Finance Manager

Corporate Finance Manager | London | Up to £70k

A leading consulting firm looking to expand their Corporate Finance team in London with a specific focus on Government & Infrastructure clients. The team delivers a wide range of corporate finance advisory services to public and private sector organisations. The group works across a range of sectors, including energy, defence, transport and public services. The services include: 

• Procurement advice to government for public private partnerships (PPPs), project finance, outsourcing and other service contracts between the public and private sectors;
• Advice to private sector organisations bidding for government contracts, including financial modelling, finance raising advice and negotiation support; and
• Renegotiation, refinancing and restructuring of existing contracts.

Key Requirements -

• Experience in a finance focussed role within government, a private sector bidder or another advisory firm working on one or more of: PPP, project finance, outsourcing, franchising or similar service contracts;
• A strong understanding of the financial and commercial aspects of government infrastructure and/or service contracts;
• Experience of working with financial models;
• An understanding of public sector procurement procedures;
• Strong written English skills; and
• A strong academic record, including a minimum of 2.1 degree or equivalent.

The following experience and qualifications would also be beneficial: 

• Experience of designing and building complex financial models;
• A recognised accountancy or relevant financial qualification (full or part qualified);
• Experience of business case and/or report writing; and
• Experience of working with contractual documentation for government infrastructure and/or service contracts.

Required personal attributes include: 

• Dedication to delivering quality results;
• Ability to multi-task and appreciation of the commitments to working within an advisory practise;
• A logical and methodical approach to problem solving, with an ability to think laterally;
• Good project management skills and an understanding of governance requirements and risks;
• The confidence to work effectively with clients; and
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team.
• The primary location will be London.  The individual may be required to spend time working in other locations in the UK for extended durations as required by clients and projects.

To discuss the role in greater detail please contact Kate Watt on 0203 637 1609 or send through your CV to kwatt@merje.com