Business Advisory Director

A new role has been created to strengthen and to lead the Advisory team in our Manchester Office.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an acquisitive, rapidly growing dynamic organisation with income levels in excess of £40m.

We have an established team offering, amongst other services, pre lend due diligence and reporting, Independent Business Reviews ("IBR"), option reviews, and refinancing strategies. The right candidate will be able to expand this offering with experience of delivering high quality advisory services including complex IBR's, Restructuring Strategies and Accelerated Merger & Acquisition ("AMA") transactions.

Leonard Curtis is a market leading professional services provider operating across the UK and offshore. Since our formation we've supported business owners and advisors by listening and offering practical solutions and tailored advice. Our expert team of specialists deliver positive strategic advice across restructuring and insolvency, funding, law and business services across 29 offices and we remain the largest independent restructuring firm in the UK, led by 60 Directors. The right candidate will be expected to operate at this senior level.

We have built an environment that empowers you to express yourself- to have confidence in who you are and what you're capable of and develop the career you want.

The specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Lead and mentor the Advisory team in our Manchester Office ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions to clients and encourage collaborative working with Restructuring and Insolvency, Funding and Legal teams within Leonard Curtis.
• Act as Senior Advisor to clients providing guidance on refinancing, restructuring and liquidity management solutions.
• Delivery of IBR's, pre-lend due diligence and providing strategic recommendations to stakeholders, financial institutions and corporate clients.
• Lead complex refinancing and restructuring mandates, advising on capital structure optimisation, financial covenant negotiations and stakeholder management.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including banks, asset-based lenders, private equity firms and corporate clients.

Skills required:

• Proven track record in the advisory and/or restructuring field with in-depth knowledge experience in conducting IBR's, pre-lend reviews and advising on complex refinancing and restructuring transactions.
• Established work winner with a network of clients within the financial sector.

What we will give you:

• Salary commensurate
• 27 days holiday + statutory public holidays
• Contributory pension scheme (5% Employer contribution)
• Private medical insurance for you and your dependents
• Monthly car allowance
• Death in service scheme upon joining
• Enhanced family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday leave
• 2 giving back days per year

Learning and Development

Leonard Curtis has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules to external training.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity is a core business imperative of the group. We are an equal opportunities employer which promotes inclusiveness and always employ the best professional for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows the group to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports our business's growth and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.