Ankura
Human Resources Manager, EMEA Human Resources Manager, EMEA Apply locations UK London time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R103902 Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. The People Office (HR) is a strategic partner and enabler for our business and provides support and services to our leaders and colleagues across all our markets to unlock the potential of our people through a differentiated culture, employee experience, and set of learning and development opportunities. Role Overview The Human Resources Manager position reports into the VP People Advisory EMEA APAC and sits within our global People Advisory team which is part of the wider People Office (HR) Team within Ankura Business Services, our internal firm's services function. Our People Advisory Partners live our values, understand how our culture comes to life, and possess a deep knowledge of the business and delivery of all People services to internal business groups to drive outstanding performance. This role works closely with our L&D, HR Operations, Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards teams which make up the People Office. The ideal candidate has a passion for solving complex challenges, being a trusted advisor to the business, is willing to and enjoys "rolling up their sleeves" and has a hands-on approach to partnerships. You will work on key initiatives and projects, supporting current businesses and future growth markets, in areas such as employee relations, culture, diversity, learning and total rewards, employee development, as well as facilitating the annual talent management processes. This is a great opportunity to be able to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment, helping our people successfully onboard, acclimate and thrive in our unique purpose-driven culture. Requirements You are currently excelling as either a Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partner within a complex, commercially-focused matrix organisation, and are seeking to advance into an HR Manager role. Experience gained working in the professional services/management consulting industry and scaling business is essential. Ideally possess HR knowledge of one of the following regions: France, Germany, Belgium, UAE, or Saudi Arabia. Strategic mindset with the ability to partner with key decision-makers in the business including executive level colleagues while driving the business from an operational perspective. Proven success in driving HR initiatives includes employee engagement, employee relations, talent management, compensation, and benefits strategy, and change management. Superior client relationship management and consulting skills with the ability to quickly foster strong, effective, and trusted relationships and networks. In-depth England and Wales Employee Relations knowledge and workplace investigations experience. Ability to think critically, logically, and analytically. Proactive and strong solutions focus; comfortable working in an environment which demands strong deliverables along with the ability to identify problems and drive appropriate solutions. Capable of flexing solutions to changing demands: anticipating the local, regional, global impact. Comfortable navigating competing demands associated with a scaling business across multiple international regions. Creates and inspires trust and openness amongst colleagues together with a reputation for high personal integrity, with the courage to challenge the status quo. Strong communication skills, ability to influence and articulate a variety of issues to different audiences across the business, tailoring messages accordingly. Ability to collaborate with global centers of excellence to influence programme design, execution tactics and effectively drive change at the local level in the EMEA APAC regions and assigned business groups. Demonstrated Project Management skills to deliver initiatives in an organised, efficient, and timely manner. Advanced skills including Excel and PowerPoint and related HR systems/databases such as Workday. Minimum of a bachelor's degree, preferably with a concentration in HR or equivalent and CIPD qualified. Occasional travel may be required. We work on a hybrid working model. Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Human Resources Manager, EMEA Human Resources Manager, EMEA Apply locations UK London time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R103902 Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. The People Office (HR) is a strategic partner and enabler for our business and provides support and services to our leaders and colleagues across all our markets to unlock the potential of our people through a differentiated culture, employee experience, and set of learning and development opportunities. Role Overview The Human Resources Manager position reports into the VP People Advisory EMEA APAC and sits within our global People Advisory team which is part of the wider People Office (HR) Team within Ankura Business Services, our internal firm's services function. Our People Advisory Partners live our values, understand how our culture comes to life, and possess a deep knowledge of the business and delivery of all People services to internal business groups to drive outstanding performance. This role works closely with our L&D, HR Operations, Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards teams which make up the People Office. The ideal candidate has a passion for solving complex challenges, being a trusted advisor to the business, is willing to and enjoys "rolling up their sleeves" and has a hands-on approach to partnerships. You will work on key initiatives and projects, supporting current businesses and future growth markets, in areas such as employee relations, culture, diversity, learning and total rewards, employee development, as well as facilitating the annual talent management processes. This is a great opportunity to be able to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment, helping our people successfully onboard, acclimate and thrive in our unique purpose-driven culture. Requirements You are currently excelling as either a Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partner within a complex, commercially-focused matrix organisation, and are seeking to advance into an HR Manager role. Experience gained working in the professional services/management consulting industry and scaling business is essential. Ideally possess HR knowledge of one of the following regions: France, Germany, Belgium, UAE, or Saudi Arabia. Strategic mindset with the ability to partner with key decision-makers in the business including executive level colleagues while driving the business from an operational perspective. Proven success in driving HR initiatives includes employee engagement, employee relations, talent management, compensation, and benefits strategy, and change management. Superior client relationship management and consulting skills with the ability to quickly foster strong, effective, and trusted relationships and networks. In-depth England and Wales Employee Relations knowledge and workplace investigations experience. Ability to think critically, logically, and analytically. Proactive and strong solutions focus; comfortable working in an environment which demands strong deliverables along with the ability to identify problems and drive appropriate solutions. Capable of flexing solutions to changing demands: anticipating the local, regional, global impact. Comfortable navigating competing demands associated with a scaling business across multiple international regions. Creates and inspires trust and openness amongst colleagues together with a reputation for high personal integrity, with the courage to challenge the status quo. Strong communication skills, ability to influence and articulate a variety of issues to different audiences across the business, tailoring messages accordingly. Ability to collaborate with global centers of excellence to influence programme design, execution tactics and effectively drive change at the local level in the EMEA APAC regions and assigned business groups. Demonstrated Project Management skills to deliver initiatives in an organised, efficient, and timely manner. Advanced skills including Excel and PowerPoint and related HR systems/databases such as Workday. Minimum of a bachelor's degree, preferably with a concentration in HR or equivalent and CIPD qualified. Occasional travel may be required. We work on a hybrid working model. Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Ankura
Director, Turnaround and Restructuring, London Director, Turnaround and Restructuring, London Apply locations UK London time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R103901 Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. This position supports the Ankura Turnaround & Restructuring practice - one of seven practices focused on client delivery services across the Firm. Practice Overview When a company is experiencing financial or operational challenges our Turnaround & Restructuring ('T&R') practice works with management to provide the level of stability required to successfully deal with the issues at hand. By quickly assessing the situation, to develop and implement a bespoke plan, we provide strategic advice to companies' boards and investors. Our interventions maximise recoveries among stakeholders and help clients to navigate financial, operational, or strategic challenges which are often incredibly complex and multi-faceted. Ankura's EMEA T&R practice launched in 2021 with the recruitment of a group of senior practitioners from a variety of industry-leading T&R Firms. This team complements 300+ restructuring professionals globally and a further 2,000 professionals across the wider Ankura business. With ambitious growth aspirations, we are recruiting an experienced, driven Director to our team and are looking for someone who is entrepreneurially minded and wants to progress their career in the operational turnaround and corporate restructuring market. Role Overview The difference you will make: Joining a team which helps businesses to address their most complex and pressing concerns - working hand in hand with the decision makers of our clients, using some of the most advanced analytics, tools, and techniques. Working alongside respected leaders in the restructuring community, you will continually be exposed to learning and development opportunities to further develop your technical understanding and experience as you assist companies from a variety of sectors and industries through decisive changes around the globe. Execute critical project deliverables to ensure these objectives are met on-time, with the highest quality. Bring ideas, new opportunities, and unique ways to solve challenges and reach our shared goals. Dedicate time to further develop and deepen Ankura's expertise in T&R, as well as leading and supporting Ankura Senior Managing Directors in business development initiatives. Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of a Director involve organising project work streams, achieving engagement objectives and assisting with business development. Financial Analysis: The assimilation of complex information to assess situations and formulate action plans through pragmatic and clear advice to the project team and clients. Financial Modelling: Produce detailed 13-week cash flow forecasts, 3 statement financial models and subsequent analysis (including cashflow sensitivity analysis, financial baselining and forecast reviews). Diagnostic and Planning: Identify key immediate improvements by understanding the challenges faced by clients and advocate for their adoption with company leaders through cost reduction, operational transformation and working capital improvements. Scenario Planning: Generation of consensual and non-consensual turnaround and restructuring options. Breaking down and solving problems through quantitative thinking and analysis. Expertise in turnaround projects across various industries, emphasizing operational restructuring and immediate performance boosts. Responsible for discrete deliverables within a project, with mentorship from senior team members. Direct roles for developing meaningful and trust-based relationships with clients and the wider Ankura firm. Engage in business development activities through client interactions and participation in industry events. Contribute to Ankura's T&R growth in operational and financial restructuring through active case work, client relations, and creating valuable ideas and products. Requirements: Extensive work experience gained in any combination of Financial Restructuring, Performance Improvement and Value Creation and Operational Turnaround. A degree in Business, Finance or Engineering, and/or a financial qualification such as CFA, ACA, ACCA is preferable but not essential. Strong quantitative, financial, analytical and modelling skills. Ability to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders as part of a wider transformation / restructuring. Experience of developing business plans, financial projections, and identifying / implementing restructuring solutions; experience of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications. Also desirable: Experience of identifying and implementing levers to improve performance, including but not limited to - cost reduction, organisation health & redesign, supply chain & procurement, growth strategies and market analysis, cash and working capital management and optimisation, manufacturing optimisation, PMI and carve-outs, process mapping and redesign, and strategic and business planning. Experience of actively managing multiple client and stakeholder relationships and networking within the client organisation to understand their needs and help influence the client agenda. Strong work ethic, capable of working at pace and performing in an unstructured environment along with being a collaborative team player with positive attitude, high ethical standards, contributing to an inclusive environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (additional language would be advantageous) in addition to a strong presence and leadership skills. Powerful interpersonal skills and high level of emotional intelligence to partner with executive management teams and passion for enabling leaders to drive change within organisations. Relevant experience in a Big 4 firm, investment banking, restructuring consultancy or relevant industry experience would be highly beneficial. Willingness to travel nationally and internationally and work overtime as needed. Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. About Us Ankura Consulting Group, LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm that delivers services and end-to-end solutions to help clients at critical inflection points related to conflict, crisis, performance, risk, strategy, and transformation. The Ankura team consists of more than 2000 professionals serving 3,000+ clients across 55 countries who are leaders in their respective fields and areas of expertise. Collaborative Lateral Thinking That Delivers, hard-earned experience, expertise, and multidisciplinary capabilities drive results and Ankura is unrivalled in its ability to assist clients to Protect, Create, and Recover Value. For more information, please visit,
