Consulting Manager (Advisory)

Crowe is a leading business advisory and accountancy firm, ranking among the top 10 firms in Ireland. Working in a team of senior professionals, the work is a mixture of project management and coordination, long-term advisory engagements and short-term (3 – 6 months) projects.

The post holder’s principal responsibility will be to act as a key project team member across project activity within the Advisory team, bringing certain specialist capabilities to bear on the delivery of outputs and deliverables. The post holder will assist with and be responsible for the effective delivery of a wide and varied range of high-quality assignments and projects, from data gathering, through analysis and evaluation, to draft report stage, within the required timescales.

Key result areas

• Project manage, co –ordinate and assist with the delivery of a broad range of assignments of a complex/ad-hoc nature. Keep up to date data on project timescales.
• Contribute and lead in financial analysis, planning and review within client assignments.
• Develop cost-benefit modelling, strategic assessment reports, and the development of preliminary business cases.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of data analytics, infrastructure economics analysis and financial modelling.
• Obtain robust information and data from a range of client systems, and through interviews with key client staff, and perform detailed analysis of the data to inform judgements on the matters contained within assignment Terms of Reference.
• Draft high-quality, value-adding reports that include practical recommendations to address all issues and control weaknesses identified during the assignments, with a clear supporting rationale.
• Ensure assignments are satisfactorily completed and within agreed timescales.
• Assist with multiple assignments concurrently, including tender writing and always ensure the most effective and efficient use of time and resources.
• Liaise closely and build effective working relationships with client staff in all disciplines to facilitate and support the process.
• Conduct effective discussions with senior staff, often concerning contentious and complicated issues pertinent to individual projects.
• Ensure senior team members are appropriately briefed at all times to include significant issues on the work being undertaken and any performance problems.
• Be fully conversant and understand the authority levels of this role and those of all relevant stakeholders to ensure full compliance with the Firm’s policies, procedures and regulations.
• Engage fully with on-the-job training and fully participate in all Performance Management initiatives as required.

Person specification

Essential knowledge & skills:

• A relevant 3rd level qualification
• Demonstrable interest in consulting in the Government and not-for-profit sectors and awareness of topical issues
• Proven ability to work in a team orientated environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly proficient in excel and skilled in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in a highly qualified team orientated environment
• Project Management skills plus the ability to handle multiple tasks/projects at any one time.
• Comfort and a high-level of comfort and literacy in evaluation of issues to do with public sector finances.
• Comfortable and competent assisting with economic analysis.

Essential competencies:

• Practice Management: Proven ability to focus on performance, meeting deadlines and producing results. A proven decision maker, with evidence of sound judgement and common sense.
• People Leadership: Proven ability to listen, build rapport, influence and build relationships, and desire to develop career.
• Client Leadership: Displays confidentiality, confidence, agility and affinity with client and sector specialisms.
• Business Development: A natural networker, taking ownership of learning, showing empathy with client needs, and seeking ways to improve. Evidence of enthusiasm and keeping abreast of developments in this sector.

Why Crowe?

At Crowe, we’re committed to empowering our people and delivering impactful work. If you’re looking for a career that offers growth, clear pathways for progression, variety, and the chance to make a real difference, we want to hear from you!

What we offer

• Competitive reward package that includes, salary, benefits and continuous development.
• Hybrid work and great work-life balance.
• Diverse and multicultural teams and environment so you can bring your true self to work.
• Cross-functional work to expand your horizons, learn different capabilities and help you never stop growing.

Equal opportunity

Crowe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Crowe is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don’t regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Agency policy

Crowe Ireland endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, at times when we do need to engage with recruitment agencies, we operate within a preferred supplier list (PSL). We only work and partner with recruitment suppliers where our agreed contractual terms fully in place. If unsolicited CVs are received from any agency not on our PSL, then we will not be liable for payment of introduction fees.

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