CFO Solutions Business Development Director London Posted 3 weeks ago

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Summer internships and 12-month placement programmes give you a fantastic opportunity to find out more about careers in professional services, and Our three-year graduate programme will take you from graduate to professionally qualified, opening up a world of opportunity. For anyone with A-Level (or equivalent) qualifications, an apprenticeship helps fast track you to qualification whilst you earn, and if you join straight after A-Levels, Experienced Hire# CFO Solutions Business Development DirectorLondonLocation:LondonJob ID:RJob type:PermanentTime type:Full timeJob ID:RCategories:Brand, Marketing & Business DevelopmentJob type:Permanent Alternatively, Grant ThorntonAt Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career. Job Description: NEW GROUND WON'T BREAK ITSELF. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.Our CFO solutions team were established to help our clients overcome significant challenges, where there could be a potential knowledge/skillset gap or lack of resource. They work directly with Finance teams to help them deliver business critical projects. These can range from more simple issues e.g. year-end accounting to working with firms going through more complex issues e.g. IPOs and M&A. The CFO solutions team sits within our Advisory (Deals & Business Consulting) division and work closely with a range of clients across different industry sectorsWe'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 a CFO Solutions Business Development Director within our team practice, you will: Identify, establish and pursue opportunities, partnerships and client relationships with potential new clients, generating leads and opportunities. Engage prospective clients through effective communication and presentations to showcase our services and value proposition. Develop and implement strategic business development plans to drive growth in our CFO Solutions offering Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders and industry influencers to enhance our market presence. Represent our firm at industry events, conferences and networking opportunities to build strategic partnerships and alliances. Prepare regular reports and presentations summarising business development actives, progress and outcomes. Knowing you're right for us Joining us as a CFO Solutions Business Development Director, the minimum criteria you'll need is a proven track record of business development within a B2B environment at C-Suite level with a strong upper midmarket network. 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. You'll have a thorough understanding and a proven track record of lead generation, sales and identifying cold targets in a professional services environment. Strong understanding of finance functions, market dynamics, industry trends, and competitive landscapes. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities. Ability to break down silos, barriers. Self-motivated and result orientated. 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