Director, Turnaround and Restructuring, London Director, Turnaround and Restructuring, London Apply locations UK London time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R103901 Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. This position supports the Ankura Turnaround & Restructuring practice - one of seven practices focused on client delivery services across the Firm. Practice Overview When a company is experiencing financial or operational challenges our Turnaround & Restructuring ('T&R') practice works with management to provide the level of stability required to successfully deal with the issues at hand. By quickly assessing the situation, to develop and implement a bespoke plan, we provide strategic advice to companies' boards and investors. Our interventions maximise recoveries among stakeholders and help clients to navigate financial, operational, or strategic challenges which are often incredibly complex and multi-faceted. Ankura's EMEA T&R practice launched in 2021 with the recruitment of a group of senior practitioners from a variety of industry-leading T&R Firms. This team complements 300+ restructuring professionals globally and a further 2,000 professionals across the wider Ankura business. With ambitious growth aspirations, we are recruiting an experienced, driven Director to our team and are looking for someone who is entrepreneurially minded and wants to progress their career in the operational turnaround and corporate restructuring market. Role Overview The difference you will make: Joining a team which helps businesses to address their most complex and pressing concerns - working hand in hand with the decision makers of our clients, using some of the most advanced analytics, tools, and techniques. Working alongside respected leaders in the restructuring community, you will continually be exposed to learning and development opportunities to further develop your technical understanding and experience as you assist companies from a variety of sectors and industries through decisive changes around the globe. Execute critical project deliverables to ensure these objectives are met on-time, with the highest quality. Bring ideas, new opportunities, and unique ways to solve challenges and reach our shared goals. Dedicate time to further develop and deepen Ankura's expertise in T&R, as well as leading and supporting Ankura Senior Managing Directors in business development initiatives. Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of a Director involve organising project work streams, achieving engagement objectives and assisting with business development. Financial Analysis: The assimilation of complex information to assess situations and formulate action plans through pragmatic and clear advice to the project team and clients. Financial Modelling: Produce detailed 13-week cash flow forecasts, 3 statement financial models and subsequent analysis (including cashflow sensitivity analysis, financial baselining and forecast reviews). Diagnostic and Planning: Identify key immediate improvements by understanding the challenges faced by clients and advocate for their adoption with company leaders through cost reduction, operational transformation and working capital improvements. Scenario Planning: Generation of consensual and non-consensual turnaround and restructuring options. Breaking down and solving problems through quantitative thinking and analysis. Expertise in turnaround projects across various industries, emphasizing operational restructuring and immediate performance boosts. Responsible for discrete deliverables within a project, with mentorship from senior team members. Direct roles for developing meaningful and trust-based relationships with clients and the wider Ankura firm. Engage in business development activities through client interactions and participation in industry events. Contribute to Ankura's T&R growth in operational and financial restructuring through active case work, client relations, and creating valuable ideas and products. Requirements: Extensive work experience gained in any combination of Financial Restructuring, Performance Improvement and Value Creation and Operational Turnaround. A degree in Business, Finance or Engineering, and/or a financial qualification such as CFA, ACA, ACCA is preferable but not essential. Strong quantitative, financial, analytical and modelling skills. Ability to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders as part of a wider transformation / restructuring. Experience of developing business plans, financial projections, and identifying / implementing restructuring solutions; experience of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications. Also desirable: Experience of identifying and implementing levers to improve performance, including but not limited to - cost reduction, organisation health & redesign, supply chain & procurement, growth strategies and market analysis, cash and working capital management and optimisation, manufacturing optimisation, PMI and carve-outs, process mapping and redesign, and strategic and business planning. Experience of actively managing multiple client and stakeholder relationships and networking within the client organisation to understand their needs and help influence the client agenda. Strong work ethic, capable of working at pace and performing in an unstructured environment along with being a collaborative team player with positive attitude, high ethical standards, contributing to an inclusive environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (additional language would be advantageous) in addition to a strong presence and leadership skills. Powerful interpersonal skills and high level of emotional intelligence to partner with executive management teams and passion for enabling leaders to drive change within organisations. Relevant experience in a Big 4 firm, investment banking, restructuring consultancy or relevant industry experience would be highly beneficial. Willingness to travel nationally and internationally and work overtime as needed. Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. About Us Ankura Consulting Group, LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm that delivers services and end-to-end solutions to help clients at critical inflection points related to conflict, crisis, performance, risk, strategy, and transformation. The Ankura team consists of more than 2000 professionals serving 3,000+ clients across 55 countries who are leaders in their respective fields and areas of expertise. Collaborative Lateral Thinking That Delivers, hard-earned experience, expertise, and multidisciplinary capabilities drive results and Ankura is unrivalled in its ability to assist clients to Protect, Create, and Recover Value. For more information, please visit,