Restructuring Director

Iconic Resourcing Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible culture

Work-life balance

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Iconic Resourcing Ltd. seeks a senior restructuring advisor to lead high-profile engagements for companies, lenders, and investors. You will shape strategy, oversee delivery, and mentor teams across complex turnaround programs.

The role values leadership, insight, and commercial judgement, with freedom to manage your own client portfolio and contribute to growth initiatives in a flexible, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years' experience in restructuring, turnaround, or distressed advisory within a professional services or consulting firm.
• Accounting qualifications such as ACA/CA/ACCA/CIPFA are preferred; insolvency qualifications are advantageous but not essential.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects and high-profile engagements with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse portfolio of restructuring and turnaround engagements and oversee case strategy.
• Manage client relationships, risk, budgets, and billing with accountability for compliance.
• Mentor teams and influence senior stakeholders while contributing to business development.
• Prepare pitches, identify opportunities, and help shape new services and solutions.
• Drive both client and departmental success through commercial acumen.

Skills

Restructuring

Turnaround

Leadership

Client management

Negotiation

Business development

Industry network

Education

ACA/CA/ACCA/CIPFA

Insolvency qualifications (advantageous)

Job description

You’ll lead high-profile restructuring engagements, advising companies, lenders, and investors on complex challenges, while shaping innovative solutions that make a tangible impact.

This is a role where your leadership, insight, and commercial judgement are truly valued. You’ll enjoy the freedom to run your own client portfolio, influence team performance, and take part in strategic growth initiatives, all within a culture that supports flexibility, balance, and authentic collaboration.

What you’ll do

You’ll lead a diverse portfolio of restructuring and turnaround engagements, including creditor advisory mandates, company turnarounds, independent business reviews, accelerated sales, contingency planning, and formal insolvency appointments. Acting as the main point of contact for multiple clients, you’ll oversee case strategy, manage risk, and ensure seamless delivery, while mentoring and developing your team. You’ll also contribute to business development, preparing pitches, identifying opportunities, and helping shape new services and solutions. With full accountability for compliance, risk management, budgets, and billing, you’ll combine technical excellence with commercial acumen to drive both client and departmental success.

What you’ll need

• 10-15 years' experience in restructuring, turnaround, or distressed advisory within a professional services or consulting firm.
• Relevant accounting qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent); insolvency qualifications advantageous but not essential.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects, client relationships, and high-profile engagements.
• Strong network of industry contacts with the ability to generate new business opportunities.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Commercially astute, proactive, and capable of balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

About the company

You’ll join a forward-thinking advisory firm that champions curiosity, integrity, and collaboration. With an inclusive, flexible culture and strong focus on work-life balance, you’ll have the freedom to grow your career, take on visible leadership responsibilities, and make a real impact. From challenging cross-border projects to high-profile local mandates, you’ll work alongside a talented, supportive team in an environment that rewards initiative, innovation, and excellence.

You can Jeff McCaskill on 07433140854 if you have any questions. Alternatively, send an email directly at [e-mail]

At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every desired qualification or skill listed for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe you can add value to the role despite having a slightly different experience from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.

Iconic Resourcing is committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required. To view all of our Iconic Jobs across Scotland, please visit our website.