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Job Description:

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The Contentious Valuations team is part of Grant Thornton’s Forensic and Investigations Services (FIS) practice.  It consists of two partners and a director who are supported by a superb team of valuation specialists.  We provide advice in the context of Court, Arbitration and Expert Determinations of Value processes, acting either as Experts or providing advice to lawyers under privilege.  Our work is typically international and covers a variety of sectors and sizes of claim.  To secure opportunities and deliver our assignments we liaise closely with the wider Grant Thornton international network, particularly with the teams located in offshore financial centres, and this leads to significant opportunities for international travel for all of the team.

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

A look into the role

As an Associate Director Forensic Valuations within our Forensic and Investigations team, you will:

• Reviewing disclose documents
• Developing market and competitor reviews
• Overseeing delivery of market, income, and cost-method valuation analyses
• Overseeing development of loss of profit analyses
• Assisting with the write up of findings and liaising with instructing lawyers
• Participate in business development activities, including writing articles, attending conferences, meeting with potential clients, and developing proposals.
• Assisting with the training of the Contentious Valuations and wider Forensic Investigations Services teams both through our lecture programme and on the job 

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a Associate Director Forensic Valuations, the minimum criteria you’ll need is a professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA) with post qualification experience, and to be confident managing a large portfolio of audit clients. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

• Experience of contentious valuations assignments
• You will understand the fascinating work that these assignments entail and the dedication required to deliver the quality of output required for court processes

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing 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.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job 

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our CLEARR values – Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.

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