Client Engagement (CFO solutions) - Associate DirectorAt Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance.Our CFO solutions team were established to help our clients overcome significant challenges, where there could be a potential knowledge/skillset gap or lack of resource. They work directly with Finance teams to help them deliver business critical projects.A look into the roleIf you enjoy working on a wide-reaching range of projects that will help businesses and communities flourish, you’ll fit right in. Specifically, you will become responsible for the end to end project management of several client projects. You will be expected to undertake the relationship management for these clients and projects whilst supporting Partners and Directors with business development opportunities to support future growth and revenue.Building long term relationships with clients and targets by holding periodic calls with them from introduction through to engagement completionsDriving a pipeline of opportunities through your own internal and external networkWorking with the rest of the CFO solutions team to deliver our growth strategy by getting involved in our growth initiative working groups and actively targeting entities on our focus listEngaging with internal BD initiatives such as joining sector specific calls with members from other Grant Thornton teams and participating in other internal events/calls to raise the profile of CFO solutions.Regular client check-ins to check how our secondees are performing and to develop the client relationship, enabling you to spot any possible further opportunities for CFO solutions or other Grant Thornton teamsSecondee check-ins to check on their workload & wellbeing, help with any issues and follow upManaging additional resource for ongoing client engagements should they require itEnsuring revenue and costs forecasts are always up to dateProviding regular delivery updates to the rest of the Clients & Markets teamReviewing resource options and discussing the role with candidates to identify who would be the best fitKnowing you’re right for usDemonstrable experience in helping to build revenue and growth through establishing solid business relationshipsExperience of building your personal brand and network to support business growthExcellent project management experience working across many priorities concurrentlyStrong knowledge of finance functionsDemonstrable experience in growing client relationshipsKnowing we’re right for youEmbracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr