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Forensic & Valuation Services Director
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Menzies is an equal opportunities employer which means that we recruit, employ, train, pay, and promote regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We are building a first-class team and, to do so, we know that we need a diverse mix of talented people doing their best work.
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Role Overview
As a Forensic Director and Engagement Leader, you will take ownership of complex forensic and dispute engagements, overseeing assignments from initial scoping through to final delivery. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, ensuring the production of high-quality outputs for both client submissions and Partner review.
You will play a key role in the continued growth and leadership of our Forensic Accounting and Disputes offering. This includes originating new opportunities through your external network particularly within the legal community while also strengthening internal relationships to secure future work. A strong commercial mindset and confidence in business development are essential.
We actively support our Forensic Directors in building their market profile. You will be encouraged to establish yourself as a recognised expert, with opportunities to undertake expert witness appointments where appropriate. Our ambition is to enhance the team’s presence in the UK market through credible, visible leadership.
Why Menzies?
At Menzies, Our Culture Is Our Cornerstone. We Blend Technical Excellence With Genuine Care For Our People And Clients. With a National Presence And Over 1000 Colleagues In The UK, We Have Built a Culture Based On Shared Values And Mutual Respect. Here Is Why You Will Love Working With Us
- People First: Our work-life balance is not just talk. From agile working to generous leave, we create space for what matters to you.
- Work with Inspiring Clients: From multinational groups to large corporates across diverse industries, no two days are the same.
- Collaborate Across Borders: Working with our network HLB International to be part of a team that thrives on knowledge-sharing and supporting businesses with global ambitions.
- Innovate with Purpose: We’re always looking for better ways to work—leveraging tech, simplifying complexities, and delivering value.
- Empathy at Our Core: We don’t just serve our clients; we build trusted relationships that stand the test of time.
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Why Join Us?
At Menzies, we know that success starts with our people. That’s why we offer:
- Career Development: From learning opportunities to career coaching, we’ll help you achieve your goals.
- Competitive Benefits: Private medical cover, pension matching, and enhanced parental leave, to name a few.
- Flexibility That Works for You: Agile working is embedded in our culture.
- Perks That Go Beyond: From volunteering days to wellbeing initiatives, we care about your whole self.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will contribute to the ongoing development of our Forensic & Valuation Services proposition, helping to shape and strengthen our market offering. You will lead complex forensic dispute engagements and financial investigations, overseeing the preparation of high-quality expert reports and advisory outputs. With a critical eye, you will review and challenge detailed financial analyses and contractual mechanisms, ensuring robust and defensible conclusions. You will take responsibility for managing engagement risk while also investing in the development and mentoring of team members, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.
Skills, Knowledge And Expertise
You will be a Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in forensic accounting and dispute advisory work.
You have extensive experience in expert witness report writing, detailed valuations and damages calculations, leading and managing teams.
A demonstrable track record in business development, along with an established network within law firms or other relevant markets, will be key. This role suits someone who enjoys building relationships and is motivated by growing a practice, not simply delivering technical work.
This role is for a Senior Manager or Director level and for the right person looking for a platform with genuine investment, leadership exposure and a clear path to Partner.
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Benefits
At Menzies, we know that success starts with our people. That’s why we offer:
- Career Development: From learning opportunities to career coaching, we’ll help you achieve your goals.
- Competitive Benefits: Private medical cover, pension matching, and enhanced parental leave, to name a few.
- Flexibility That Works for You: Agile working is embedded in our culture.
- Perks That Go Beyond: From volunteering days to wellbeing initiatives, we care about your whole self.
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About Menzies LLP
Menzies is a proudly independent UK business advisory and accountancy practice with true national coverage and international connections. As a full-service firm with strong sector specialisms, we have a proven track record supporting both businesses, not-for-profits and individuals to successfully reach their financial goals.
We focus on optimising clients’ businesses financially, operationally, and strategically. We employ approximately 1100 trusted advisors in Audit, Tax & Advisory Services, across 11 locations UK wide.
Our industry sector specialisation sets us apart. Expert teams work in collaboration with each other delivering a host of business, tax and commercial advisory projects over and above the market leading assurance and compliance work undertaken for UK and International clients.
We continue to take a relationship-led approach to our client relationships. We use our Brighter Thinking methodology to empower clients with greater confidence and certainty in the face of increasing complexity.
Founded in 1912, Menzies is headquartered in London with coverage nationally in England & Wales and has 1100+ employees and a turnover of £110m. Our clients are mid-size and large privately held corporates, non-profits, and individuals, across the UK and internationally via major market country-desks, and in 157 countries globally through Menzies membership of HLB, the global advisory and accounting network.
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