Value Creation Advisory – Associate Director

Overview

As an Associate Director in Grant Thornton’s Value Creation Advisory team, you will lead diverse client engagements focused on value-creation through carve-outs, integrations and revenue-cost initiatives. You will work with cross-functional teams to shape operating models and execution plans that maximise transaction value. The role blends hands-on analysis, client leadership, and team development within a collaborative, growth-oriented culture. You’ll be part of a practical, outcomes-driven practice that emphasizes partnership and real impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day client work across project sizes, including client meetings, analysis and high-quality deliverables; manage solo work on smaller projects and lead teams on larger ones
• Interpret large volumes of complex information to identify key issues within the context of value creation
• Foster a positive team environment and collaborate with Grant Thornton colleagues and clients; demonstrate leadership and initiative
• Prepare sales proposals and pitches; support wider sales efforts; build internal and external networks to generate opportunities
• Support junior colleagues’ development; potentially manage junior staff
• Assist Directors and Partners with day-to-day running of the VCA practice, leading internal initiatives and delegating appropriately

Key requirements

• Significant experience in at least two core VCA service groups: carve-outs (including due diligence), integrations and value-adding initiatives
• Experience leading small teams in fast-paced environments
• Experience preparing and reviewing high-quality reports, Excel analyses and presentations with strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal English communications and audience adaptation
• Project management, change management or transformation skills
• Strong analytical skills; advanced MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Excel)
• Willingness to travel UK and internationally
• Experience using AI tools in delivery of work while leveraging professional judgment

• leadership
• communication
• collaboration
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• AI tools

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