Forensic Royalty Audit Manager

12h12 hours ago

Grant Thornton

London, GB · Full-time · £60,000 – £80,000

About this role

This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply your problem-solving, data analytics expertise and sceptical forensic mindset to a commercially focused situation, providing real-time added value to our clients. You will be directly exposed to the commercial workings of global film and TV studios, brands and IP owners, and pharmaceutical and tech companies.

As a Manager, you will oversee third-party contract reviews, working across different global territories and languages. You'll deal directly with operational, finance, and legal teams at both our clients and the third parties under review, with opportunities for international travel.

You'll operate within a team that delivers forensically focused, data-enabled tailored reviews, building strong relationships with clients and third parties. The work involves reviewing licensees and partners to ensure our clients maximise commercial value and receive all monies contractually due.

We foster an inclusive culture and work-life balance, with real opportunity for personal development. You'll be supported to push yourself and the business further, taking on wider responsibilities including commercial oversight, operational excellence, and pitching support.

Requirements

Professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA) is required
Problem-solving mindset with strong data analytics expertise
Sceptical forensic mindset applied to commercially focused situations
Ability to operate as an independent thinker and develop tailored review strategies
Experience in building and maintaining strong working relationships with clients and third parties
Capability to oversee and develop a team to the highest standard

Responsibilities

Oversee the delivery of third-party reviews and manage a diverse portfolio of reviews
Solve complex technical matters for clients and develop tailored review strategies including contract risk assessments
Oversee and develop your team to the highest standard, and take responsibility for your own personal development
Build and maintain strong working relationships with your team, clients, and the third parties under review
Take opportunities for wider department responsibilities including commercial oversight, operational excellence, and pitching support
Work across different global territories and languages, providing forensically focused, data-enabled contract reviews