams, both within the UK and Globally (focussed around sector expertise) to support collaboration on research and business development initiatives Close coordination with Research & Insight Lead, Clients & Industries team, wider Financial Advisory business, and colleagues across Teneo to align research, business development & client relationship activities Role will be predominately internal facing, with certain client facing responsibilities related to leads development & market intelligence possible depending on individual experience and progression Key Skills & Experience You'll ideally have spent 2-5 years working as a consultant, research analyst or manager in the financial services sector and understand corporate debt structures and stakeholders Knowledge of and experience using financial data & information sources (e.g. Bloomberg, CapIQ, FactSet or similar sources) Experience, or a demonstrated interest, in credit markets and debt restructuring. Direct experience, while an advantage, is not considered essential and investment in training can be provided for the right individual Display curiosity in, and an aptitude for, understanding how macroeconomic factors and sector trends impact individual companies Commercial awareness and an interest in business development Effective time-management skills and ability to work on several projects simultaneously Strong Excel skills Excellent PowerPoint skills including experience creating external discussion documents and pitches Good judgment and ability to handle confidential information About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
The Role The role is within a growing and dynamic centralised Insolvency Delivery Team ("IDT") supporting all Teneo offices on all insolvency assignments. The role will be within sub-teams with each team dealing with c.50-70 cases and managing the day to day aspects of all new and existing insolvency cases. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of Financial Advisory, financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement to Financial Advisory, or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty Key Responsibilities As an Insolvency Purchase/Sales Ledger Assistant, the primary nature of work that you will get involved with will likely include: All day to day case supervisor responsibilities including: Supporting case managers with case strategy and delivering case strategy; Managing and completing statutory diary lines, compliance returns, case reviews etc.; Assisting with supervising trading and processing receipts and payments; Drafting letters and statutory documents; Preparing progress reports for creditors including receipts and payment accounts and estimated outcome statements; Drafting reports to secured creditors where relevant; Other exercises will include: Responding to creditors queries and answering correspondence; Preparing and drafting CDDA submissions; Agreeing creditor claims and calculating creditor distributions; and Preparing receipt and expenses vouchers and journals. Supervising the work of case administrators and secondees from other departments. Developing talent through delegating work appropriately and providing support and feedback to case administrators and secondees, to help them progress their careers. Working with our Joint Venture team to complete tasks. Attending site & providing ongoing site support as the local office teams may require. Liaising with internal stakeholders (IPs and senior local office team staff) to provide updates on case progression matters and to assist more senior members of the IDT with planning for the delivery of new work. Ensuring best practice/firm/regulatory requirements are adhered to and that the firm's commitment to quality is reflected in all written output for creditors/other external stakeholders. Key Skills & Experience Corporate insolvency experience gained within the restructuring department of a firm or in a specialist insolvency practice, and in particular experience of managing tasks across a case load and using a case management system (e.g. IPS). A good understanding of key statutory requirements through the lifecycle of different corporate insolvency procedures. 'Qualified by experience' and/or holding relevant professional qualifications such as ATT, CPI etc. Strong risk awareness, with the knowledge/confidence to escalate risk issues appropriately. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as you would be dealing with all kinds of internal and external stakeholders. Experience in delegating tasks and reviewing the work of more junior staff. Experienced in using Word, Excel and Power Point. A strong and flexible work ethic. A confident and enthusiastic team player. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including; Market-leading Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Company Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Life assurance Group income protection Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
The Role The role is within a growing and dynamic centralised Insolvency Delivery Team ("IDT") supporting all Teneo offices on all insolvency assignments. The role will be within sub-teams with each team dealing with c.50-70 cases and managing the day to day aspects of all new and existing insolvency cases. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of Financial Advisory, financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement to Financial Advisory, or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty Key Responsibilities As an Insolvency Purchase/Sales Ledger Assistant, the primary nature of work that you will get involved with will likely include: All day to day case supervisor responsibilities including: Supporting case managers with case strategy and delivering case strategy; Managing and completing statutory diary lines, compliance returns, case reviews etc.; Assisting with supervising trading and processing receipts and payments; Drafting letters and statutory documents; Preparing progress reports for creditors including receipts and payment accounts and estimated outcome statements; Drafting reports to secured creditors where relevant; Other exercises will include: Responding to creditors queries and answering correspondence; Preparing and drafting CDDA submissions; Agreeing creditor claims and calculating creditor distributions; and Preparing receipt and expenses vouchers and journals. Supervising