Basic information Location London Business Line Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory Date published 18-Aug-2024 Req 13519 Job description Connect to your IndustryThe Corporate Turnaround team provides independent financial turnaround and strategic advice to a range of stakeholders facing stressed and distressed situations across the full spectrum of corporates through the Firm's global network.Led by Deloitte’s Global Head of Turnaround and Restructuring, Corporate Turnaround is a relatively new team within our Performance Improvement offering which combines Corporate Turnaround with Debt and Capital Advisory and our Operational Turnaround team, Value Creation Services. Combined, Performance Improvement has approximately 150 people, making it one of one of the largest teams of its type in the UK market.The team advises companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress, helping to solve the most complex and critical challenges. We are focussed on maximising value for stakeholders, across all sectors, through varied and challenging projects.We are seeking to recruit highly talented and motivated individuals with relevant experience to help grow our team. We are looking for individuals with a background in financial restructuring, M&A transactions or corporate finance advisory with an interest in helping businesses in stressed or distressed situations.We encourage consideration of flexible ways of working, both formal and informal arrangements that allow for the best outcomes for our people and our clients. If this opportunity is of interest to you with some flexibility, please do let us know and we would be pleased to discuss.Connect to your career at DeloitteDeloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most. Connect to your opportunity Your role within this growing, high-performance and fast-paced team is to advise clients in stressed and distressed situations to support their financial turnaround strategy. You will work on a wide range of turnaround engagements including advising on company business reviews, performance improvements, lender negotiations and optimising capital structures. It will also include working alongside specialists within the Deloitte network on negotiating new money fundraisings, refinancing and restructuring existing debt facilities.For further information about the Corporate Turnaround team please see our website.As an Assistant Director in the Corporate Turnaround team you will be:Working on a range of advisory projects with regular interaction with management and finance teams, boards of directors, banks, private credit funds, lawyers, other advisors and teams from across Deloitte;Supporting the day to day management of turnaround projects, working with management teams and stakeholders, including liquidity, financing and capital structure processes. This may include leading the preparation of business plans, information packs and management presentations;Driving robust financial analysis, including financial modelling, to support the development of business forecasts, scenario and options analysis and covenant setting;Managing a variety of stakeholders with varied objectives;Leading certain aspects of the team’s marketing and business development activities to develop and convert our sales pipeline;Leading and managing compliance and risk management responsibilities;Supporting the team as it continues to build a strong network across the various parties that are involved in transactions, including banks, credit and special situations funds, PE houses and lawyers;Managing and helping to train junior members of the team, including reviewing output on projects; andWorking effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.Connect to your skills and professional experienceSuccessful applicants will be able to demonstrate:ACA qualification (or equivalent);Excellent numeracy skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to absorb and analyse large amounts of data quickly;Ability to undertake and lead detailed financial/commercial analysis for inclusion in presentations and client reports;Excellent report writing and presentation skills;A commitment to delivering an exceptional service to clients, with ability to work quickly and establish effective working relationships;Agility to work on multiple internal and external initiatives simultaneously;Initiative to take on new challenges, within a supportive environment;Logical and methodical approach to problem solving;Proven project management and organisational skills;Excellent interpersonal skills;Ability to develop, coach and motivate junior members of the team; andPerfect fluency in oral and written English.Connect to your business - Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory In an ever-evolving world, there are no certainties in business. Our teams help clients to navigate risks, process major transactions and deliver transformational change that will future-proof their business. Join us to make a positive difference. Mergers and Acquisitions We challenge dealmakers to expect more and to see beyond the deal to create sustainable value for shareholders, employees and society. We support corporates, private equity and financial investors across the full M&A lifecycle and are committed to identifying and delivering sustainable value at every stage of the deal. Personal independenceRegulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request. Connect with your colleagues “Deloitte is changing the mentality to agile working and the diversity debate. In terms of actual goals and openness to different ways of working, the firm is leading the way.” - Janice, SR&T - AdvisoryOur hybrid working policyYou’ll be based in London with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role. Connect to your return to work opportunity Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break? For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careersWPFULL, RTWPROG, SLFINA