BDO Consulting Operational Excellence Director

Bdo; Highgate; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking an Operational Excellence Director to drive market-facing initiatives in Operational Excellence, Finance Transformation, and Consulting. You will work to solve client challenges through data-driven analysis and lean methodologies, ensuring effective transformation initiatives for sustainable operational success. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in delivering complex projects, deep market understanding, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in winning and delivering complex projects.
• Deep market focus with understanding of client challenges.
• Strong commercial acumen translating opportunities into engagements.

Responsibilities

• Drive market-facing initiatives across Operational Excellence.
• Shape solutions addressing client challenges and emerging opportunities.
• Establish culture of continuous improvement and effective transformation.

Skills

Operational Excellence

Finance Transformation

Consulting

Complex problem-solving

Leadership

Job description

As the Operational Excellence Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving market‑facing initiatives across Operational Excellence, Finance Transformation, and Consulting. You will be a market maker and problem solver, shaping solutions that address client challenges and emerging opportunities. Be part of a team that applies data‑driven analysis and lean methodologies to optimise workflows, facilitate better decision‑making, and promote effective operations. We aim to establish a culture of continuous improvement and ensure transformation initiatives are both effective and enduring, helping businesses achieve sustainable operational excellence and long‑term success. Join us and make a real impact in a rapidly evolving market.

• Proven track record of success in winning, securing, and delivering complex projects in Operational Excellence, Finance Transformation, and Consulting.
• Deep market focus with an understanding of client challenges and emerging opportunities.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate opportunities into profitable engagements.
• Leadership and influence skills to build strong relationships and drive transformation initiatives.
• Capacity for complex problem‑solving, delivering creative and pragmatic solutions.