the work of case administrators and secondees from other departments. Developing talent through delegating work appropriately and providing support and feedback to case administrators and secondees, to help them progress their careers. Working with our Joint Venture team to complete tasks. Attending site & providing ongoing site support as the local office teams may require. Liaising with internal stakeholders (IPs and senior local office team staff) to provide updates on case progression matters and to assist more senior members of the IDT with planning for the delivery of new work. Ensuring best practice/firm/regulatory requirements are adhered to and that the firm's commitment to quality is reflected in all written output for creditors/other external stakeholders. Key Skills & Experience Corporate insolvency experience gained within the restructuring department of a firm or in a specialist insolvency practice, and in particular experience of managing tasks across a case load and using a case management system (e.g. IPS). A good understanding of key statutory requirements through the lifecycle of different corporate insolvency procedures. 'Qualified by experience' and/or holding relevant professional qualifications such as ATT, CPI etc. Strong risk awareness, with the knowledge/confidence to escalate risk issues appropriately. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as you would be dealing with all kinds of internal and external stakeholders. Experience in delegating tasks and reviewing the work of more junior staff. Experienced in using Word, Excel and Power Point. A strong and flexible work ethic. A confident and enthusiastic team player. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including; Market-leading Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Company Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Life assurance Group income protection Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
The Role Join the UK's market leading Restructuring Tax team and make a real difference on a range of high profile and dynamic transactions. Our Financial Advisory Tax team specialises in providing tax advice on the restructuring of financially distressed businesses. They have built a fantastic track record in recent years, leading on some of Europe's largest and most complex restructuring processes. These include debt restructuring transactions, debt-for-equity swaps, business reconstructions via Restructuring Plans, Schemes of Arrangement and CVAs, and insolvency appointments. The variety of work really stands out, as does the friendly and supportive nature of the team. The team has a great mix of UK and international transactions work and is looking to recruit a corporation tax specialist at Consultant level to build on the existing business capability and target a number of exciting developments in the restructuring market. As a Consultant this role will combine both advisory and compliance aspects of our work as we find this is the best way to quickly help new team members experience the breadth of work we are involved in. There is the opportunity to choose to specialise as you advance within the team. This is a unique opportunity to get involved. The role is technically interesting and personally rewarding. Key Responsibilities Your key areas of focus will include: Working directly with our financial advisory colleagues and external stakeholders including lenders, borrowers and legal advisors to understand the often complex commercial and legal requirements of each restructuring transaction; Developing a strategy for achieving the commercial aims in a tax efficient manner and preparing reports setting out the steps necessary to meet the aims of the transaction; Wherever Teneo take an insolvency appointment, essentially acting as the in-house tax team for that business and providing advice to insolvency practitioners on the direct tax consequences of their intended actions including asset and business sales. Sometimes this will involve working with an incumbent finance function and other times not. Advising on the submission of appropriate tax returns or other documentation to tax authorities and liaising with them, as required; Supporting the business development activities of the team (you will have a broad scope to build relationships both internally and with key clients); and Contributing to the technical and personal development training of the broader team. Key Skills & Experience To qualify for the role you must have: ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification or experience; Strong UK tax technical skills; Strong communication, team playing and project management skills; and The ability to perform strongly under pressure. Prior experience of transactions or insolvency processes is preferred but not essential. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by a week-long induction programme, and continuous improvement is achieved through a structured and tailored programme that suits your career development. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including. Competitive Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Group Income protection Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
The Role Join the UK's market leading Restructuring Tax team and make a real difference on a range of high profile and dynamic transactions. Our Financial Advisory Tax team specialises in providing tax advice on the restructuring of financially distressed businesses. They have built a fantastic track record in recent years, leading on some of Europe's largest and most complex restructuring processes. These include debt restructuring transactions, debt-for-equity swaps, business reconstructions via Restructuring Plans, Schemes of Arrangement and CVAs, and insolvency appointments. The variety of work really stands out, as does the friendly and supportive nature of the team. The team has a great mix of UK and international transactions work and is looking to recruit a corporation tax specialist at Consultant level to build on the existing business capability and target a number of exciting developments in the restructuring market. As a Consultant this role will combine both advisory and compliance aspects of our work as we find this is the best way to quickly help new team members experience the breadth of work we are involved in. There is the opportunity to choose to specialise as you advance within