Investment Analyst - Trouver Partners - London

As an investment consultant associate within our private market sales team, you will be evaluating, discussing and relaying direct private equity and fixed income opportunities with existing and prospective high net worth clients. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional with a strong background in sales, private equity or fixed income to develop long-term client relationships and drive sales in a fast-growing market. Core Skills: Active Listening: Understanding customer needs by focusing on their words, not just waiting to speak. Relationship Building: Creating trust and rapport with prospects to foster long-term partnerships. Prospecting & Research: Identifying potential customers through, research, networking, and social media. Effective Communication: Articulating value clearly and using stories to engage, rather than just listing features. Objection Handling & Negotiation: Addressing concerns, managing resistance, and securing win-win agreements. Closing Techniques: Confidently asking for the sale or next step at the appropriate time. Time Management: Prioritizing high-value prospects and activities to maximize efficiency. Product Knowledge: Possessing deep, expert knowledge of the product or service being sold. Adaptability: Adjusting communication style and techniques based on the prospect and situation. Technical Savviness: Proficiency with sales tools like CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and LinkedIn for outreac Required Skills Core Responsibilities • Conducting research, surveys, and interviews to gather data., • Analyzing, identifying, and solving complex business problems., • Presenting findings, insights, and recommendations to clients., • Implementing new procedures and strategies., • Client Interaction and Empathy: Building credibility and rapport, understanding client needs, and adapting to different corporate cultures., • Project Management: Managing timelines, organizing tasks, and leading teams to deliver results., • Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in PowerPoint for presentations, Excel for financial modeling, and data visualization tools., • Adaptability and Flexibility: The ability to work across different industries and adjust to changing project scopes., • Business Acumen: Understanding market dynamics, financial concepts, and industry trends.

Senior Finance Manager Yard Sale Pizza Competitive salary Yard Sale Pizza are looking for a commercially minded, hands-on Senior Finance Manager to join our finance team and play a key role in shaping financial and operational performance across the business! Reporting to our Finance Director, you'll act as the number two in the finance team, taking ownership of core financial processes whilst partnering closely with teams across the business to deliver clear, actionable insights that drive smarter decision-making. It's a super exciting time to join YSP as we continue to grow, making this a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-impact role within a fast-moving hospitality brand where collaboration, accountability and curiosity are at the heart of everything we do. If you enjoy working at pace, getting into the detail and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions, this could be the perfect next step! What you'll be doing: Commercial: • Leading weekly performance reporting, including sales insights and flash reporting., • Acting as the primary operations business partner, delivering impactful analysis and improving efficiency across sales forecasting, labour planning, COS, wastage, discounts and refunds., • Driving KPI dashboard automation, including supporting and training site management teams., • Optimising variable spend areas such as consumables and cleaning products and overseeing central prep reporting and transfers., • Owning key budget lines, supporting the annual budgeting cycle and periodic reforecasting., • Partnering with the Property Director to understand variances and ensure forecast accuracy., • Supporting the Finance Director with ad-hoc tasks, projects and analysis. Financial Reporting: • Supporting the statutory audit process and consolidation of group entities., • Preparing the monthly management accounts pack, including presenting results to the leadership team., • Owning the 13-week cashflow forecast., • Maintaining the lease database and overseeing lease accounting. What we're looking for: • An individual with a hands-on approach with a willingness to get stuck in and take ownership., • Someone who has strong Excel skills and a tech-first mindset when working with data., • An individual who is naturally curious, with a desire to understand the drivers behind performance., • Someone who is comfortable working at pace and managing multiple priorities and deadlines., • A structured problem-solver with strong attention to detail., • A collaborative team player who brings a humble, reliable approach. You'll need: • To be a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA.), • To have at least 4 years' post-qualified experience, including business partnering and management accounts exposure., • To have previous multi-site experience (hospitality experience is a MASSIVE plus.) What's on offer: • 28 days annual leave + Christmas hols., • Working from home allowance., • Hybrid working., • Epic staff parties and plenty of pizza! How to apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter telling us why you'd love to join us to: lucy@yardsalepizza.com