Restructuring Director

Grant Thornton UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Reduced hours

Job shares

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK is seeking a Director in their Restructuring Team to lead client engagements and manage case portfolios effectively. You will drive innovative solutions for financial restructuring and mentor team members while ensuring compliance and best practices. The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years of relevant experience and the ability to negotiate complex stakeholder situations. The role supports flexible working to help balance work and life.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of relevant restructuring/distressed experience in professional services or consulting.
• Experience managing creditor-side advisory mandates and company-side turnaround.
• Network of contacts and generating work referrals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of case work with minimal partner involvement.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of pitches for new assignments.
• Serve as the lead contact for multiple client relationships.

Skills

Restructuring experience

Project management

Stakeholder negotiation

Business development

Mentoring

Education

Relevant accounting qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent)

Job description

Grant Thornton provides audit, tax and advisory services, empowering clients with strategic insight and partnership.

Role Overview

As a Director in the Restructuring Team, you will lead client engagements, manage case portfolios, and drive innovative solutions in financial restructuring.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of case work with minimal partner involvement.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of pitches for new assignments, proposing commercial and innovative solutions to client issues.
• Act as the lead contact for multiple client relationships, develop opportunities to win new work and support development of new products and services.
• Lead and deliver financial restructuring engagements, including creditor‑side advisory mandates, business reviews, turnarounds, wind‑downs, contingency planning and formal insolvency, taking responsibility for all aspects of case strategy.
• Apply technical knowledge appropriately and resolve client problems quickly, maintaining momentum on projects.
• Act as an effective mentor to team members, supporting their career progression.
• Take responsibility for compliance, best practice, risk management, budgets and billing, ensuring timely and profitable service.
• Maintain a strong external network and proactive internal community engagement.
• Lead discreet projects, balancing conflicting demands and removing obstacles to achieve results.
• Adapt to a fast‑paced environment and demonstrate high energy style.
• Define, communicate, motivate and drive change across stakeholders.
• Negotiate complex situations with senior stakeholders.
• Serve as a thought leader, delivering innovative solutions and new methodologies.
• Produce expert written communications and client‑ready presentations.
• Command the room, handle difficult audiences, and communicate persuasively.

Qualifications & Minimum Criteria

• 10–15 years of relevant restructuring/distressed experience in a professional services or consulting firm environment.
• Significant experience managing projects such as creditor‑side advisory mandates, company‑side turnaround, independent business reviews, short‑term cash‑flow reviews, accelerated sales processes, contingency planning and insolvency appointments.
• Relevant accounting qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent). Insolvency qualifications beneficial but not essential.
• Developed network of contacts and generating work referrals directly or indirectly; responsible for marketing initiatives and business development activities.

Benefits

Grant Thornton supports flexible working, reduced hours and job shares to help balance work and life.