the team. This is a unique opportunity to get involved. The role is technically interesting and personally rewarding. Key Responsibilities Your key areas of focus will include: Working directly with our financial advisory colleagues and external stakeholders including lenders, borrowers and legal advisors to understand the often complex commercial and legal requirements of each restructuring transaction; Developing a strategy for achieving the commercial aims in a tax efficient manner and preparing reports setting out the steps necessary to meet the aims of the transaction; Wherever Teneo take an insolvency appointment, essentially acting as the in-house tax team for that business and providing advice to insolvency practitioners on the direct tax consequences of their intended actions including asset and business sales. Sometimes this will involve working with an incumbent finance function and other times not. Advising on the submission of appropriate tax returns or other documentation to tax authorities and liaising with them, as required; Supporting the business development activities of the team (you will have a broad scope to build relationships both internally and with key clients); and Contributing to the technical and personal development training of the broader team. Key Skills & Experience To qualify for the role you must have: ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification or experience; Strong UK tax technical skills; Strong communication, team playing and project management skills; and The ability to perform strongly under pressure. Prior experience of transactions or insolvency processes is preferred but not essential. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by a week-long induction programme, and continuous improvement is achieved through a structured and tailored programme that suits your career development. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including. Competitive Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Group Income protection Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
The Role This is your opportunity to join Teneo's growing Financial Advisory team in Cardiff working alongside some of the most experienced practitioners in the field advising the boards, management teams, lenders and shareholders of companies on some of their most challenging strategic issues. As a Manager within Financial Advisory you will be exposed to a wide variety of projects within a highly commercial, client focused environment. You will work on high profile assignments ranging from insolvency to advising on the restructuring and financial turnarounds for high profile mid-market, national and international clients. This represents a truly exciting time for the Financial Advisory team. Following the sale of the Deloitte Restructuring business to Teneo in June 2021, the Financial Advisory business continues to grow across multiple disciplines and international locations. This growth will provide fantastic opportunities to rapidly develop your career on a structured path. As a Manager in the team, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of engagements across all sectors, with plenty of responsibility for leading workstreams, managing junior staff and supporting Directors, Managing Directors and Senior Managing Directors in client-facing delivery. Key aspects of the role will include: Client Service - Being part of and leading project teams advising corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders on Restructuring Advisory, Contingency Planning and Insolvency projects. Business Development - Playing an active role in the team's business development and targeting activities, developing your network in the financial advisory market. People and Leadership - Manage, coach and provide guidance and support to team members, helping to support talent development and foster an inclusive environment. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty. Key Responsibilities Client Service Assist with project managing parts of the engagement and appointments, providing support to the Director / Managing Director (or often directly Senior Managing Director) in managing external stakeholders. Support management teams in preparing and challenging business plans, short term cash flow forecasts and restructuring plans. Develop, analyse and present Financial Advisory options. Apply an understanding of engagement economics, financial and risk management. Knowledge Acquisition Build client relationship skills, sector knowledge and continue to develop leadership skills. Continue to build technical expertise, broader business advisory and people management skills. Understand the market, topical issues and our Financial Advisory propositions. People and Leadership Actively support practice and talent development, including on-the-job coaching, mentoring and participation in wider business training initiatives. Manage diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution. Have a clear understanding of Teneo's commitment to creating a more inclusive culture. Business Development Start to own elements of business development, including actively supporting business development activities, building and expending your own contact network and supporting Director / Managing Director-led marketing and sales activities. Participate in existing business development programmes and key client accounts. Identify opportunities to expand jobs as well as opportunities to provide wider Teneo services to existing clients. Take responsibility for leading marketing initiatives aimed at specific channels to market, or events. Key Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent), both time and exam qualified. Audit, Tax, Financial advisory, insolvency or transaction experience gained within a professional services company, consultancy firm or bank. Commitment to understanding the restructuring, insolvency and transaction marketplace, its trends, and key players (principals and advisers). Very strong analytical skills, including business analytics, business planning, short term cash flows, financing options. A basic understanding of insolvency legislation and practice is not a prerequisite but helpful. Logical and methodical approach to problem solving. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong project management and organisational skills. Excellent reporting writing skills, with experience of developing client deliverables. Ability to lead small teams, coach, mentor and develop junior members of the team. About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and rewards including: Market-leading salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Pension Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
