The Role

Our client is a global leader in Transaction Services and the chosen business partner for many of the world's leading organisations. With a current annual turnover of £125m and growing, they consistently deliver outstanding growth across all product areas - creating career opportunities for ambitious professionals who share their passion for business.

Their multidisciplinary approach means their expertise spans the complete transaction chain including initial assessment, structuring, financial and commercial due diligence, assistance with contracts and much more. This is reflected in the breadth of transactions they are involved in - from IPOs, acquisitions and disposals to joint ventures and private equity related projects.

Their team of Business Modelling experts is growing fast. They are building their capability to service their clients' needs for high-quality, commercially focused models that provide real business insight. With strong national presence and capability, the group's service offering complements the wider range of our client services.

They are currently looking for Managers to join their rapidly expanding Business Modelling Group in Strategic and Commercial Intelligence.

The Responsibilities

The projects that SCI work on are often time pressured and will involve working in a variety of project teams. Working as a Manager in a modelling team you will:

• Contribute to large modelling projects, scoping studies and other complex projects

• Manage projects to a successful conclusion within agreed timescales  

• Oversee and direct work of up to two modellers. This will include coaching and appraising

• Assist in the preparation and presentation of modelling proposals  

• Have the ability to see the big picture, and interpret model output to give business advice  
• Carry out all stages of best practice model development methodology 

• Develop relationships with client staff, actively manage client interfaces, and take responsibility for delivery and fulfilment of projects  

• Support business development initiatives and proactively seek roles for the Transaction Modelling Group  

• Define an appropriate scope of work and budget accordingly.

The Person

To succeed in this demanding role you will need to have an A Level (or equivalent) maths qualification and a numerate degree. For this specific role, they are also seeking practical experience in system dynamics modelling. You may also have an operational research qualification.

You are likely to have five years (or more) experience with other modelling groups, who may include:

• Corporate or Government operational research departments  

• Consultancy practices

• Policy or business planning departments  

• Other accountancy firms

The following experience is desirable:

• Proven ability of deliver large complex models, preferable in the area of system dynamics or related applications  

• Exposure to government, healthcare or an infrastructure industry sector

• Proven experience of leading modelling teams and undertaking client facing roles with high quality deliverables