Senior Manager/Director - Restructuring Advisory

Role overview FRP Advisory is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager/Director of Restructuring Advisory for our expanding Teesside office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate restructuring advisory services, with extensive experience in a professional services environment. The focus of the role is formal corporate restructuring appointments, contingency planning engagements and options analysis. This role requires a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to managing restructuring assignments and providing exceptional client service. The candidate will need to be a confident report writer and team manager focussed on case progression and maximising the outcome for stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Restructuring Advisory Services: - Lead and manage restructuring assignments from inception to completion, specifically focussing on CVLs, Administrations, MVLs, Corporate Simplification and CVAs including advisory assignments - Build and sustain excellent relationships with clients, establishing both a rapport and trust and assume ownership of client relationships - Be a first point of client contact - Dealing with formal assignments from pre-appointment advice to delivering the formal restructuring process with the case management team - Experience of delivering mid-market assignments, with ability to quickly understand complex group structures and situations, prioritising key issues and delivering insightful analysis and recommendations - Oversee case reviews and report writing for partner review - Review work of junior team members in conjunction with manager/senior manager review (where relevant) and providing guidance and close supervision in more complex areas or where team is less experienced - Develop and present strategic recommendations to clients Client Relationship Management: - Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction - Take a lead in business development to enhance FRP’s profile in restructuring advisory matters - Advise clients on restructuring options including corporate simplification - Develop innovative solutions to complex financial and structural challenges - Involvement in FRP’s client service program - Actively cultivate a wide network of professionals and corporates from which to generate leads and client work - Act as a representative of the firm and department at events - Track record of work winning preferred but not essential Team Leadership: - Lead and mentor the restructuring advisory team in Teesside - Collaborate with other FRP pillars and offices to leverage expertise and resources - Ensure compliance with local and international regulations - JIEB.CII qualified - Minimum of 8 years of experience in restructuring advisory - ACA/ACCA qualified is preferential, but not a requirement - Strong leadership and team management skills - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Personal Attributes: - Strategic thinker with a proactive approach - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - High level of integrity and professionalism - Ability to build and maintain strong relationships - Adaptable and resilient in the face of challenges - Excellent organisational and time management skills - Aligned to FRP’s values