The Role This is your opportunity to join Teneo's growing Financial Advisory team in Cardiff working alongside some of the most experienced practitioners in the field advising the boards, management teams, lenders and shareholders of companies on some of their most challenging strategic issues. As a Manager within Financial Advisory you will be exposed to a wide variety of projects within a highly commercial, client focused environment. You will work on high profile assignments ranging from insolvency to advising on the restructuring and financial turnarounds for high profile mid-market, national and international clients. This represents a truly exciting time for the Financial Advisory team. Following the sale of the Deloitte Restructuring business to Teneo in June 2021, the Financial Advisory business continues to grow across multiple disciplines and international locations. This growth will provide fantastic opportunities to rapidly develop your career on a structured path. As a Manager in the team, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of engagements across all sectors, with plenty of responsibility for leading workstreams, managing junior staff and supporting Directors, Managing Directors and Senior Managing Directors in client-facing delivery. Key aspects of the role will include: Client Service - Being part of and leading project teams advising corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders on Restructuring Advisory, Contingency Planning and Insolvency projects. Business Development - Playing an active role in the team's business development and targeting activities, developing your network in the financial advisory market. People and Leadership - Manage, coach and provide guidance and support to team members, helping to support talent development and foster an inclusive environment. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty. Key Responsibilities Client Service Assist with project managing parts of the engagement and appointments, providing support to the Director / Managing Director (or often directly Senior Managing Director) in managing external stakeholders. Support management teams in preparing and challenging business plans, short term cash flow forecasts and restructuring plans. Develop, analyse and present Financial Advisory options. Apply an understanding of engagement economics, financial and risk management. Knowledge Acquisition Build client relationship skills, sector knowledge and continue to develop leadership skills. Continue to build technical expertise, broader business advisory and people management skills. Understand the market, topical issues and our Financial Advisory propositions. People and Leadership Actively support practice and talent development, including on-the-job coaching, mentoring and participation in wider business training initiatives. Manage diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution. Have a clear understanding of Teneo's commitment to creating a more inclusive culture. Business Development Start to own elements of business development, including actively supporting business development activities, building and expending your own contact network and supporting Director / Managing Director-led marketing and sales activities. Participate in existing business development programmes and key client accounts. Identify opportunities to expand jobs as well as opportunities to provide wider Teneo services to existing clients. Take responsibility for leading marketing initiatives aimed at specific channels to market, or events. Key Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent), both time and exam qualified. Audit, Tax, Financial advisory, insolvency or transaction experience gained within a professional services company, consultancy firm or bank. Commitment to understanding the restructuring, insolvency and transaction marketplace, its trends, and key players (principals and advisers). Very strong analytical skills, including business analytics, business planning, short term cash flows, financing options. A basic understanding of insolvency legislation and practice is not a prerequisite but helpful. Logical and methodical approach to problem solving. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong project management and organisational skills. Excellent reporting writing skills, with experience of developing client deliverables. Ability to lead small teams, coach, mentor and develop junior members of the team. About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and rewards including: Market-leading salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Pension Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities
As a Talent Development Programme Manager, you'll provide a critical two-way link between the business and the Talent Development team; shaping, advising on and executing talent development projects in alignment with business strategy and needs across our Strategy and Communications and Management Consulting businesses, reporting into the Head of Talent Development and Wellbeing. Working closely with highly passionate and knowledgeable leaders and consultants in the business, you will shape, develop and administer business-specific training activity as well as developing and programme managing a range of UK wide talent and DEI programmes. This role is an integral part of a collegiate, ambitious, and highly professional global people team that aims to always drive innovation, efficiencies, and progressive people solutions to ensure we continue to be an employer of choice. The People Team The focus of our People Team is to ensure everyone in Teneo has the opportunity and support to deliver their very best for clients and teams every day, and that great work is recognised and rewarded. We strive to achieve this by consistently supporting a progressive approach to the way people are developed and managed and fostering a collegiate approach where people are challenged and stretched but feel supported and enjoy their work. We are looking for a new member of the team to play a pivotal role in helping us to achieve our core objectives: Reputation - Supporting our reputation as a great place to work and build your career with an outstanding client list and mould breaking work. Attraction and retention - being a destination consultancy for talent and developing long-term careers for our people. Identifying the levels, skillsets and expertise needed and using data and insights to make the best, most cost-effective recruitment decisions Skills - Support our dual-focus of brilliant specialists, seamlessly integrated by evolving the skills set and expertise required to meet our proposition and increase our ability to resource teams from across the office in an integrated way that is best for the client. Growth - Supporting a culture of high performing, stable teams because this leads to increased engagement and revenue. