About the Role
FRP Advisory is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager in the Restructuring Advisory practice in our London office. The role will primarily focus on distressed advisory work, such as contingency planning engagements, options analysis, cash flow reviews, and monitoring and critical cash management. The role will also require knowledge and experience of UK insolvency processes and, where required, an ability to take a lead role on insolvency appointments. This role requires a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to managing complex restructuring situations and providing exceptional client service.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage restructuring advisory projects from inception to completion.
- Perform a senior role on insolvency engagements with a focus on strategy and operations.
- Build and sustain excellent relationships with clients, establishing both a rapport and trust and assume ownership of client relationships.
- Be a first point of client contact.
- Focus on pre-appointment advice, with involvement in formal restructuring processes as required.
- Deliver both mid-market and larger scale assignments, with ability to quickly understand complex group structures and situations, prioritizing key issues and delivering insightful analysis and recommendations.
- Conduct financial analysis and report writing for partner review.
- Review work of junior team members, providing guidance and close supervision in more complex areas or where team is less experienced.
- Develop and present strategic recommendations to clients.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
- Support the senior Restructuring Advisory team in business development to enhance FRP’s profile in restructuring advisory matters.
- Lead on preparation and support on delivery of pitches and presentations to potential clients.
- Support Restructuring Advisory directors in targeting and retaining key clients and work providers.
- Actively cultivate a wide network of professionals and corporates from which to generate leads and client work.
- Act as a representative of the firm and department at events.
- Identify new project opportunities and support partners to deliver the Restructuring Advisory team strategy.
- Lead and mentor the junior restructuring advisory team in London.
- Collaborate with other FRP pillars and offices to leverage expertise and resources.
- Ensure compliance with local and international regulations.
- Input into the growth strategy of the Restructuring Advisory practice, including contributing to publications, marketing collateral, and business development strategy.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in restructuring advisory.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Strategic thinker with a proactive approach.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
- Adaptable and resilient in the face of challenges.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Aligned to FRP’s values.
Skills
- Restructuring advisory services
- Distressed advisory work
- Contingency planning
- Options analysis
- Cash flow reviews
- Monitoring and critical cash management
- UK insolvency processes
- Report writing
- Financial analysis
- Team management
- Client relationship management
- Business development
- Networking
Location
- London
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full Time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Senior Manager
- Minimum of 5 years of experience
Education Level
- ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent
- CII qualification is preferred, but not a requirement
About the Company
- FRP is a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK.
- With over 950 team members, including more than 100 partners, we specialise in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services, Financial Advisory and Restructuring Advisory.
- Operating from 35 offices across the UK, Isle of Man and Cyprus, we are dedicated to helping clients navigate complex and difficult situations to create, preserve, and recover value.
- Our approach is known for being honest, clear, and considered.
- We provide strategic solutions that cater to a broad range of businesses, from multinational organisations to small enterprises.
- Our commitment is to deliver expert advice and support, ensuring our clients can make informed decisions and achieve their goals.
- At FRP, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations.
- We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture for our people.
- Our learning and development programmes enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers.
- We aim to empower our team members to each achieve their potential.
- We are committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives.
