We are looking for a Resource Planning Manager to join our Audit and Assurance team on a Fixed Term 12-month contract.

Location is flexible but regular travel to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Newcastle offices is required.

Job Purpose:

The Resource Planning Manager will support all 6 Audit offices, continuing to develop and support Resource Management strategies, processes and procedures in line with business objectives as well as maintaining our People Centric strategic offering.

The Resource Planning Manager will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Management of a small team including the Resource Planning Assistant Manager and Senior Assistant
• Take ownership for monthly and quarterly reporting to the Head of Audit and Leadership Groups, including, but not limited to, monthly utilisation, budgeting data, resourcing and availability reporting and capacity planning
• Working with the Partner/Director Group on all new win and tender opportunities, acting as a Business Advisor and providing strategic advice on resourcing
• Taking the lead on the budgeting process, leading the RM Team and Business Line on this annual window
• Working closely with the RM Assistant Manager on resourcing, clash resolution and shortage reviews to ensure we are fully resourced up to 12 months in advance and support on Business Line communications
• Lead discussions on trends, reporting insights, capacity constraints and change management.
• Leading on the People Centric strategic objective of the RM team to enhance team structures and consider practitioner well-being and career development
• Working with Engagement Managers and Partner/Director group on key financials driven from the budgeting process including negotiations, charge out rates and recovery expectations
• Attending monthly manager meetings within local offices to build relationships, deliver key resourcing communications and remain up-to-date on local considerations
• Advising the Business Line on capacity constraints, performance and delivery issues and managing expectations from a financial and resourcing perspective
• Taking an active role to advise on Early Career consideration such as recruitment and exam pathway reviews
• Working with our outsourced team in South Africa from an operational view including training and development considerations, recruitment reviews and portfolio development
• Ability to lead challenging conversations and push back on resourcing requests from a strategic and operational view
• Taking an active role to review and manage all non-chargeable time engagements with the support of the Resource Planning Senior Assistant.

About You:

• Experience of managing a small team
• A sound understanding of the operations of an Audit function
• A good understanding of the professional pathways to become a Chartered Accountant
• A commercial mindset and ability to build relationships at all levels
• Ability to manage challenging conversations
• Ability to manipulate different data sets and work comfortably with Excel
• An innovative mindset and ability to ‘think outside the box’.
• A leader of your work and your professional learning
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively impact and influence others
• An understanding of a resourcing operation within Professional Services is advantageous

Why JC?

Johnston Carmichael helps to build success stories that change lives - whether it’s our clients, our communities, or most importantly, our people, who now number over 900 across the UK.

We work with individuals and businesses all over the country and our expertise covers almost every industry sector. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 37,000 advisers across more than 114 countries.

Everything we do at Johnston Carmichael is underpinned by our four core values - Doing The Right Thing, Standing In Other People’s Shoes, Leading Our Future and Remaining Relevant. We’ve created a range of ways to support our people to make sure every voice is heard, including our People and Culture Forum, and we encourage each of our sharp minds to be leaders of their work and learning. You can read more about our culture and values here.

In the last 10 years we’ve raised more than £450,000 for charity and continuously evolved our commitment to sustainable business practices. We are Gold sponsors of the Kiltwalk and also partner with Netball Scotland and England Netball, creating an enduring impact on the ground in our communities.

Why Audit?

Audit has undergone huge transformation, with regulations developing every year. Our clients need us by their side more than ever.

As technology evolves, we have new opportunities to improve how we help clients throughout the audit cycle and beyond - with more efficiency, greater innovation, and deeper insight.

And, with expertise across a range of industry sectors, there’s no shortage of variety in the work we do. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 30,000 advisers across more than 110 countries, so you’ll have the opportunity to work with businesses all over the globe.

What you can expect

As well as working with a great team of colleagues and enjoying the balance of hybrid and flexible working, we offer a range of benefits to make your time at JC even more fulfilling. Click here to see what’s on offer.

Different backgrounds and different opinions make for more interesting work and better outcomes. We’re sure we don’t have to say this, but we welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of your heritage, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual identity or gender identity. We also actively encourage applications from anyone who’s had an extended time away from paid employment.

Our team is made up of people who’ve taken varied routes through their careers. We’re here to give you the tools, support, and materials to develop your expertise so you can pursue your ambitions. Our JC Aspire learning programme helps everyone reach their personal goals, and we’ve also carefully created our own Leadership Development Programme, which is accredited by the University of Strathclyde Business School at Masters degree level.

We look forward to hearing from you

If you’re ready to write your success story with us, apply today.

At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.