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Increasing the diversity of our team and inclusiveness of our culture to reflect society and our clients' needs, bringing new and wider perspectives and experiences into the firm. Wellbeing - Ensuring we continue to deliver excellence for our clients with strong, stable teams by supporting the resilience, wellbeing and work/life balance of our people Key Responsibilities As Talent Development Programme Manager within Teneo you will: Act as a talent and development programme manager to key stakeholders, being able to identify development needs and provide recommendations/strategic direction by offering progressive solutions that meet business needs Own the end-to-end learning provision of key programmes (internal and through 3rd party): Identify, design and implement current and future learning needs to design, deliver, execute, project manage and measure the effectiveness of business area initiatives / programmes (not limited to training) Advise the business on effective learning delivery methods to drive engagement and uptake (e.g. self-service, just-in-time training, multimedia channels), creating and driving a learning strategy which uses these methods to modernise/optimise existing curricula Create and maintain new joiner/onboarding learning journeys across multiple different employee profiles Create and maintain ongoing development training journeys for senior grades Support individual teams to structure their own development offerings Promote all upskilling and development opportunities through impactful communications and internal marketing Bring a focus on soft-skill development to the existing technical skills curriculum to ensure all aspects are provisioned Maintain, curate and develop the offering of online content, resources, learning workshops and materials as required Undertake research to develop and drive learning best practice across the business Improve functionality, engagement and maintain Learning Management System (Workday) alongside team Work with Talent Development Advisor to identify, select and manage external providers / suppliers Undertake evaluation of all Talent Development initiatives to drive improvements and relevant content Regular reporting of meaningful management information to inform learning initiatives / curriculum and decisions Lead and collaborate on cross UK projects / responsibilities as required Skills & Experience You will have significant experience designing, delivering and evaluating development activities and a proven track record of driving and delivering projects in a complex, fast-paced environment Worked on both traditional and modern upskilling methods Strong communication and interpersonal skills Excellent stakeholder management skills with proven ability to gain credibility at all levels Subject matter expert in learning and development best practice Able to build trusted relationships whilst challenging, persuading and influencing Proactive and able to take responsibility and work autonomously as well as working as part of a team Experience of integrating diversity, equity and inclusions goals into programme design and a passion for driving our inclusion goals within all relevant training initiatives and programmes Experience of designing and delivering early careers / internship programmes desirable A background in professional services will be advantageous, with a demonstrated understanding of client/project ways of working Benefits Competitive salary 28 days holiday Discretionary bonus Annual salary review Hybrid working (60% in the office) Pension (company contribution: 5% of annual salary) Investment in personal development & learning Enhanced parental leave Private medical insurance Group Income protection Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Season ticket loans Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are adopting a 60:40 principle of office:remote working across our UK business which offers the flexibility to ensure that our people are empowered to find the right rhythm for themselves, our teams and our clients. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
Sep 20, 2022
Full time
As a Talent Development Programme Manager, you'll provide a critical two-way link between the business and the Talent Development team; shaping, advising on and executing talent development projects in alignment with business strategy and needs across our Strategy and Communications and Management Consulting businesses, reporting into the Head of Talent Development and Wellbeing. Working closely with highly passionate and knowledgeable leaders and consultants in the business, you will shape, develop and administer business-specific training activity as well as developing and programme managing a range of UK wide talent and DEI programmes. This role is an integral part of a collegiate, ambitious, and highly professional global people team that aims to always drive innovation, efficiencies, and progressive people solutions to ensure we continue to be an employer of choice. The People Team The focus of our People Team is to ensure everyone in Teneo has the opportunity and support to deliver their very best for clients and teams every day, and that great work is recognised and rewarded. We strive to achieve this by consistently supporting a progressive approach to the way people are developed and managed and fostering a collegiate approach where people are challenged and stretched but feel supported and enjoy their work. We are looking for a new member of the team to play a pivotal role in helping us to achieve our core objectives: Reputation - Supporting our reputation as a great place to work and build your career with an outstanding client list and mould breaking work. Attraction and retention - being a destination consultancy for talent and developing long-term careers for our people. Identifying the levels, skillsets and expertise needed and using data and insights to make the best, most cost-effective recruitment decisions Skills - Support our dual-focus of brilliant specialists, seamlessly integrated by evolving the skills set and expertise required to meet our proposition and increase our ability to resource teams from across the office in an integrated way that is best for the client. Growth - Supporting a culture of high performing, stable teams because this leads to increased engagement and revenue. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Increasing the diversity of our team and inclusiveness of our culture to reflect society and our clients' needs, bringing new and wider perspectives and experiences into the firm. Wellbeing - Ensuring we continue to deliver excellence for our clients with strong, stable teams by supporting the resilience, wellbeing and work/life balance of our people Key Responsibilities As Talent Development Programme Manager within Teneo you will: Act as a talent and development programme manager to key stakeholders, being able to identify development needs and provide recommendations/strategic direction by offering progressive solutions that meet business needs Own the end-to-end learning provision of key programmes (internal and through 3rd party): Identify, design and implement current and future learning needs to design, deliver, execute, project manage and measure the effectiveness of business area initiatives / programmes (not limited to training) Advise the business on effective learning delivery methods to drive engagement and uptake (e.g. self-service, just-in-time training, multimedia channels), creating and driving a learning strategy which uses these methods to modernise/optimise existing curricula Create and maintain new joiner/onboarding learning journeys across multiple different employee profiles Create and maintain ongoing development training journeys for senior grades Support individual teams to structure their own development offerings Promote all upskilling and development opportunities through impactful communications and internal marketing Bring a focus on soft-skill development to the existing technical skills curriculum to ensure all aspects are provisioned Maintain, curate and develop the offering of online content, resources, learning workshops and materials as required Undertake research to develop and drive learning best practice across the business Improve functionality, engagement and maintain Learning Management System (Workday) alongside team Work with Talent Development Advisor to identify, select and manage external providers / suppliers Undertake evaluation of all Talent Development initiatives to drive improvements and relevant content Regular reporting of meaningful management information to inform learning initiatives / curriculum and decisions Lead and collaborate on cross UK projects / responsibilities as required Skills & Experience You will have significant experience designing, delivering and evaluating development activities and a proven track record of driving and delivering projects in a complex, fast-paced environment Worked on both traditional and modern upskilling methods Strong communication and interpersonal skills Excellent stakeholder management skills with proven ability to gain credibility at all levels Subject matter expert in learning and development best practice Able to build trusted relationships whilst challenging, persuading and influencing Proactive and able to take responsibility and work autonomously as well as working as part of a team Experience of integrating diversity, equity and inclusions goals into programme design and a passion for driving our inclusion goals within all relevant training initiatives and programmes Experience of designing and delivering early careers / internship programmes desirable A background in professional services will be advantageous, with a demonstrated understanding of client/project ways of working Benefits Competitive salary 28 days holiday Discretionary bonus Annual salary review Hybrid working (60% in the office) Pension (company contribution: 5% of annual salary) Investment in personal development & learning Enhanced parental leave Private medical insurance Group Income protection Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Season ticket loans Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are adopting a 60:40 principle of office:remote working across our UK business which offers the flexibility to ensure that our people are empowered to find the right rhythm for themselves, our teams and our clients. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
The Role This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside our established, team in Manchester who will support you to utilise and enhance your advisory skills and experience. You will work alongside some of the most experienced practitioners in the field advising the boards, management teams, lenders and shareholders of companies which are underperforming and/or facing financing issues. As a Manager in the team you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of engagements across all sectors, with plenty of responsibility for leading workstreams, managing junior staff and supporting Directors and Managing Directors in client-facing delivery. