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Department: Companion
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: City, London
Compensation: £45,000 - £55,000 / year
Description
Job Title: Cross-Functional Projects & Business Development Coordinator
Location: London (City) – Hybrid role, with time in the London office required and some travel to continental Europe (mainly Brussels or Antwerp)
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to be involved in a high growth, multicultural and entrepreneurial environment to drive and encourage cross-border collaboration.
About Us
CompanionCo is the holding entity of a number of accounting and consulting entities across Europe. We are building a pan-European organisation based on the strong legacy and values of the partnerships, currently holding 5 participations in 6 European countries, with expectations to grow in new European countries.
Companion is the support team for these entities, driving cross-border collaboration, engagement and realising ambitions through a structured and focused approach. We are a small team, offering the rare opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and make significant impact in our collaboration, growth and your long-term career ambitions. Current entities include Moore Kingston Smith (UK&I), Moore Belgium (BE), Moore DRV (NL) and 2 other Firms (in ES and DE) currently in closing process.
The Role
The Role
Reporting to and working closely with the Executive Director of Companion, the Cross-Functional Coordinator will be supporting and coordinating various projects, predominantly in cross-border collaboration whilst encouraging engagement, identifying inefficiencies and streamlining ways of working. This role will offer the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders across the entities, giving a deep insight into the complexities and growth opportunities of these firms individually and collectively.
Working from our London office, you will be keeping a close link to the Head of Cross Border Business Development along with the sales and business development team based there, along with teams across Europe.
You will be a proactive, hands-on professional with a strong foundation in project coordination and international collaboration. Skilled in supporting the planning, execution and monitoring of diverse cross-border initiatives. Recognised for strong organisational abilities, adaptability, and collaborative mindset, with the capability to support teams in delivering impactful results.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating cross-border business development and client projects by managing project schedules, project status and deadlines, resources, and deliverables across multiple departments.
- Supporting collaboration efforts through developing and managing tools (e.g., SharePoint, PM-tool) and supporting materials (e.g., pitch templates).
- Facilitating effective teamwork by preparing meeting materials, maintaining timelines, and managing stakeholder communications.
- Contributing to process improvement by identifying inefficiencies and recommending enhancements to internal workflows, with a specific focus on collaborative projects.
- Supporting the identification and the development of new collaboration opportunities by building bridges between departments.
- Monitoring and reporting on overall project performance and tracking business development metrics (e.g., success rates, reasons for missed opportunities).
Key Skills, Experience And Qualifications
- Hands-on attitude and ability to get things done (by yourself and/or others).
- Strong organisational and time management abilities, able to keep multiple projects on track with strong planning and attention to detail
- Experience in a similar role, working with multiple projects and stakeholders, ideally in a professional services environment.
- Understanding of the business development lifecycle, particularly within professional services.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of stakeholders.
- Meticulous attention to detail and multitasking ability.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving aptitude.
- Cultural awareness and ability to leverage cross-cultural strengths.
- Eagerness to learn and grow in a project-driven environment.
- Either a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field or proven hands-on experience in a similar role.
- Basic experience or knowledge of business development.
- Certification or coursework in project management (e.g., CAPM) is a plus.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in NL, DE, ES, and/or FR is an asset. However embracing differences and enjoying working in a multicultural environment is a must.
