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GerrardWhite
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London, Greater London
Senior Executive Turnaround
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Overview
Our client is one of the market leading advisers in the "Working Capital" space and is part of the world's largest specialist cash and working capital advisory practices. Due to continued growth and projects they are seeking an experienced Corporate Turnaround Senior Executive, you will take a lead role in our full-time efforts on the ground with clients, working as a credible and visible member of joint client teams. While the specific role on the ground may vary from one engagement to the next, as a Senior Executive, you should be prepared to pragmatically coordinate all turnaround activities as a programme manager or to serve as a leader on individual work streams. Above all, you will ensure all client work is delivered to a high standard of quality. We also expect our Senior Executives to play a supporting role in Turnaround origination and new business development efforts by qualifying targets, helping to develop robust points of view on pursuits, "holding the pen" on critical pitches and preparing compelling go-to-market collateral. We expect you to establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships to help build the profile of our team. You will also help to establish the basic building blocks for the team to win and deliver Turnaround work in a consistent and compelling way, supporting the maturation of the team's turnaround proposition and supporting the Senior Management in creating rigour around the new opportunity pipeline. As an influential member of the team, you'll help to create a positive learning culture and will coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop. Skills and Attributes for Success Strategic acumen to "get" big picture and solve problems Desire to roll up sleeves to deliver Strong (pragmatic) project management skills are essential Excellent financial analysis skills Exceptional communication skills Emotional intelligence Experience desirable in several of: Rapid cost reduction Liquidity forecasting and management Strategic profit improvement Business (financial) planning Footprint optimisation Crisis/stakeholder management To be successful for the role you must have Experience working in a fast-paced environment, whether in professional services or elsewhere Hands-on turnaround experience working in a turnaround boutique (ideal), with a Big 4, in PE, for a Strategy firm and/or in industry You should also have A hands-on approach and can get things done A results-focused mindset (at pace) Board credibility An ability to influence and build consensus We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, driven, and have a passion to be part of a fast-paced, successful team. Being a strong team player is important as is the desire to work flexibly throughout a period a growth within the Corporate Turnaround Restructuring team.