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of Financial Advisory, financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement to financial Financial Advisory, or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty Key Responsibilities Client service Project managing parts of the engagement, providing support to the Managing Director/ Director (or often directly Senior Managing Director) in managing external stakeholders. Support management teams in preparing and challenging business plans, short term cash flow forecasts and Financial Advisory plans. Develop, analyse and present Financial Advisory options using input from other teams, e.g. insolvency or tax analysis. Liaise with the Company's lawyers to understand key aspects of legal documentation and also drive any documentation processes (term sheets, waivers, loan documentation etc.) Apply an understanding of engagement economics. Apply an understanding of financial and risk management. Knowledge acquisition Build client relationship skills, sector knowledge and continues to develop leadership skills Continue to build technical expertise, broader business advisory and people management skills. Understand the market, topical issues and our Financial Advisory propositions. People and leadership Support practice and talent development. Provide on-job coaching and development to staff. Develop junior staff outside of jobs through appraising and mentoring. Support wider Financial Advisory training initiatives. Manage diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution. Business Development Start to own elements of business development including actively supporting business development activities, building and expending your own contact network and supporting Director/ Managing Director-led marketing and sales activities. Participate in existing business development programmes and key client accounts. Identify opportunities to expand jobs as well as opportunities to provide wider Teneo services to existing clients. Take responsibility for leading marketing initiatives aimed at specific channels to market, or events. Key Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent), both time and exam qualified. Financial Financial Advisory experience gained either as an advisor within a professional services company, consultancy or investment bank; as an analyst in a debt or special situations funds. An understanding of debt markets, banking, loan agreements and other relevant financial and legal documentation Good understanding of the Financial Advisory marketplace, its trends and key players (principals and advisers) Very strong analytical skills, including: business analytics, business planning, short term cash flows, financing options. A basic understanding of insolvency legislation and practice is not a prerequisite but helpful Excellent interpersonal skills Strong project management skills Ability to lead small teams and develop people Ability to conduct business in fluent oral and written English is a pre-requisite. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including; Market-leading Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Company Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Life assurance Group income protection Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
Sep 20, 2022
Full time
The Role This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside our established, team in Manchester who will support you to utilise and enhance your advisory skills and experience. You will work alongside some of the most experienced practitioners in the field advising the boards, management teams, lenders and shareholders of companies which are underperforming and/or facing financing issues. As a Manager in the team you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of engagements across all sectors, with plenty of responsibility for leading workstreams, managing junior staff and supporting Directors and Managing Directors in client-facing delivery. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of Financial Advisory, financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement to financial Financial Advisory, or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty Key Responsibilities Client service Project managing parts of the engagement, providing support to the Managing Director/ Director (or often directly Senior Managing Director) in managing external stakeholders. Support management teams in preparing and challenging business plans, short term cash flow forecasts and Financial Advisory plans. Develop, analyse and present Financial Advisory options using input from other teams, e.g. insolvency or tax analysis. Liaise with the Company's lawyers to understand key aspects of legal documentation and also drive any documentation processes (term sheets, waivers, loan documentation etc.) Apply an understanding of engagement economics. Apply an understanding of financial and risk management. Knowledge acquisition Build client relationship skills, sector knowledge and continues to develop leadership skills Continue to build technical expertise, broader business advisory and people management skills. Understand the market, topical issues and our Financial Advisory propositions. People and leadership Support practice and talent development. Provide on-job coaching and development to staff. Develop junior staff outside of jobs through appraising and mentoring. Support wider Financial Advisory training initiatives. Manage diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution. Business Development Start to own elements of business development including actively supporting business development activities, building and expending your own contact network and supporting Director/ Managing Director-led marketing and sales activities. Participate in existing business development programmes and key client accounts. Identify opportunities to expand jobs as well as opportunities to provide wider Teneo services to existing clients. Take responsibility for leading marketing initiatives aimed at specific channels to market, or events. Key Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent), both time and exam qualified. Financial Financial Advisory experience gained either as an advisor within a professional services company, consultancy or investment bank; as an analyst in a debt or special situations funds. An understanding of debt markets, banking, loan agreements and other relevant financial and legal documentation Good understanding of the Financial Advisory marketplace, its trends and key players (principals and advisers) Very strong analytical skills, including: business analytics, business planning, short term cash flows, financing options. A basic understanding of insolvency legislation and practice is not a prerequisite but helpful Excellent interpersonal skills Strong project management skills Ability to lead small teams and develop people Ability to conduct business in fluent oral and written English is a pre-requisite. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including; Market-leading Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Company Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Life assurance Group income protection Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.