Assistant Director, Commercial & Financial Advisory, Infrastructure and Capital Programmes: Strategy, Risk and Transactions Advisory

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Job description

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Our Infrastructure and Capital Projects team (I&CP) provides market leading commercial and financial advice to the public and private sectors. This represents an exciting opportunity for the right individual to lead and drive business growth and delivery of high impact projects in this area. Please see our website for more information on Deloitte Infrastructure and Capital Projects.
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Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, that covers audit, strategy, risk, transaction advisory and consulting services across tax, legal, business, technology, transformation and corporate finance, we help our clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.

What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.

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Our Infrastructure and Capital Projects team has extensive experience of advising on major procurements and complex transactions at the interface between the public and private sectors. From initial commercial/financial strategy, market engagement, planning and running transactions / procurements, contract structuring and negotiation through to contract exit and transition.

Our broader team service areas include:

• Major infrastructure and capital programmes
• Government led reorganisations and restructurings
• Public sector transformation
• Privatisations and outsourcings

As an Assistant Director in our Infrastructure and Capital Projects team, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of complex, high-profile advisory engagements for public sector clients. You will be a key member of the leadership team, shaping our market strategy, developing client relationships at the highest levels, and ensuring the successful delivery of major programmes. You will also play a critical role in developing our people and capabilities, and in driving the growth of our business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and overseeing the delivery of large-scale, complex advisory projects, providing strategic commercial, financial and funding advice to public sector clients.
• Acting as a senior advisor to clients, building and maintaining trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and influencing major commercial and financial decisions.
• Shaping and driving the sector strategy, identifying new business opportunities, and leading go-to-market initiatives in collaboration with Directors and Partners.
• Overseeing the development of high-quality proposals, thought leadership and market insights to support business growth.
• Providing senior leadership and direction to project teams, ensuring delivery excellence and developing the next generation of leaders within the team.
• Representing Deloitte in the market, building the firm's profile through networking, speaking engagements and industry forums.
• Taking ownership of engagement risk, quality and commercial outcomes, ensuring compliance with Deloitte's policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide senior leadership to our Edinburgh team working with the lead Partner to lead our local office team and support development of local talent.

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Technical skills and experience:

Essential

• Experience in a commercial, procurement and/or commercial focussed role within government, a private sector bidder or another advisory firm working on one or more of: PPP, project finance, outsourcing, franchising or similar service contracts.
• Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen, with a deep understanding of the key issues impacting the sector.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to represent Deloitte at the highest levels.
• Proven ability to lead project teams, influence stakeholders, and drive consensus in multi-party environments.

Desirable

• Experience of working with financial models, designing and building complex financial analysis.
• A recognised procurement, accountancy or financial qualification (full or part qualified).
• Experience in business case development and report writing for complex projects across various sectors.
• Experience in strategic organisation design, operating model development, or business transformation programmes.

Connect to your business - Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory

In an ever-evolving world, there are no certainties in business. Our teams help clients to navigate risks, process major transactions and deliver transformational change that will future-proof their business. Join us to make a positive difference. Our Infrastructure and Real Estate team supports both public and private sector clients on complex infrastructure, real estate, and capital projects.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

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Get to know some of our team through our People Series, available through our blog page.

Our hybrid working policy

Your preferred home office will be Manchester or Edinburgh with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Connect to your return to work opportunity

Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break?

For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.

Connect to your next step

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level.

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers